Author: Karen Masing

Move to enhance Sarawak’s green tech initiatives

KUCHING: Sarawak is strengthening its collaboration with the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) to advance green technology and climate initiatives. In a recent meeting with Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Dr Hazland Hipni, MGTC, led by Greentech Ideaslab chief executive officer Elina Jani, highlighted

Local band making waves with Iban punk music

KUCHING: Ever heard of Iban punk music? A local band is making waves by bringing the language to the punk scene with its raw energy. RadakNyawa is shaking up Sarawak’s alternative rock scene with the release of their latest live album, “RadakNyawa: Live Rehearsal @ Studio 23”, a 2024 collection

Batu Wangkang Agricultural Road Project to improve access for farmers, tourists

LUNDU: Villagers of Kampung Pasir Tengah here are set to benefit from the RM400,000 Batu Wangkang Agricultural Road Project, which aims to improve road access for farmers and support the development of new settlements. The project, implemented under the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA), was officially launched with a

RTP projects bridge urban-rural development gap

MUKAH: The Balingian constituency is set to benefit from 30 Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects in 2026. Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi highlighted RTP as a key initiative by the Sarawak government, under the leadership of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), to empower rural communities during the 2026 RTP Project Proposal

62 families benefit from street lamps

MIRI: A total of 62 families in Upper Lutong Sealine Village are benefiting from the installation of street lamps, a project aimed at enhancing safety and security in the area. Deputy Minister of Tourism Datuk Sebastian Ting said the RM100,000 project is being carried out under the Rural Transformation Programme

RM43,050 in aid distributed during Kuala Rajang Ramadan Tour

SARIKEI: A total of RM43,050 in financial aid was distributed to 861 recipients, alongside land rental payments for participants of an experimental rice planting scheme, during the Majlis Jelajah Ramadan DUN Kuala Rajang at Kampung Rajang here recently. Seventeen landowners and participants of the scheme at Sungai Bapak, Kampung Rajang,

Effective leadership vital in raising public awareness about drug abuse

BALINGIAN: Effective leadership plays a crucial role in raising awareness about drug abuse while fostering community development and well-being. Balingian state assemblyman, Abdul Yakub Arbi, emphasised this during the KMKK (Community Leaders and Village Chiefs) Appointment and Extension Certificate Presentation Ceremony at the Balingian Sub-District Office yesterday. He highlighted the

Financial aid, land rental distributed during Kuala Rajang Ramadan outreach

SARIKEI: A total of RM43,050 in financial aid was distributed to 861 recipients, alongside land rental payments for participants of an experimental rice planting scheme, during the Majlis Jelajah Ramadan DUN Kuala Rajang at Kampung Rajang on Mar 7. Seventeen landowners and participants of the scheme at Sungai Bapak, Kampung

Armed forces main recipient of Raya goodies

KUCHING: The Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) remains the primary recipient of the Sumbangsih Raya contributions, receiving 4,500 out of the 12,000 allocated packs this year. ATM was also the first organisation to receive the aid when the programme was introduced 35 years ago and has continued to benefit from it

JCI Kuching receives RM20,000 for its projects from Rentap

KUCHING: Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Deputy Minister Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu has announced RM20,000 for Junior Chamber International (JCI) Kuching’s projects. Officiating at the Kuching JCI’s 70th Installation and Award Banquet at Theatre Hotel here last night (Feb 9), Rentap thanked the organisation for its support during the SUKMA