KUCHING: A proposed dredging project, which will deepen the access channel to Miri Port and build training bunds in Batang Baram Delta, is expected to be completed by March 2027. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas however wishes to see the project completed earlier than the scheduled 33-month period.
KUCHING: Government agencies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) will continue to collaborate to educate children, especially those in schools, on safe-touch practices. Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said understanding safe-touch is crucial for children to recognize when adults touch them inappropriately, whether with or without
KUCHING: Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Ir Lo Khere Chiang has urged his constituents to continue helping each other, especially those in need. He said mutual support within the community can significantly ease people’s lives. “This type of practice is something that is valuable in Sarawak, and I think such practices
KUCHING: The reality television programme Kenyalang Badminton Talent (KBT) is set to identify and select the best young badminton athletes from Sarawak. KBT producer Mohd Najib Jaafar said that together with the Nusa Mahsuri Badminton Club, they have identified the best of the best young athletes. “We did not conduct
KUCHING: TV Sarawak (TVS) chief executive officer (CEO) Kushairi Abang has expressed his desire to see the state-owned television station achieve greater success in the future. While it is essential to appreciate the accomplishments since the station’s establishment in 2020, he said maintaining dedication and commitment is crucial for continued
KOTA PADAWAN: A total of 16 applications for Sarawakian Bumiputera recognition have been approved in the Padawan area, with another 54 still under process. Mambong assemblyman Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said the recognition process would address challenges faced by those from interracial marriages. “This application is not for ‘Native Status’.
KUCHING: As the Gawai celebration approaches imminently, shopping malls becomes the target for those celebrating to do their last minute shopping activities. Much like any other festivities, those who celebrate Gawai will have a long shopping bucket lists to cherish the joyful moments that embodies the spirit of the festival.
KUCHING: Professor Datuk Dr Jayum Jawan recently made a comment regarding Kumang Gawai, calling the beauty pageant “demeaning” to Dayak women. Jayum pointed out that Kumang Gawai was originally not a part of the harvest festival (Gawai). He called on Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS), a Dayak-based non-governmental organisation, particularly
KUCHING: A beneficiary of the Sarawak Dilapidated House Improvement Project (PPRMS), 33-year-old Andrien Talaja is grateful because finally, his dream of having a safer and more comfortable family home has come true. He said previously, he and his family lived in a dilapidated house which lacked proper toilet and kitchen
KUCHING: A total of eight items were gazetted as price-controlled goods by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) for the upcoming Gawai celebration. These include matured live chicken, chicken wings, China-imported garlic, curly chillies and live pig which the latter’s maximum price is set at the
