KUCHING: The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives has approved an allocation of more than RM1.9 million for the fist phase of Tamu Desa development in Sarawak this year. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the first phase of the programme involves 13 Tamu Desa locations throughout
KUCHING: The launch of the Entrepreneur Database System Sarawak (ENBASE) serves as a one-stop platform designed to provide analysis and reports on the actual needs of the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said that through ENBASE, the Sarawak government will ensure that specialised programmes,
LUNDU: A total of six houses have been repaired under the Sarawak Poor Housing Improvement Project (PPRMS) for Tanjong Datu constituency. This is part of 39 house repair projects, with a second phase 2023 allocation of RM500,000, some of which are still in progress. The Tanjong Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar
KOTA PADAWAN: Government agencies dominated the 22km Government Agencies category at the annual Padawan Raft Safari 2024.A total of 61 teams from various departments, agencies, hotels, travel agents, and NGOs competed in the event.UKAS made a notable appearance this year, fielding three teams in the competition.The race began at Kampung
PUTRAJAYA: The state government, represented by the Department of Land and Survey (JTS), has handed over RM5 million in research funding to Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). The RM5 million contribution is intended for research and development (R&D) related to the green economy, mining, geospatial, remote sensing, marine cadastre, climate change,
KUALA LUMPUR: The federal government has increased the ceiling rate for new construction or relocation assistance for fishermen’s houses in Sarawak, Sabah, and Peninsular Malaysia. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that the ceiling rate for Sarawak and Sabah has been raised to RM90,000 from RM68,000, while the rate
YOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta, Indonesia is hosting its Batik Festival from Oct 18 to 24. The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP), in a statement, said the event highlights Indonesia’s rich cultural heritage, particularly in textile craft. “Leading the Sarawak delegation is Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, alongside
KUCHING: The third Cheongsam Festival 2024 will highlight Sarawak’s unique local batik culture, blending tradition with creativity to promote unity and celebrate cultural diversity. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the event offers participants the opportunity to incorporate local batik materials into their cheongsam outfits,
LUNDU: A total of RM9 million has been allocated by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg for the Phase Two Road Paving from House to House People’s Project in the Tanjong Datu constituency. Tanjong Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan, said the project involves 43 villages and is
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is ramping up its preparedness to ensure that its people continue to enjoy sufficient and clean water supplies, following predictions that nearly two-thirds of the world’s population will face water stress by 2025. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi has acknowledged the impact of
