KUCHING: Farmers must leave traditional methods of tilling their land behind, especially in the cultivation of rice which has become a pressing issue of late. Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr. Stephen Rundi Utom said farmers must always be ready for change, optimise land use, and consider
KUCHING: Sarawak is getting ready to produce a minimum of 150,000 tilapia fish fry in the Batang Ai region each month, beginning October to boost the local economy and increase the output of homegrown products. This initiative was unveiled by Datuk Dr. Abdul Rahman Ismail, who serves as the Deputy
BAU:The Digital Economy Centre (PEDi) in Kampung Krokong is set to undergo an internet connectivity enhancement to improve residents’ access to superior internet services. Communications and Digital Minister, Fahmi Fadzil, revealed that the present internet speed at PEDi in the village stands at 20 Mbps. Consequently, he has called for
BAU: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has set up a Starlink satellite dish in Kampung Puak here to address internet connectivity problems in the area. During a press conference held after his visit to the satellite installation and the Community Day event at Krokong Community Hall in Saturday
KUCHING: An attempt to illegally transport regulated goods by boat was foiled by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) yesterday (Sept 15). Sarawak’s Maritime Director, First Admiral Maritime Zin Azman Md Yunos, reported that the boat was intercepted by a Malaysian Maritime Patrol Boat while engaged in Operations Permai and
KUCHING: Datuk Wee Hong Seng says the Hungry Ghost Festival not only reflects people’s deep respect for their culture and religious beliefs but also their commitment to preserving these cultural traditions. Wee, who is the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor, made these remarks during a ceremony held at the
KUCHING: The late Tun Jugah, a highly esteemed leader and signatory of the MA63, once conveyed a profound message: “Anang Malaysia baka tebu, manis ba pun tabar ba ujung”, symbolising the caution against Malaysia resembling sugarcane – initially sweet but lacking flavour at the end. This sentiment was expressed in
KUCHING: The inaugural Kuching Busking Festival, scheduled from today to Sept 17, promises to be a vibrant celebration of talent and culture, with more than 150 buskers set to take centre stage in various iconic locations around the city. According to a press release issued yesterday, the festival will transform
KUCHING: Hope Place is appealing to the community for assistance to support two elderly siblings residing in a deteriorated wooden house in Sungai Apong. A member of the public has brought to the attention of the NGO the squalid living conditions of two brothers, 66-year-old Chin Kim Chong and 75-year-old
KUCHING: The commencement of the Monsoon transition phase is anticipated on September 19, extending through November. Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) in a press release yesterday said the onset of this phase marks the end of the Southwest Monsoon, which began on May 15. It stated that throughout the Monsoon transition