KUCHING: The Kuching City South Council (MBKS) will study the feasibility of establishing direct flights between Sarawak and its friendship cities in China. Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the matter was one of the key discussions during the Malaysia’s Sarawak-China Cooperation Forum and Friendship Cities Roundtable Meeting held at
KUCHING: Sarawak Tribune and its sister publication, Suara Sarawak, emerged victorious at the 2024 Kenyalang Journalism Awards (KJA), securing multiple awards, including the prestigious Premier Sarawak Award. Sarawak Tribune garnered two golds, one silver, and one bronze, while Suara Sarawak achieved a remarkable feat with 23 awards and the coveted
KUCHING: Santubong MP Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri aspires to see Santubong become a world-class tourism destination. Thus it is important to safeguard the area’s unique culture and arts, she said, pointing out that this is a valuable asset. “By leveraging the natural beauty of Mount Santubong and historical sites, we
KUCHING: A comprehensive study to revise the salaries and allowances of ‘Ketua Masyarakat’ and ‘Ketua Kampung’ (community leaders) in Sarawak is expected to be presented to the Appointment of KMKK Special Committee soon next year. Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said State
KUCHING: The Persatuan Intelektual Pribumi Sarawak (PERANTIS) views that increasing the salaries and allowances of ‘Ketua Masyarakat’ and ‘Ketua Kampung’ (KMKK) or community leaders is important as it boosts their commitment and motivation. In stating this, its vice chairperson Nelly Tawai said the current rates are deemed inadequate in relation
KUCHING: The Sarawak Patriotic Association (SPA) welcomed the Sarawak Labour Ordinance (Amendment) Bill 2024. Its president Datuk John Lau said the ordinance aims to create a fairer, safer, and more inclusive labour market, providing significant improvements to the protection of workers across various sectors. “It ensures that no worker, regardless
KUCHING: The recently passed Sarawak Labour Ordinance (Amendment) Bill 2024 in Parliament brings substantial benefits to workers and employers, contributing to the social and economic advancement of Sarawak. Mas Gading MP Mordi Bimol thanked Minister of Human Resources Steven Sim for his efforts to uphold the welfare and well-being of
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is actively attracting major players in green technology to invest in the state as part of its commitment to sustainable energy development. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that countries like Japan, with companies such as Sumitomo, are seeking to transition their
KUCHING: The Sumbangan Keperluan Asas Sarawak (SKAS), a scheme to assist targeted groups, will be channelled through the state’s S Pay Global e-wallet. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg explained that unlike conventional cash aid, SKAS will utilise the S Pay Global platform. “What we provide is
KUCHING: The state Ministry of Transport aspires to position Sarawak as a hub for green innovation in transport. Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said this it will do by pioneering initiatives such as hydrogen-powered vehicles, as well as embarking on adopting smart logistics systems and advanced digital transport management