Author: Jacintha Jolene

SSM training module for GLCs proposed

KUCHING: The Sarawak government will work with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) to further strengthen the management of government-linked companies (GLCs) in the state. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) report, Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS), Datuk Abdullah Saidol said a

RM20,000 granted to upgrade Kampung Sungai Cina Community Hall

LUNDU: Tanjong Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan approved an allocation of RM20,000 to upgrade the Kampung Sungai Cina Community Hall. According to a news report from the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), Azizul said as the people’s representative in the area, the voice of the people will continue to be

No monkeypox detected in Sarawak

KUCHING: There has been no cases of monkeypox reported in Sarawak to date, the State Health Department said yesterday. Its director, Dr Ooi Choo Huck assured that precautionary measures have been taken to prevent the spread of the monkeypox virus in Sarawak. The measures include strengthening of health surveillance through

ASIABEAT to perform at Borneo Jazz Festival

KUCHING: ASIABEAT will be one of the performers at this year’s Borneo Jazz Festival, held in Miri from June 24 to 26 with the theme ‘Jazz in The Jungle’. Led by renowned Asian drummer Lewis Pragasam, it will bring together a convergence of different musicians featuring Helga Violin from Hungary,

Govt services to continue under existing administration

THE government has taken note of the recommendation to upgrade Daro and Belaga as new divisional administration areas and Tubau as a new sub-district administrative centre in Belaga. Minister in the Premier’s Department (Native Laws and Customs) Datuk John Sikie Tayai said the government has not had a proposal to

Govt to ensure offices, civil servant quarters in top condition

THE government will continue to provide for the maintenance of offices and quarters in each division, district and sub-district to ensure conditions are at optimum level. This assurance came from Minister in the Premier’s Department (Native Laws and Customs) Datuk John Sikie Tayai during his ministerial winding-up speech at the

Simunjan project proposal submitted for approval

The proposed construction of a new integrated quarter and administrative office in Simunjan will be submitted for consideration as a project in the Mid-Term Review of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). In saying this, Minister in the Premier’s Department (Native Laws and Customs) Datuk John Sikie Tayai said for the

Placing native courts on par with syariah courts

EFFORTS are underway to elevate the Sarawak native courts to an independent judicial system equivalent to the syariah and civil courts. Minister in the Premier’s Department (Native Laws and Customs) Datuk John Sikie Tayai said a comprehensive study was required to comply with the government directive to determine the current

State govt has never neglected the natives

The Sarawak government will be consistent in its unwavering support to the native communities to preserve, protect, promote, and promulgate the ‘adat’. Minister in the Premier’s Department (Native Laws and Customs) Datuk John Sikie Tayai said the government had never failed or neglected the duties towards the native communities. “This

More signboards, speed breakers on road wanted

THE safety features along the main road in the Bukit Semuja Constituency need to be improved further. Bukit Semuja assemblyman, John Ilus, said this concerned road safety, especially from Simpang Gedong to Kampung Kuala, from the junction of Kampung Muhibbah to Kampung Belimbing and from Bulatan Kakai to Tebekang. He