KUCHING: Sarawak is looking into establishing an endowment fund for the state’s public service. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is possible if the state’s financial position is strong. “It is true that we in the government want to find ways to improve the civil
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is urged to assist pig farmers whose business has been affected by the recent swine flu. Sarawak Federation of Chinese Associations (SFCA) president Datuk Richard Wee said the issue has badly affected the industry. “It has resulted in the lack of supply to the market, steep
KUCHING: The government is looking into ways to attract more Chinese to join the Sarawak Civil Service (SCS). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said it was quite difficult to encourage the Chinese to become civil servants. “Even though we (Sarawak government) have recognised Unified Examination Certificate
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will give a talk about Sarawak’s initiatives on smart cities at the Asean Education Cities Conference (AECC) 2023 in Kuala Lumpur next week. He said he has been invited by the organiser to talk on the subject matter. “Actually, the
KUCHING: The Chinese business community has been urged to cooperate with Bumiputeras to develop the agriculture and tourism sectors in Kuching, Samarahan and Serian under the state government’s Greater Kuching development strategy. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is in line with the sobjectives of
KUCHING: The Human Resource Ministry has been urged to do a thorough study before deciding if it should act against employers who hire more foreign workers instead of locals in various sectors. In making the call Kuching Coffeeshop and Restaurants Owners Association committee member Kapitan Tan Yit Sheng said truth
KUCHING: The Sarawak Heart Centre (SHC) has produced 45 cardiologists since its establishment. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said judging from the number of cardiologists produced, it means that doctors can be trained here locally. “Since the setting up of SHC, apart from the treatment provided, we
KUCHING: Candy, gumball, food, snack and beverage vending machines are commonly found in the state nowadays. But not many may have come across a vending machine that sells animal food. For animal lovers, this is good news as Just Pets is offering a first of its kind pet vending machine
KUCHING: It is the responsibility of the police to serve all regardless of the situation, including how one dresses to lodge a police report, said Bandar Kuching Member of Parliament (MP) Dr Kelvin Yii. In response to the recent statement by Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah
KUCHING: A young Malay couple is whetting appetites across the board serving up the much vaunted ‘nasi minyak’ at their eateries in the city. The Malay Pilau Rice has hitherto only been associated with ‘majlis kenduri’, specifically wedding ceremonies and special occasions, where the fragrant rice is served with other
