27th Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society KUCHING: There is a need to explore and develop novel tools or techniques for effective and efficient management of weeds. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the reason is some species of weed are alternative hosts for crop pests and pathogens, thus
KUCHING: Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) thinks that the increase of minimum wage or allowance, salaries and productivity must go hand in hand. Its chairman Datuk John Lau said this in view of a call by the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) for a minimum of RM500 as cost of living
KUCHING: Minimum wage must match productivity, says Sim Kiang Chiok, the Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers Association vice-president. He voiced this following the Malaysian Trades Union Congress’ (MTUC) call for a monthly minimum of RM500 in cost of living allowance (Cola) in its Budget 2020 proposals. Sim added that
KUCHING: Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) chairman Datuk John Lau said the Sarawak Rangers should not be disbanded in the first place. He said at least one Sarawak Rangers company should be upgraded to one battalion and as Malaysia then progressed, the battalion should have been upgraded to a brigade and
KUCHING: Renowned fashion designer Fan Yan Yan of China will be showing off her ‘The Art Silk’ designs during the Best of Asean Designers 2019 (BOAD2019) at The Spring shopping mall from Sep 6 to 8. An icon of sophistication and graceful style, Fan is best known for her unique
SIBU: Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (BPP) Bawang Assan branch plans to hold a gathering of its members either next month or in November. According to Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas who is also PBB deputy president, the leaders want to explain to them the directions of the ruling
KUCHING: Members of Sarawak Community Policing Association unit at Taman Tiya Vista led by unit leader Jason Voon conducted a citizen community policing programme with the police from Kota Samarahan on Saturday night. ASP Austin Patrick Angkon, who is also head of crime prevention and community safety department, Kota Samarahan
KUCHING: Donating one’s kidney after death could actually save a life. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii said the number of chronic kidney diseases (CKD) in Malaysia is increasing, so he encouraged the public to pledge donating their kidneys. “One of the better treatments for CKD is kidney transplant and
KUCHING: The Che Hia Khor Moral Uplifting Society (CHKMUS) Kidney Foundation raised RM500,000 through its charity sales at its premises in Iris Garden in Jalan Laksamana Cheng Ho, yesterday. The money will be used to upgrade the foundation’s facilities that cost RM2 million and to acquire more dialysis machines to
KUCHING: Pre-school pupils of Tabika Kemas Kampung Sagah, their parents and teachers at Jalan Kampung Sagah displayed the spirit of unity and patriotism in celebrating Merdeka Day here yesterday. Several activities held to mark the celebration included singing the national and state anthems, namely, ‘NegaraKu’ and ‘Ibu Pertiwiku’ respectively and