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
THE Native Courts of Sarawak are currently facing a shortage of magistrates, with only seven serving officers across various court levels. Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk Seri John Sikie Tayai said at the end of last year, eight magistrates were no longer serving the Native Courts as their contracts
THE transformation of the Native Courts of Sarawak will be carried out in three phases over the coming years, beginning with legal restructuring through the introduction of new state laws and amendments to existing legislation. Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk Seri John Sikie Tayai said the key laws required
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Deputy Speaker of the Sarawak Legislative Assembly Datuk Idris Buang visited Kampung Sungai Mata and Kampung Tanjung Parang on Sunday (May 25) to personally assess the ongoing water supply disruption that has been affecting residents. Idris, who is also the Muara Tuang assemblyman, met with villagers to explain
MORE than seven decades since Mental Health Awareness Month was first introduced in May 1949, one major question remains: how far have we come towards advocating better mental health? Especially in Malaysia, where mental health is overlooked by the majority, given that it is often seen as being less important
WHILE Sri Aman continues to engage in various infrastructure and construction projects aimed at enhancing regional development, it has resulted in the deterioration of many connecting roads and alleyways within Sri Aman, causing damage and minor accidents, especially at night. Lingga Assemblywoman, Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor, has urged the Public
THE state government, through the Ministry of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development, is urged to take the rising number of bullying cases in Sarawak seriously. Lingga Assemblywoman, Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor, said this is to ensure that this issue is not taken lightly and does not persist in the future.
