KUCHING: A memorandum of understanding (Mou) will be inked between the state government and University Putra Malaysia (UPM) Bintulu Campus for the establishment of ‘Pehin Sri Adenan Satem Research Chair’ (Tok Nan Chair) to carry out research on Sarawak’s ethnic groups. The MoU ceremony will take place during a two-day
KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri has agreed to address issues faced by homeowners in Kampung Tunku, Jalan Astana in Petra Jaya whose houses have been damaged in the process of constructing a sewer system in the area. Senior Works Minister and Petra Jaya MP Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof,
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 15 Covid-19 deaths from Oct 15 to Oct 22. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), in its daily Covid-19 update statement today (Oct 23), said most of the victims had comorbidities. Of the total deaths recorded, four were brought-in-dead (BID) cases. The death reported on Oct 15
KUCHING: Three more longhouses in Sarawak have been placed under the enhanced movement control order (EMCO). The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), in its daily Covid-19 update statement today (Oct 23), said that Rumah Patrick Mawat, Sg Kerubong, Selalang Sarikei in Sarikei; Rumah Jonathan Ujek, Sg. Janting, Bintangor in Meradong
SERIAN: Villagers along Jalan Mongkos as well as Jalan Mentung Merau here will be able to enjoy more consistent water supply by next year. Kedup assemblyman Martin Ben said the water supply project was supposed to be completed this year but was delayed due to Covid-19. “Should the conditions warrant,
SERIAN: Kedup assemblyman Martin Ben believes that his constituents will continue to give their full support to Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government come the 12th state election. He noted that the people in his constituency have been supportive of all the initiatives implemented by the state government. “I think the
KUCHING: Residents of Taman Flora Indah flats in Jalan Arang here no longer have to endure water leakage problems as their old metal rain gutters have been replaced with new plastic gutters. The gutter replacement project, done under the federal Housing and Local Government Ministry’s housing maintenance programme (PPP) was
KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council Chairman Lo Khere Chiang will look into the needs of the residents at Taman Flora Indah flat here who have requested for an additional parking space at the area. He said that he had received requests from the residents to build more car parks in view
KUCHING: The proposed amendments to the Federal Constitution (FC) will strengthen Sarawak’s position in the Malaysian federation. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth chief Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu took note of the amendment to Article 160(2) of the FC to define Sept 16 as Malaysia Day and to incorporate the
KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) hopes the proposed amendments to the Federal Constitution (FC) will be supported by all MPs regardless of which side they are on when it is debated in Parliament. PRS Women chief Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie said the proposed amendments will correct many historical facts
