KUCHING: The community is encouraged to participate actively in programmes that sustain cultural practices and traditions. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63, State-Federal Relations), Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali, said that community support in participating in events held prior to celebrations can foster a sense of unity,
KUCHING: The Civil Defence Force is proposing to establish new operation centres in every district of Sarawak specifically in rural areas to prepare for unexpected disasters, said Razi Sitam. The Deputy Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development said that he had personally requested the establishment of the
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng has issued a stern warning to the public against smoking in non-smoking zones and possessing contraband cigarettes. Those caught will face summonses and fines of at least RM250 by Ministry of Health (MOH) enforcement officers. The mayor led a
SIBU: Universiti Teknologi Sarawak (UTS) and Sibu Photography Association (SPA) will be holding a Melanau Cultural Photography Exhibition themed “Melanau Hidden Treasure” at Hotel Kingwood, here from June 10 to 16. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government II Michael Tiang Ming Tee said that the exhibition is
MIRI: The ‘MAGGI Jom Masak, Menang & Kongsi Bersama 2023’ campaign was officially launched here on Saturday (April 29) in conjunction with the upcoming Gawai festival. The campaign aims to celebrate the cultural festival and support those in need through food aid programmes. Mayor Adam Yii was represented by councillor
KUCHING: Consumers have the right to return and receive a refund for defective products, said SUPP Public Complaints Bureau (PCB) chief Milton Foo. He stated this in a statement on Saturday following a complaint about a consumer being denied a replacement for a defective tablet due to the store’s “No
KUCHING: The Dayak community must continue to unite in efforts to achieve unity and help Sarawak attain the status of a developed state by 2030, said Minister of Modernisation, Agriculture and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. At the same time, he stressed the importance of Dayak women
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is set to grace the 10th edition of the Anak Sarawak Award ceremony, which will be held at Hotel Imperial, here on May 12. The event will mark Malaysia’s first award for the event industry, featuring corporate meetings, incentives, conventions,
KUCHING: Carlsberg Smooth Draught has released a special-edition packaging in celebrating Sabah and Sarawak for the third consecutive year. According to a press release issued April 25 by Carlsberg Malaysia, the packaging features six traditional tattooing designs curated by Sarawakian Ernesto Kalum and Sabahan Carlos Benny Majakil that accentuate the
KUCHING: Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang has extended help to a family in Jalan Chong Fo Hin Lorong 4 in Jalan Batu Kitang after their roof was blown off by strong winds yesterday (Apr 20). Lo visited the Qiu Siu Jiao family to assess the damages and report on