WITH nominations for Bako National Park and Bukit Lambir National Park to be recognised as Asean Heritage Parks (AHP) currently in progress, the Sarawak government is stepping up its support for communities living near protected forest areas through targeted eco-tourism and development programmes. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali
THE Sarawak Government has approved eight housing-related initiatives under the Projek Rakyat programme. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said that out of these, two projects have been completed involving the upgrading of infrastructure at Village Expansion Scheme (SPK) Tian and SPK Igan. “Four projects are ongoing which
THE Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development has identified 11,700 hectares of land across Sarawak for paddy cultivation as of May this year to boost local rice production and achieve food self-sufficiency. Its Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said of this, eight projects under State Land
AS of May of this year, a total of RM863,174 has been spent under the Low Income Family Empowerment (LIFE) initiative. Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that this amount was spent on the provision of equipment to 185 individuals comprising 100 participants from
A total of 95 applications for the Temporary Document for Stateless Individuals in Sarawak were received between Jan 1 and May 19 this year. Women, Early Childhood and Wellbeing Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said of the total, 35 applications were approved, while the remaining 60 applications were
KUCHING: The Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication’s Strategic and Corporate Communication Department will undergo a major re-evaluation to ensure more effective and timely dissemination of information to the public and external stakeholders. Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said the current communication strategy must be strengthened, especially in handling sensitive matters,
KUCHING: Utility and Telecommunication Minister, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, praised the effective collaboration and communication among ministry officials and elected representatives during the recent Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting. Speaking at an appreciation event held in conjunction with the DUN sitting and the upcoming Gawai celebration at the Waterfront Hotel
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas had a first-hand look at an almost forgotten Iban traditional three-stringed musical instrument known as the ‘belikan’. The ‘belikan’ is considered the Iban equivalent of the ‘sape’, the Orang Ulu lute that has gained popularity among local musicians. Opar Assemblyman, Billy Sujang,
KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, received a courtesy visit from a Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) delegation at the Astana Negeri here today. The delegation, led by UPM Pro-Chancellor Tan Sri Peter Chin Fah
A total of 45,967 shotgun licences for individuals, companies, and agencies have been registered throughout Sarawak to date. Minister in the Premier’s Department, Datuk Seri John Sikie Tayai said as such, it is important to keep a systematic regulation of shotguns and ammunition to ensure public safety and order. “The
