Tuesday, 30 December 2025

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Katibas rep proposes board to monitor coffee industry in Sarawak

KUCHING: Katibas assemblyman Lidam Assan aims to present a motion for the implementation of a board specifically to monitor the coffee industry in Sarawak. However, he said, the presentation of the board must come with proper document, especially during the upcoming State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting, scheduled for the end

Rep assures continued development of rural areas

SADONG JAYA: The Sarawak government, under the leadership of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, will continue to assist and focus on rural development. Simunjan assemblyman Awla Dris said that rural development is crucial, especially in his constituency, which still requires various infrastructures. “As an elected representative

Training locals for wildlife conservation

MIRI: 38 individuals, including Honorary Wildlife Rangers (HWR) appointed since 2009 and Wildlife Guardian Rangers (WGR), have completed an intensive training program in Miri. Sarawak Forestry Cooperation (SFC) shared a Facebook post highlighting that the training aims to engage the local community in efforts to protect and conserve Sarawak’s biodiversity.

Kapit holds out potential as cocoa-producing area

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Kapit has great potential to be developed as one of the main cocoa-producing areas in Sarawak. Katibas assemblyman Lidam Assan, said this is due to the topography and soil fertility which are very suitable for cocoa cultivation. He said that because of this farmers in Kapit have been

Aesthetic Group Gymnastics Carnival a huge success

KUCHING: It is hoped that the Sarawak Aesthetic Group Gymnastics (AGG) Carnival 2024 will be held on a grander scale in the future. Political Secretary to the Premier Kho Teck Wan said this in light of the success of the carnival, which is being held for the first time in

St. Joseph’s Private School draws up extension plan

KUCHING: St. Joseph’s Private School will be embarking on a new building extension project to enhance its campus and provide students with a number of new state-of-the-art facilities. In a press release it said the expansion marks a significant milestone in its commitment to delivering a holistic and enriching educational

Stay abreast of latest state initiatives: Abdullah

KUCHING: Staff in the Premier’s Department need to be aware of the state government’s initiatives in order to elevate Sarawak to a higher level. Deputy Minister in Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information, and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol said this is crucial because the staff in the department’s units will serve

Disparaging articles politically motivated, says Abdullah Saidol

KUCHING: Datuk Abdullah Saidol has described the recent defamatory remarks aimed at Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari as “politically motivated”. The Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS) suggested that the writer behind these defamatory remarks might have been paid to undermine the state

Chang competition, platform to unite community

SIMANGGANG: The Chang (Bak Chang) Competition Ceremony, organised by the Sri Aman District Chinese Community and Village Chiefs (KMKK) Association, was held at the Sri Aman District Council (MDSA) Mini Stadium here recently in conjunction with the Duan Wu 2024 Celebration.  Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk

MPA expects multiple benefits with deeper channel

KUCHING: Miri Port Authority (MPA) expects the provision of a deeper access channel to Miri Port to lead to several positive outcomes, such as an increase of land utilisation in Kuala Baram. Its chairman Datuk Paulus Palu Gumbang said the other positive outcome would be the ability to divert commercial