Friday, 19 December 2025

Author: Jacintha Jolene

Deputy premier inspects development projects

LAWAS: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan paid a visit to several areas in the Lawas district to inspect several development projects which were being implemented. According to the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), Awang Tengah, who is also Bukit Sari assemblyman, and his entourage recently visited Kampung

Modern farming crucial for better income

TELANG USAN: Farmers are urged to be involved in modern large-scale agricultural activities that generate better income. In making the call, Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the Dayaks especially, are hard-workers but not many have succeeded in improving the family’s socio-economic

Govt monitoring price increases, assures Nanta

KAPIT: The Sarawak government is constantly monitoring increases in the price of goods to ensure the people can afford to buy goods. Caretaker Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi attributed the increase to the global economy which in turn affects the price of goods

Bidayuh activity centre under construction

LUNDU: The Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) Lundu Branch activity centre worth RM500,000 is expected to be completed within six months. Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said once the building is completed, various activities related to Bidayuh culture can be implemented and enjoyed

Flash flood at Jalan Semaba resolved

KUCHING: Soil erosion and flash flood problem affecting the residents at Jalan Semaba here will be solved with improved drainage system and retaining wall through the Rural Transformation Project (RTP). Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang said the improvement is among the 11 RTPs implemented in Kota Sentosa and Batu

PWD among agencies geared up for possible floods

KUCHING: The Public Works Department (PWD) is fully prepared to mobilise its assets in the event of flooding during the 15th General Election (GE15). Caretaker Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said should a flood occur it will provide logistics and transport facilities. “If there is a landslide or

Educational devt agenda in Petra Jaya prioritised

KUCHING: The educational development agenda in Petra Jaya constituency is always prioritised to ensure the future generations are equipped with knowledge and skills. Petra Jaya incumbent MP Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said at both the parliamentary and state assembly level, educational development agenda is heavily emphasised as part of efforts

Angie – macaron queen extraordinaire

Baking creativity knows no boundaries and so does Angie Then of Sugarblooms.Day who is upping her baked goods by offering Halloween-themed Korean macarons for the sweet-toothed. Afterall it’s the spooky season, right? Angie, works as a purchasing cum administration officer at a construction firm and is also a home baker

Using social media for effective political marketing

KUCHING: In digital democracy, it is important for any political parties to make the best use of social media in their strategic ways. National Council of Professors (MPN) senior fellow Dato Dr Jeniri Amir said effective political marketing can actually be conveyed through social media as it is fast and

Polling day on Nov 19 is ideal

KUCHING: The polling day for the 15th general election (GE15) set by the Election Commission (EC) which falls on a Saturday has its own significance. National Council of Professors (MPN) senior fellow Dato Dr Jeniri Amir said that the day and date chosen by the EC, which is on Nov