Author: James Wong

PWD projects on track; confident momentum will continue

KUCHING: About 30 per cent of projects carried out this year by the Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD) are ahead of schedule, according to its director Cassidy Morris. Expressing satisfaction with the department’s performance he said there were no major delays or stalled projects. “From my observations, PWD Sarawak has

Beefing up enforcement to curb border drug smuggling

KUCHING: The Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) will strengthen enforcement at five Narcotics Nucleus Secretariat (SNN) locations nationwide. NCID director Datuk Seri Khaw Kok Chin said Sarawak’s SNN will be a key focus, especially after finding a high demand for drugs like methamphetamine (syabu) in neighboring Indonesia, where prices reach

RM1.7 mln to curb drug abuse

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has allocated RM1.7 million to the Sarawak Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) to enhance efforts in curbing drug abuse within the state. Bukit Aman NCID Director Datuk Seri Khaw Kok Chin expressed gratitude to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg for the contribution

Boosting economic growth through collaboration

KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) holds significant development potential, driven by public-private collaboration involving the Sarawak government, the Sarawak Manufacturers’ Association (SMA), and local councils, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. The Minister for International Trade and Investment (Mintred) highlighted the Sarawak Trade Fair 2024, organised

Cultivating success at Opar’s Metropolitan Food Cluster

LUNDU: The 80-hectare Opar Metropolitan Food Cluster (MFC) aspires to cultivate top-notch crops for domestic and international markets, with Singapore among the key destinations. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg emphasized the need for sophisticated logistics systems to maintain the freshness of highly perishable crops like salad

No new stadiums for SEA Games 2027, govt to focus on facility upgrades

KUALA LUMPUR: The federal government does not intend to build new stadiums or sports facilities for the 2027 SEA Games, says Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Adam Adli Abd Halim. He explained that the government will upgrade existing sports facilities for use in 2027, including in Sarawak, after coordination and

Access roads at Sarawak-Kalimantan border prioritised 

KUALA LUMPUR: Road development at the Sarawak-Kalimantan border is currently focused on access roads for entry and exit to Kalimantan, said Deputy Minister of Economy Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib. She said the government is prioritising infrastructure development that facilitates border access. “If we were to follow through with constructing roads

Kuching to host nationwide pressmen games

KUCHING: The National Press Club (NPC) will host the second edition of the media friendship games in Kuching next year to foster camaraderie among media practitioners from Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak, and Sabah. NPC vice president Farrah Naz Karim said the games will serve as a platform for both competitive sports

Youthful energy, global dreams

KUCHING: The Rakan Muda Music Camp Concert @ Sarawak has the potential to become an international platform for young talents. Deputy Director-General of the Rakan Muda Development Division, Syamsul Tahrin Mohd Tahir, said he had proposed bringing the concert to the international stage but that would require meticulous planning and

Rakan Muda camp tunes up future musicians

KUCHING: The Rakan Muda @ Sarawak Music Camp, a collaborative effort between the Sarawak State Department of Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED), provided a platform for young Sarawakians to discover and develop their musical talents. Over 70 participants aged 15 to 35