KUCHING: Sarawak managed to earn a total of RM3.95 billion in its timber products export in 2022. In disclosing this, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan pointed out that the timber industry has emerged as one of the largest producers and exporters of tropical plywood in this region.
SERIAN: Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) play an important role in helping the school and its students to achieve high academic and non-academic success. Bukit Semuja Assemblyman John Ilus said the high performance of each student cannot be achieved without the hard work and commitment given by the teachers, parents, and the
BETONG: Village heads must be more proactive in arranging for perimeter surveys of Native Customary Rights (NCR) land claimed by villagers. In stating this, Beting Maro Assemblyman Razaili Gapor instructed village heads to list out the land claimed for by villagers and submit an application for perimeter surveys of the
KUCHING: The regional government is implementing an effort to develop smart agriculture in Lubok Punggor to increase the production of rice. According to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, in order to realise this plan, the development of the necessary infrastructure will start this year. “The work
KUCHING: Sarawak may be the host for the 2024 Malaysian Games (SUKMA) if it is given the opportunity. In stating this, Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that such plans were among those discussed during his courtesy visit to federal Youth and Sports
KUCHING: The change in the status of the two states as regions needs to be referred first to the Conference of Rulers and then the Parliament, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He revealed this after chairing the high-level Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) implementation action committee meeting at the
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has acknowledged the important roles of Sarawak and Sabah in the formation of Malaysia. The Prime Minister was firm in his stance, stating that despite the official terms for Sarawak and Sabah yet to be finalised, it is indeed clear that Borneo is very much
KUCHING: The establishment of the INTI Education Counselling Centre Sarawak will aid local students here to determine their educational pathways that will take them to the next level. In stating this, Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Roland Sagah said by pursuing higher education, individuals will have a clearer
KUCHING: The Ministry of Health (MoH) is discussing with the relevant departments and ministries on measures to resolve the issues faced by the healthcare sector. Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the discussions include the issue of poor clinics, lack of budget and extension of working hours. “I was briefed
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will build gated quarters for civil servants in the region, including staff from the Medical Department. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said facilities have to be upgraded, especially for medical staff in the rural areas. “The doctors, and nurses must have good
