Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

SADA inks deal to conduct study to boost rice production in Batang Lupar

KUCHING: The Sri Aman Development Agency (SADA) has pledged its commitment to further enhance rice production in the Batang Lupar area. In line with this, SADA, through the Sri Aman Division Resident’s Office, has signed an agreement with the Sarawak Development Institute to conduct a study titled “Mapping the Ecosystem

Johor seeks tourism development insights from Sarawak and Malacca

JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor state government seeks to learn from Sarawak and Malacca in terms of tourism development, says Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. According to a news report from TVS, Onn expressed the state government’s intention to study the approaches used by both states in developing their tourism

Close cooperation ensures PETROS executes role

KUCHING: The Sarawak government and Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) will continue to work closely with the federal government and Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is to ensure that PETROS carries out its role as the sole gas aggregator without interruption

Tourism: Johor eager to learn from Sarawak, Melaka

JOHOR BAHRU: Johor wants to learn from Sarawak and Melaka about tourism development, said its Menteri Besar Johor Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. He expressed the state government’s intention to study the approaches used by Melaka and Sarawak in developing their tourism sectors. He acknowledged that Johor is blessed with natural

Over 1,000 PWD officers attend assembly

KUCHING: The Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD) assembly gathered over 1,000 PWD officers, including virtual participation from branches and divisions, aimed to strengthen the commitment of PWD Sarawak. In his speech, PWD director Dr Cassidy Morris urged PWD officers to uphold the department’s mission and vision to achieve the government’s

Persistency key to rural students’ success: Fatimah 

DALAT: Persistent efforts and the effective use of available resources help students to succeed, particularly in rural areas where infrastructure is still developing, said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister, speaking at the SK Kampung Klid/Plajau Student Excellence and Appreciation Ceremony on Tuesday (Jan

Property tax exemptions: Councils get grants for loss of revenue

SIBU: The Sarawak government provides grants to local authorities (PBT) to help ease their financial burdens caused by the exemption of property taxes for longhouses and residential properties with low property tax rates. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said the grants aim

Schools urged to promote environmental preservation among students

SARIKEI: Schools are urged to intensify efforts in educating students on the importance of environmental preservation. Deputy Natural Resources and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said this is a strategic effort to ensure that the younger generation become more aware, responsible and proactive in addressing urgent environmental issues,

TABIKA Kemas backs Sarawak government’s English education initiative

KUCHING: TABIKA Kemas has expressed support for the Sarawak government’s initiative to strengthen English language education. Kuching Division KEMAS officer Hazlinah Samsir said this is demonstrated by the participation of TABIKA Kemas children in the Stampin Parliament area in rhythmic speech or choral speaking. “They are able to perform choral

Yap calls on educational bodies to apply for funds

KUCHING: Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap has called on educational institutions in his constituency to apply for allocations to fund activities or upgrade their facilities. He said such funding can be made available though his Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) allocations. “If we listen to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang