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
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi hopes that the federal government will allocate more funds to Sarawak particularly, for the development of water and electricity projects. Regarding his expectations for the Federal Budget 2025 presentation, the Utility and Telecommunication Minister said, at the moment, clean water supply in the rural areas
KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Seri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has been proclaimed as the fourth Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas). He replaces the late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud. As a distinguished figure, visionary, and experienced in management and governance, Wan Junaidi is expected to
KUCHING: The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development plans to allocate a special fund for a knowledge conference aimed specifically at youths in Sarawak. Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah stated that he will discuss the matter with the ministry’s permanent secretary Morshidi Fredrick. “We can set aside
TERENGGANU: State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki took time off to show his support for the Sarawak contingent at the 9th Sukan Se-Malaysia (SUKSEM IX) Terengganu 2024 on Tuesday (Oct 16). He was accompanied by chef de mission (CDM) of the Sarawak contingent who is also Deputy State
KUCHING: The state government, through UKAS under the Premier’s Department, is working to strengthen the quality of crisis communication between departments and the people of the state. In line with this, UKAS organised a ‘Making Connections’ programme at a hotel here on Tuesday (Oct 15). The course aims to reinforce
