Wednesday, 6 August 2025

Author: Natasha Jee

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

First SDGp expedition from March 20-26

KUCHING: The first Sarawak Delta Geopark (SDGp) expedition to the Padawan and Bau areas will be from March 20 to 26. The expedition by the SDGp Heritage and Conservation Working Group and chaired by the Forest Department of Sarawak (FDS) director is the first expedition held after the SDGp was

710 get medals for loyal service

KUCHING: A total of 710 civil servants from 35 government departments and agencies have been conferred the Loyalty Service Medals. Of the 35 departments and agencies, 29 are state departments and agencies while six others come under the federal government. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg was

Meet Venus Flytrap, the carnivorous plant

KUCHING: Plants that can move and which have hair-thin spiky teeth? What are those? This fascinating carnivorous plant is called Venus Flytrap, or by its scientific name Dionaea Muscipula.  Venus Flytrap, best known for its ability to capture and digest insects, is native to subtropical wetlands on the East Coast

Air ambulance can speed up rescue efforts in rural places – Dr Zaliha

KUCHING: The proposed air ambulance service in the country will facilitate rescue operations faster, especially in the interior and rural areas. Minister of Health Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the service is slightly similar to the flying doctor service provided in Sarawak. “The Ministry of Health (MOH) welcomes the effort by