THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development is actively looking into hosting the Southeast Asean (SEA) Obstacle Sports Championship in Kuching from Sept 4 to 6. Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said with growing interest among Malaysian youth, fueled by the success of Malaysian Obstacle Race athletes
KUCHING: The Kuching Hockien Association’s (KHA) photography contest concluded with great success, showcasing the talent and creativity of photographers from across the region. With close to 550 entries received, the competition highlighted the dedication and skill of participants who aimed to capture the essence of cultural heritage. Sarawak Federation of
FOLLOWING the termination of the health project contract in Daro, urgent actions have been taken to ensure the provision of dental services to the community. Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Michael Tiang, revealed that the contract was terminated on Sept 8, 2022, due to the contractor’s
The Public Works Department Sarawak (PWD) announced the establishment of the Road Design and Civil Engineering division last year with the aim of enhancing infrastructure development and improving project efficiency. Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Aidel Lariwoo said,the division will focus on conducting Front-End Engineering (FEE) works, which
THE Saratok junction needs a flyover to alleviate the increasing traffic volume after the completion of the Pan Borneo Highway. Krian assemblyman Friday Belik said the completion of the Pan Borneo Highway has brought the promise of improved transportation, reducing travel distances and time. “However, with this development comes the
BUKIT Semuja Assemblyman John Ilus has called for immediate attention in the August House to pressing issues and concerns in the Bukit Semuja constituency. One of the main concerns highlighted by Ilus is the unsafe condition of SK Tebakang, which was constructed using cabins. The assemblyman stressed the need for
KUCHING: The Federal Court has unanimously rejected the application of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) for leave to appeal against the Court of Appeal’s decision in the case of its member, Wong Ching Yong. The Court of Appeal had ruled in favour of Wong, overturning MIA’s 2016 decision to
TELANG Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau (GPS-Telang Usan) has revealed that Sarawak’s craft industry has experienced a remarkable boost, with the number of registered craft entrepreneurs steadily increasing. “While the data is current until June 2021, it indicates a promising trend for the state’s artisanal sector. “Approximately 1,153 craft entrepreneurs are
A TOTAL number of 183 land subdivision and condition change projects or Application for Variation of Title Condition (AVTC) are currently awaiting the issuance of title deeds. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development, Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the outstanding premiums for these amount to RM55.5 million. “The
THE Sarawak government is considering plans to establish a tourist centre and rebuild the monument depicting the Battles of Beting Maro in the constituency of Beting Maro. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the initiative is aimed at enhancing heritage tourism and preserving