KUCHING: Efforts are continuing in earnest to make Kota Samarahan a rabies-free zone. Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos said special incentives are on offer for vaccination, microchipping, and neutering of dogs until Sunday (July 28). These services will be available at the Dewan Perpaduan Stakan Taman
KUCHING: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a hot weather warning for two areas in Sarawak. The two areas are in Sri Aman and Bintulu, of which these areas recorded Level 1 hot weather conditions (alert). According to the department’s website, the alert was issued on July 26 and
KUCHING: Sarawak has welcomed cooperation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China, with both countries expressing strong interest in investing in the state’s solar power initiatives. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said each country is willing to invest 10 billion USD. “The combined investment is
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is anticipating more accumulative and complex environmental impacts as the state continues its development. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak must address numerous and increasing challenges in environmental management and climate change issues. “The Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB), as
LUNDU: The Batang Kayan Festival is being used as a platform to showcase Lundu as a potential eco-tourism hotspot.Tanjung Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan said the festival, themed ‘When We All Unite As One’, celebrates the district’s cultural diversity.“The theme reflects our harmonious community,” he said, adding that the state
LUNDU: The Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (Centexs) Lundu is poised to be a centre of aviation studies. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is in line with Sarawak’s plans to establish an aerospace faculty at i-CATS University College. “We will train our children in
LUNDU: The Village Expansion Scheme (SPK) will be implemented in Kampung Sileng Dayak and Kampung Sileng Melayu here. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he agreed to the two areas being expanded at the request of Tanjong Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan. “Azizul has proposed this
LUNDU: The Sarawak government has agreed that the current Lundu Hospital be rebuilt with own funds, then be reimbursed by the federal government. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he would agree if the federal government agreed to rebuild the hospital with Sarawak funds first. “The
BINTULU: The Sarawak government has decided against expanding Taman Tumbina here into a full-scale zoo. Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is due to the high maintenance costs associated with such facilities. “Not a zoo because the cost is quite high. Bintulu will be quite different. We
BINTULU: The Sarawak government will look into providing suitable incentives to those involved in Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) in the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak already has the necessary laws on carbon trading in place. “We already have the laws. But