KUCHING: It hoped that Internet connectivity in the rural areas in particular can be resolved as soon as possible, said Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah She said she welcomes the good efforts taken by Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) and the Malaysian Communications
KUCHING: A two-day laboratory attended by multiple state stakeholders has been held to prepare for the development of Miri into a prosperous division by 2030. Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin said he had asked Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg to grant his request to hold the
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) should stay out of a presidential council proposed by the prime minister. The council which would comprise party leaders who are part of the Perikatan Nasional (PN)-led federal government is not suitable for GPS. Universiti Malaya (UM) political analyst Associate Professor Dr Awang Azman Awang
KUCHING: With the conditional movement control order (CMCO) lifted, all museums under the administration of Sarawak Museum Department within Kuching district are now reopened. The museum department said on Monday (Nov 30) that the reopening started on Nov 28 but must comply with strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) in view
KUCHING: Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) have agreed in principle to work together to tackle the urgent need for broadband internet connectivity in underserved areas in the state. SMA said they are going to work closely with MCMC to ensure efficient rollout of
KUCHING: In conjunction with the World Aids Day which falls every Dec 1, Sarawak Aids Concern Society (SACS) is taking the initiative to provide free human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and sexually transmitted infections (STI) testing. SACS president Dr Yuwana Podin said the one-day free screening will be held from 9am
KUCHING: Batu Kawa has great agro-tourism potential, said Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. Besides that, Batu Kawa also has is capable of becoming a food basket for this city. “This will complement the various infrastructural developments that are progressing in the area,” he said
KUCHING: The RM1.5 billion allocated to Highland Development Agency (HDA) for the implementation of basic infrastructure projects in the Baram parliamentary area, which includes Telang Usan and Mulu, is not an election gimmick, said Mulu assemblyman Datuk Gerawat Gala. He said there were certain parties that were sceptical about the
KUCHING: Orang Ulu associations in the state have been urged to continue to assist Orang Ulu students by equipping them with accurate information on education assistance and ensure that they get into universities. Mulu assemblyman Datuk Gerawat Gala said the students must be given the right information on available options
KUCHING: Sarawak leaders have assured that there is no plan to change the present state anthem Ibu Pertiwiku. They were asked for their comments after Sarawak People’s Aspiration Party (Aspirasi) Lina Soo created a poll on Facebook asking Sarawakians whether the state anthem should be changed from Fair Land Sarawak
