LUNDU: The implementation of Family Day activities in every ministry and government agency should be made an annual event, particularly in November. Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said all ministries, agencies, and state governments are encouraged to join in supporting and realising November as
GEDONG: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth’s Armada Tour Programme will take place in 18 zones across Sarawak starting next year, in preparation for the 2027 state election. PBB Youth chief Miro Simuh described the programme as a key platform for energising initiatives by the Youth wing. “For the next
BAU: The district’s iconic event, the Tasik Biru Festival, will be held in a big way next year with the completion of the Tasik Biru development project.Deputy Minister of Transport (Rivers and Seas) Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said this year’s festival, typically held on the banks of the lake, took
KUCHING: Parliamentary seats should be evenly distributed between Sabah, Sarawak, and Peninsular Malaysia, with each region allocated one-third of the seats. Fellow of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia and Adjunct Professor at UNIMAS’ Borneo Research Institute, Prof Dr Jayum Jawan, stated that current representation in Parliament is unbalanced, with Peninsular
KUCHING: The Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) plays an important role in the Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030) which is the Sarawak government’s guide in advancing the digital economy. TEGAS chief executive officer Udin Bujang said TEGAS, through the TEGAS Digital Village (TDV) and the TEGAS Digital Innovation
KUCHING: Sarawak must develop its people to become a highly skilled, innovative workforce capable of demanding higher wages as the state navigates the new economy. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said since he assumed the role of Chief Minister in 2017, he has witnessed significant progress
BAU: The Bau Karst Geosite Development Project has the potential to become one of the main catalysts in enhancing the tourism sector in Sarawak. This development project involves the detailed mapping of the geosite, conducted by the Department of Minerals and Geoscience, which remains highly committed to ensuring the realisation
BAU: Several Rural Transformation Projects (RTP) in Tasik Biru are struggling to meet their deadlines because of procedural requirements and labour shortages. Deputy Minister of Transport (Maritime and Riverine) Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said several RTP projects in his area are progressing slowly, while some are moving quickly. “This is
BAU: The Gawai Dayak festival closing at Tasik Biru will be rotated among the four Bidayuh community zones in future celebrations. Deputy Minister of Transport (Maritime and Riverine) Datuk Henry Harry Jinep, who is the assemblyman for Tasik Biru, said there are four such zones in his constituency, namely Singai,
KUCHING: Traditional music band, At Adau renowned for their unique fusion of Sarawakian inspired music with modern influences will be participating in ‘Sada Rimba Oceana-Asia Tour 2024’ in the coming month. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the group will represent and promote