KUCHING: To keep the 128.46-kilometer Simpang Bakun to Bakun Dam FT803 in good shape, the public works ministry sets aside about RM 4 million every year for regular maintenance. Its minister Datuk Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi said, additionally, they have allocated RM 17.8 million from 2018 to 2023 for occasional
KUCHING: Twenty-seven aspiring gymnasts throughout the state took the Rhythmic Gymnastics Grading Competition as an opportunity to demonstrate their talent. The one-day competition yesterday (July 2), organised by the Sarawak Amateur Gymnastics Association (SAGYMA), was held at the MMA Sports Hub here. “The objective of the grading competition was to
KUCHING: The Human Resources Ministry and the Economy Ministry are collaborating to develop a framework that will ensure Malaysians receive pay raises proportionate to the increasing cost of living. This solution is one of many being developed to address the cost of living, according to Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli. He
KUCHING: Pantai Damai assemblyman Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman yesterday donated qurban (sacrificial) meat to household heads from three villages, namely, Kampung Bintawa Ulu, Kampung Bintawa Tengah and Kampung Bintawa Hilir in conjunction with Aidiladha. The event was held in collaboration with the Pantai Damai Service Centre. “Thank you for working
KUCHING: Muslims in Sarawak need to be more vigilant if they intend to perform the pilgrimage to avoid fraud. Deputy Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications (Utility) Datuk Dr. Abdul Rahman Junaidi said that fraud should not happen in Malaysia. “We feel sad because there are frauds involving the pilgrimage in
KUCHING: Students from Mas Gading Community College’s Landscape Programme demonstrated exceptional talent and emerged victorious at the recently held 2023 Architecture Project Programme (ProAlBi 2023) held at Teluk Intan Town Hall. The students, Davveny Marshall Mugi, Nur Farah Lydiana Abdullah Sumsudin, and Sarah Aida Shahidan, represented the college and secured
KUCHING: The Community Sewing Skills Centre (PKJK) has emerged as a catalyst for women’s empowerment through its women skills training (WST) programme. With a specific focus on training women, including single mothers, low-income individuals and housewives, the PKJK aims to equip them with independent skills and ignite their entrepreneurial spirits.
KUCHING: The state government has assured that there is sufficient supply of cows for sacrificial slaughter in conjunction with Aidiladha this Thursday. Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom in a statement on Tuesday said Sarawak needs around 1,500 to 2,000 heads of cattle
KUCHING: The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has registered 7.8 million Malaysian citizens with a Tax Identification Number (TIN) so far this year. The deputy chief executive officer of the Inland Revenue Board Hisham Rusli said the board began implementing the TIN policy last year. “TIN was launched last year and
KUCHING: Some 200 participants comprising taxation practitioners, members of professional bodies and the media attended a dialogue on the implementation of Electronic Tax Invoices (e-Invoice) held at the Pullman Hotel here, yesterday. The dialogue was organised by the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) to provide an understanding on the implementation of