KOTA PADAWAN: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian expressed his hope that prominent supermarket chain, H&L, would expand its brand throughout Sarawak. He stressed that H&L is a local brand with great potential, and he hopes it will continue to evolve into one of Sarawak痴 most influential brands.
KUCHING: Consistent training for media practitioners is essential to help them adapt to the digital age in this millennium. Malaysia Press Institute (MPI) President Datuk Yong Soo Heong cited this, acknowledging that the global media industry has undergone numerous challenges such as the need to keep abreast with new technologies.
KUCHING: Datuk Richard Wee Liang Chiat has urged the federal government to give a chance to the hawkers and small traders to have more time to comply with E-invoice application. The Federation of Chinese Associations president said this as the E-Invoice application is set imposed by the Inland Revenue Board
SERIAN: Sarawak’s Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn has called for increased federal allocation in the upcoming Budget 2025, with a focus on enhancing the state’s education sector. Sagah stressed the need for more funding, particularly for upgrading programmes aimed at benefiting both teachers
SERIAN: All projects under the Greater Kuching Coordination Development Agency (GKCDA) are running smoothly and expected to be completed by the middle or late 2025. GKCDA chairman Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said this entailed a total of 372 projects under phase one. “Out of that, 201 projects are
PAKAN: A total of 346 landowners from seven longhouses, involving a total of 144 doors, have signed 679 Letters of Commitment (LOC) to participate in an oil palm projects. The seven longhouses are Rumah (RH) Jantan Brum (22 doors) involving 90 landowners and 219 LOC; RH Sara Melayu (31 doors)
SARIKEI: Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii visited RH Semangang Migih in Sungai Nyelong recently to assess the progress for its development projects and listen to the needs of the local residents. This was done after he allocated funds for a land reclamation
KUCHING: The Kita Festival has the potential to highlight the unique and significant culinary and cultural heritage of Sarawak. Deputy Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said the food festival can promote Sarawak’s culture and at the same time strengthen relations between the ethnic groups
MIRI: Community-based organisations are urged to place greater emphasis on social responsibility and welfare to support society and provide assistance to those in need. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew encouraged more participation from associations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in charitable activities
KUCHING: All Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Sarawak alumni have been invited to participate in a high tea event organised by the Persatuan Alumni Universiti Putra Malaysia Sarawak (PAUPM) here. PAUPM Protem Chairman Datuk Sylvester Entri Muran said there will be briefings on its direction and activities that will provide benefits