KUCHING: Several upgrades will be made to secondary schools in Bau to provide more convenience for its pupils. Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said he will provide funds to improve the sports facilities and other facilities of SMK Bau, SMK Lake and SMK Singai. “RM2 million will be
KUCHING: The federal government is expected to spend RM93 million to cover the cost of the exemption of toll fees during the Hari Raya holiday period in the country. Deputy Minister of Finance I Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said the estimated amount was calculated by the National Budget Office (NBO).
KUCHING: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) expects tax revenue collection of RM6.8 billion from Sarawak this year. “We need to increase our tax collection in Sarawak from last year’s RM6.6 billion to RM6.8 billion this year. “Therefore, there are three approaches we are looking at to achieve this target –
KUCHING: With the festive season approaching, it is essential to keep in mind that the COVID-19 virus is still present. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government I (Public Health and Housing) Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said while Sarawakian will continue the tradition of visiting friends, relatives and
KUCHING: It is essential to stay hydrated as Sarawak is expected to continue experiencing hot weather until the end of the coming week. According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), most areas in Sarawak have recorded a weather temperature of 35 degrees Celsius and below as of 4.30pm today (Apr
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has approved the action plan for the development of the Sarawak Hun Nam Siang Tng new building at the site located at Mile 9.5, Jalan Kuching-Serian. In thanking the state government, Sarawak Hun Nam Siang Tng president Tay Boon Sin said the plan is to improve and
KUCHING: The community in Sarawak has been urged to continue its spirit of giving and providing assistance to those who are in need. Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said she is deeply touched to see Sarawakians coming together to help the needy regardless of
KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) is looking into developing new tourism potentials in the country. Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said his ministry will work with local tourism operators on developing new tourism opportunities related to tropical islands, diving activities, camping or glamping, campervans travel,
KUCHING: Technologies play a vital role in automating, and enhancing productivity and quality of commodities from planting to the marketplace. In stating this, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said for instance, pepper being one of the key commodities of Sarawak is well known for its superior qualities worldwide
KUCHING: For Malaysia’s rubber industry to regain its former glory in terms of rubber production, the solution lies in embracing mechanisation and automation. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said Malaysia was once the top producer of rubber in the world, but presently it holds the eighth position in the
