Author: Naziry Harizan

MADANI Gov’t urged to upgrade Fire Department’s equipment

SIBURAN: The MADANI Government has been urged to prioritise the upgrading of logistics and equipment for the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) to keep pace with the department’s growing responsibilities. Puncak Borneo member of parliament, Datuk Willie Mongin, said such improvements are vital to ensure fire personnel are better

Sarawak among four states for artificial reef project

KUCHING: Sarawak is among the four states selected to be the focus for the establishment of ‘tukun’ complexes to boost aquaculture production and coral growth in national waters. Department of Fisheries’ (DOF) Director-General, Datuk Adnan Hussain, said Sarawak, along with Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang, had been identified as priority locations

Sarawak among top aquaculture producers in Malaysia

KUCHING: Sarawak was among the largest contributors to the country’s aquaculture production last year (2024), recording a total output of 11,000 metric tonnes. Department of Fisheries’ (DOF) Director-General, Datuk Adnan Hussain, said that this amount was solely from Sarawak, out of the national total of 510,000 metric tonnes of aquaculture

DBKU aims to equip offices with defibrillators

KUCHING: Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) is committed to ensuring that every office under its jurisdiction is equipped with at least one Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Mayor Datuk Hilmy Othman said the provision of such devices at main workplaces is crucial as an early measure to prevent sudden cardiac arrests.

66 land titles for Kampung Moyan Laut villagers

ASAJAYA: The Sarawak government, through the Land and Survey Department (JTS), handed over a total of 66 land titles to villagers in the traditional settlement of Kampung Moyan Laut, yesterday. The handover ceremony was officiated by the Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman

Abang Ismawi appointed Kota Samarahan Municipal Council Chairman

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Abang Ismawi Abang Ali has been officially appointed as the Chairman of the Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) for the 2025-2028 term, succeeding Datuk Peter Minos. Abang Ismawi, who previously served as MPKS Deputy Chairman, took his oath of office during a swearing-in ceremony officiated by Deputy Premier

RM14 mln allocated for kidney patients’ aid

KUCHING: Sarawak has allocated over RM14 million under the Special Assistance for Kidney Patients (BKPBP) programme since its implementation in 2020 until January 31 this year. Minister for Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said that the total allocation covers 812 applications. “There have been

Sarawak govt expands support for kidney patients

KUCHING: The Sarawak government continues to provide assistance to kidney patients, regardless of whether they seek treatment at government hospitals, private hospitals, or non-governmental organisation (NGO) dialysis centres. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah stated that due to limited capacity at government dialysis centres,

SDMC and PBB ready to help with flood clean-up

KUCHING: Flood victims who need help to clean up their houses have been urged to contact the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) secretariat or Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB). Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the initiative is one of the efforts to ease the burden of flood

Register at PPS to ensure help arrives: Fadillah

KUCHING: The public, especially residents living in areas at risk of flooding, have been urged to register at temporary relief centres (PPS) to ensure no one is left behind should evacuation becomes necessary. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof stressed that this important so that no victims are left