KUCHING: The challenges of urbanisation are ongoing, and the need for effective, inclusive and resilient urban planning and policies remains. Utility and Telecommunication Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi stated this as challenges of urbanisation could be truly addressed through the collective efforts of government agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs),
KUCHING: A blood donation campaign and free health screening programme will be held this coming Saturday. Jointly organised by the National Kidney Foundation and Malaysian Red Crescent Stampin Branch, the programme will be held at Vivacity Megamall from 10 am to 2 pm, and the aim is to save lives
KUCHING: Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin lashed out at opposition MPs for calling him a “kafir” (infidel), reminding them that he was the so-called infidel who had helped Perikatan Nasional (PN) to seize power in 2020. Irked by uncalled for labels such as “kafir” or non-believers by some of
KUCHING: Jemoreng assemblyman Datuk Juanda Jaya hopes the Selah Inah River will soon be gazetted as part of the Protected Forest Estate (PFE). He said if the river were to be gazetted, it could protect one of the most valuable resources, namely, the Ketiu/Sekiu oil. “We would like to increase
KUCHING: Efforts should be made to involve the local community in forest management. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said this is because as they live around the protected forest estate (PFE) they would be knowledgeable about traditional forest management. “This includes their gentle nature in the usage
KUALA LUMPUR: Ambank (AMMB) Holdings Berhad is please to announce the appointment of Ling Fou-Tsong @ Jamie Ling as its Group Chief Executive Officer and Chief Executive Officer of Ambank (M) Berhad, effective Nov 23. In a press release by Ambank, it stated that Ling, 55, brings a wealth of
KUCHING: The Northeast Monsoon (MTL) season is set to begin on Nov 11 and will continue until March 2024, posing a risk of heavy rain and flooding in several regions. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MET Malaysia) issued a statement highlighting that during the early phase of MTL, heavy rain episodes
KUCHING: In Malaysia, 52.38 per cent or 262,000 affordable housing units have been completed under the Perbadanan PR1MA Malaysia (PR1MA) housing project. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, who revealed this, explained that in Sarawak, 3,238 PR1MA housing units had been completed while 702 units were still
KUCHING: Homebuyers under the Perbadanan Pr1ma Malaysia (PR1MA) are reminded not to exploit the subsidy given by the federal government such as selling back the houses or renting them to outsiders. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said since the affordable houses were subsidised by the government, the
KUCHING: Enabling Village, a special needs complex in Kota Samarahan, is expected to ready by 2026. Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the Public Works Department (PWD) will be appointing a consultant for the construction of the building. “This building will cater to all
