KUCHING: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) has been urged to publish books that shine a spotlight Sarawak’s minority groups. DBP’s board member, Datuk Dr Jeniri Amir, said it is time for minority groups to be highlighted not only in terms of their language and vocabulary but also their way of
KUCHING: The upgrading works for the drainage system in Kpg Bukit Pancur, Bau has been completed way ahead of its initial schedule. Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang said originally slated for completion by May 15, the project was finished earlier, which was on Thursday, demonstrating the commitment and
KUCHING: Kota Sentosa assemblyman, Wilfred Yap Yau Sin, announced that the Premier’s Department has approved his Rural Transformation Project (RTP) 2024 application to utilise RM300,000 for the purpose of upgrading the existing earth drains at Kampung Stutong Iban here. This application was approved following his meeting with the village development
KUCHING: SMK Sungai Tapang is set to undergo significant upgrades under the Rural Transformation Project (RTP), with a total allocation of RM500,000 spread across two phases. The 2025 RTP allocation, amounting to over RM300,000, will be used for the renovation and extension of the school canteen, construction of a walkway,
KUCHING: A government backbencher today pushed back against opposition criticism on Sarawak’s hydrogen initiatives, describing it as misplaced scepticism. Batu Kitang assemblyman, Datuk Lo Khere Chiang, said the aspersions cast by Pending assemblywoman, Violet Yong, amount to a narrow and outdated perspective that fails to recognise the state’s strategic advantages.
KOTA PADAWAN: Intervention classes will be provided for juvenile students at Sekolah Integriti and Sekolah Henry Gurney who are troubled by learning difficulties or dyslexia. The Ministry of Women, Early Childhood, and Community Well-being Development said it is ready to continue its collaboration with the Sarawak Prisons Department on this
KOTA PADAWAN: The Sarawak Prison Department will grant several inmates the opportunity to be Licensed Free Persons (OBB) to celebrate the first Syawal with their families in conjunction with this year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Sarawak State Prison Director, Deputy Commissioner of Prisons, Teyun Thian Eim, said the release is part
KOTA PADAWAN: The RM100 assistance for every child enrolling in TASKA and TADIKA or early childhood education institutions (IPAKK) across Sarawak will be given out this coming April. Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said the direct assistance is given to parents that are
BAU: Self-employed individuals are strongly encouraged to contribute to the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) under Act 789 (Self-Employment Social Security Act) to ensure they receive proper protection in case of unforeseen incidents. Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang emphasised the importance of making contributions, as it offers various benefits that can be
KUCHING: Astana Negeri Sarawak recently hosted a breaking-of-fast event with community leaders and residents from the Demak Laut constituency in a heartfelt celebration of Ramadan. Among the distinguished guests were Demak Laut assemblyman Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni, accompanied by his wife Datin Dayang Halimah Abang Paul. Guests were warmly
