Friday, 1 August 2025

Author: Natasha Jee

State guidelines apply, says minister

KUCHING: Sarawak, while having its own guideline regarding the organisation of acts or concerts, will not ‘lari (go beyond) with regulations set by the federal government. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the matter applies to any activities or programmes that

Elizabeth Loh is first Chinese woman permanent secretary

KUCHING: Elizabeth Loh is the first Chinese woman to hold a position as the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, Housing and Local Government (MPHLG). In congratulating her appointment, Deputy Premier and Minister of MPHLG Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said this is a reflection of Sarawak’s

Sarawak’s independence celebration to have nine events

KUCHING: It will be a colourful and grand celebration to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Sarawak’s Independence with programmes and activities planned from this May to August in the state. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the celebration themed ‘Sarawak Maju

Lights off: Time to switch off for Earth Hour

KUCHING: You can do your part for Earth Hour tomorrow. How? Switching off your lights from 8.30 pm until 9.30 pm tomorrow (Mar 25), said Datuk Wee Hong Seng. The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor said that in support of the movement, the council will on its part will

Sagah wants science stream numbers to go up

KUCHING: The Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development wants to see more schoolchildren entering the science stream in the state. Minister Datuk Roland Sagah said by entering the science stream, students will have the opportunity to explore and develop their skills in areas such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, and

Unit to ensure smooth implementation of projects

KUCHING: The Sarawak government will work together with the Implementation Coordination Unit (ICU) in the Prime Minister’s Department to make sure that projects in the state are implemented smoothly. This was among the matters discussed between ICU director-general Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz at a meeting with Premier

Bintulu MP assures rural projects will get priority

KUCHING: Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has given his assurance that development projects, particularly in the rural areas, will be implemented smoothly. The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture said this is important to ensure that the progress of development projects for the benefit those living in longhouses,

Three-day training course in poultry farming

KUCHING: About 20 farmers from the Serian division gathered at Satoyama Farm in Serian for a three-day training course in free range poultry farming. Organised by Satoyama Farm, the training course saw the participation of farmers coming from various backgrounds and ages, ranging from 25 to 59 years old. The

Thumbs-up to Sarawak’s sustainable forest management

KUCHING: Sarawak has been successful in managing its forest and forest resources sustainably. Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) director Datuk Hamden Mohammad said the National Audit Department has given its thumbs-up following an inspection on the state’s forest management. He said the National Audit Department has carried out a large-scale audit

Aiming for global recognition

KUCHING: Sarawak hopes the Sarawak Delta Geopark (SDGp) will be recognised at the global level. “I also hope that the Development Working Group chaired by the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) will coordinate the preparation of the SDGp Development and Management Plan as planned this year in preparation for us to