KUCHING: The inaugural Sarawak Urban Forum (SUF) 1.0, organised by Kuching North City Hall (DBKU), will take place from Oct 20 to 22 at the Hikmah Exchange Event Centre (HEEC). Themed “Social Inclusivity Towards Sustainable Urbanisation,” the three-day forum will bring together key stakeholders to discuss ideas and strategies for
KUCHING: Eligible heads of households (KIR) with additional family heads (KKT) will have the opportunity to purchase homes in the Sungai Bedaun settlement as part of the Urban Renewal Project, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. He explained that the settlement includes the construction of 426 housing
KUCHING: Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunications (Utilities) Datuk Abdul Rahman Junaidi said 233 landowners from Kampung Pulo Ulu have received compensation cheques. Of these, 30 individuals received both compensation cheques and land titles, 84 received only land titles, and 60 heads of households received house keys. A total of
KUCHING: Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) is a government assistance programme aimed at low- and middle-income groups who are truly eligible and in need, helping them cope with the rising cost of living and increasing prices of goods. The revised subsidy targeting has enabled the government to enhance and increase cash
KUCHING: A total of 179 individuals are currently undergoing training and testing to obtain a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) vocational licence, according to Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said initially, 300 individuals were offered the opportunity to participate in the programme, but only 179 people attended. “Why only 179? Although
MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia’s Mechanical Engineering students recently participated in an intensive welding training session at AMW Technology Sdn Bhd, one of Malaysia’s leading welding solutions providers. This hands-on experience, delivered by AMW executive director, Ir Dr Edwin Jong, gave students a real-world introduction to advanced welding techniques and critical
SINGAPORE: Future Data Consortium, led by TSG Group of Sarawak and Cyclect of Singapore, announced its first off-taker in Future Data Park at an announcement ceremony at its booth in DC World recently. The 500 MW site for the data centre was first announced in June 2023 at Shape the
KUCHING: The initiative to review traditional law books within the Sarawak Native Customs Council (MAIS) in the effort to make it more relevant to the current needs of the communities is crucial. It review will assist community leaders in carrying out their responsibilities as enforcers of customary laws. Sarawak Premier’s
PETALING JAYA: Long established as the king of efficiency, the Isuzu D-Max has proven its fuel-sipping capabilities once again when all three units of the latest Isuzu D-Max successfully drove an astonishing 2,000km using only the contents of its 76-litre fuel tank. The feat underlines the fuel efficiency prowess of
KUCHING: The Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) announced on Thursday (Oct 10) during the Project Steering Committee meeting its request for the termination of the Upper Baram Forest Area Project (UBFA) PD 902/19 rev.3 (F). This decision follows ongoing challenges and disruptions in project implementation. The UBFA project, funded by the
