KUCHING: Deputy Natural Resources and Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii announced the approval of six Rural Transformation Projects (RTP) in Meradong District. The projects encompass maintenance works on rural roads, including road widening, culvert installation and concrete pavement. “I hope that the selected contractors can execute the projects
KUCHING: A delegation from Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS) paid a courtesy call on Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi at Astana Negeri Sarawak yesterday. The YPS delegation was led by its deputy chairman, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Alfred
KUCHING: The aroma of fragrant spices filled the air at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus recently as students and staff bustled around large pots of simmering ingredients. This was not just the scent and sound of bubur lambuk being prepared but the heartwarming symphony of the Swinburne community coming
KUCHING: Muslims are looking forward to Hari Raya Aidilfitri, a time of great joy and celebration for many. However, amidst the festivities, there are those who choose to embrace a more modest approach this year, opting for frugality over extravagance. One such individual is Siti Zaiton Bujang, 51, whose resilience
KUCHING: Volunteers have traversed through Kampung Sri Maimunah, Sg Apong, and Kg Lumba Kuda to extend a helping hand to more than 20 families in need. As Hari Raya Aidilfitri draws near, this gesture sought to bring joy and relief to those facing hardship during the festive season. “The ‘Bakul
KUCHING: The Political Secretary to the Premier, Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman, has distributed 4,000 promotional vouchers for fresh meat and chicken purchases at the “Semarak Syawal Agro Madani @ Medan Niaga Satok (MNS)” programme, from April 8-9. “We have proposed a programme like this where we provide vouchers to recipients to
KUCHING: Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development and Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis has conducted a thorough inspection of key infrastructure projects in the constituency. Commencing his tour in Sri Aman, Harden first assessed the progress of the Drainage System Upgrade at Rh John Elie, Kampung Sabu.
KUCHING: The forthcoming presentation of the Sarawak Social Welfare Index (SSWI) study to the Cabinet is imminent. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah revealed that the comprehensive study to gauge key performance indicators (KPIs) of the social welfare index was conducted last year. “We
KUCHING: The 56th edition of the Asajaya Assemblyman Unity Cup football tournament will be held this month. The oldest tournament in Sarawak will start on the third day of Eid (April 12) and will end on April 21. Sambir Bistari Football Club (KBSB) patron Datuk Abdullah Julaihi said the tournament
KUCHING: The SEDC Energy (SEDCE) and Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) have distributed 600 packs of savoury porridge at the PETROS Multifuel Station (MFS) Darul Hana today (April 2). The event saw SEDCE and Bomba personnel working side by side to prepare the porridge, symbolising the spirit of togetherness