BINTULU: Over 300 residents of Jepak constituency, including community leaders, NGO members, and PBB Jepak branch members, participated in the recent Aspirasi Sarawakku Sayang Programme held at Maktab Rendah Sains MARA (MRSM) Bintulu. The programme provided a platform for them to directly engage with speakers on issues close to their
KUCHING: The ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture is currently developing an online system for applying for the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme. Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said he has instructed the ministry officers to expedite work on the system. “Currently, the online system is under construction,
KUCHING: The Kuching Autistic Association (KAA) successfully raised RM350,000 during its fundraising 2024 Charity Sales and Food Fair held at the Association of Churches Sarawak Hall on Sunday (July 14). The money raised will be used to fund its annual operational costs of RM1.2 million and other needs. Deputy Premier
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is set to pursue the RM100 million funding promised by the federal government for repairing and upgrading dilapidated schools and clinics in the state. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said thus far, the state government has not received the allocated funding from the
KUCHING: Army personnel and veteran members of the armed forces joined the public in a collective effort to donate blood for a noble cause. The blood donation drive took place at the Indian Association Kuching (IAK) Hall on today (Jul 13), with participants arriving as early as 8am to contribute.
KUCHING: In playing a part to help the nation and the world with food security related issues, the Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) recently launched its Blueprint for Food Security 2024. UPM vice chancellor Datuk Prof Dr Ahmad Farhan Mohd Sadullah said that the Blueprint launched on June 7 is also
KUCHING: Sarawak is stressing three key elements to promote and transform the food sector to ensure food security. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the key elements are the use of modern technology, upgrading the infrastructure and having market access. “Agriculture is often associated with hardship
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is incorporating modern agriculture into its macro economic policies in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the agriculture sector is among those contributing to the state’s economy besides the oil and gas (O&G) sector. “Agriculture
KUCHING: Online gambling is a serious issue that comes with wide-reaching social and economic consequences, and a member of parliament (MP) has called for immediate action by state authorities. Julau MP Datuk Larry Sng claims Sarawak has a big problem when it comes to online gaming, arguing that it has
KUCHING: The Blood Bank of Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) is appealing to the public to come forward to donate blood throughout this week. It said that a series of blood donation drives would be held at the Blood Bank as well as other locations until this Sunday (July 14). From