KUCHING: The Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Pending branch held its 15th Triennial General Meeting here on Sunday where Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian was unanimously re-elected as the branch chairman. Dr Sim’s re-election underscores the unwavering confidence and trust placed in his leadership by party members. In his
MIRI: A two-day Community Development Programme under Piasau assemblyman Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew’s Rakyat Project concluded successfully at Kampung Haji Wahed today (Nov 17). The initiative aimed to bring government policies closer to the grassroots and improve community well-being. “This programme is a key effort under the Rakyat Project
MIRI: The Noah’s Ark Sarawak Project and the Persatuan Kebajikan Bantu Sarawak (PKBKTS) recently held an Excellent Student Award ceremony to honour the academic accomplishments of Penan children. This initiative, spearheaded by Noah’s Ark Miri Kindergarten under its free education programme, aims to uplift Penan children who face significant barriers
KUCHING: Construction of the ambitious RM90 million Dewan Usahawan Bumiputera Sarawak (DUBS) mixed-development project here is now set to begin. A symbolic handing over of site was held on Friday (Nov 15), officiated by DUBS president Datu Abang Helmi Tan Sri Ikhwan, who presented the site to contractor Musyati Sdn
MIRI: A total of 21,418 road accident cases were reported in Sarawak throughout 2023, with 378 of them resulting in fatalities. Of these fatal accidents, 198 involved motorcyclists, underscoring the ongoing risks faced by road users in the state. These statistics were highlighted by Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim
MIRI: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Costs of Living (KPDN) has launched the Rahmah Sale initiative in Riam area here to provide essential goods at significantly reduced prices for low-income households. The event, held at a supermarket on Jalan Riam, was officiated by Minister for Transport, Datuk Seri Lee
MIRI: In response to the National Higher Education Fund Corporation’s (PTPTN) proposal to potentially suspend or reduce funding for university courses with repayment rates below 30 percent, Miri Member of Parliament, Chiew Choon Man, has voiced serious concerns, stressing the potential impact on economically disadvantaged students, especially those from B40
MIRI: Telang Usan assemblyman Datuk Dennis Ngau has called for the establishment of community associations for the Kayan community to promote unity and development. He urged villages to form associations similar to the Sarawak Kayan Association (PKS). Dennis highlighted the need to expand such associations across Sarawak, including creating branches
KUCHING: Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (Bank Islam), in partnership with Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) and the Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM), will host an outreach programme to support the welfare of the fishing community in Kampung Muara Tebas. The event, scheduled for November 16 from 9 am to 11.30 am
KUCHING: The youth advocacy event Say Yes 2024, spearheaded by Kids Speak and the School of Design and Arts at Swinburne University, successfully raised over RM83,000 in support of four local non-governmental organisations (NGOs). The initiative aimed to highlight critical issues and promote youth engagement in social advocacy. Held at
