KUCHING: Adequate consultation and brainstorming with the stakeholders is needed before any far-reaching policy is implemented by the government. Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) secretary-general Datuk Jonathan Chai said this in response to the majority of Malaysians wanting flexible work hours instead of four work days
KAPIT: The fiber optic internet service offered by TM UNIFI throughout Kapit will boost change in terms of social aspects, e-commerce, socio-economy, and education. In saying this, the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi who is also Kapit MP, stated that with the high
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has called for vigilance among the public to prevent any spread of the monkeypox virus. He said people need to inform the health authorities if they notice any symptoms of monkeypox on entering Sarawak. “And those who happen to come into
MIRI: The Sarawak government should emulate Singapore by hosting events featuring international artistes, Kuala Sibuti MP Lukanisman Awang Sauni has suggested. “Sarawak has a lot of potential, thanks to its multicultural, multiracial, multireligious and multilingual make-up. “This gives us an advantage. We are capable of hosting concerts not only to
KANOWIT: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Ngemah will set up branches in all six polling district centres in the constituency. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report, the six areas are Kajah, Bat, Sengayan, Mapai, Bawan and Pedai. Ngemah assemblyman Anyi Jana said the establishment of the branches was
KUCHING: Members of the public are unhappy about the new ceiling prices of chicken and eggs. They fear the new ceiling price, which came into effect today, would affect the prices of many things in the market as well as the prices of food and drinks at eateries. The new
KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) will conduct integrated operations to curb the smuggling of subsidised cooking oil. According to minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, the subsidised cooking oil was for the needy but certain quarters had been making a profit from it. “From January
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah is unhappy with the incident in which a local youth allegedly smacked a female tourist’s buttocks last week. “I got very angry when I read about the case. Things like this are not good news to tourists as it can deter them from
KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts will look into including Mandarin narrations at the Borneo Cultures Museum (BCM). Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this in response to the Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Chinese Associations’ proposal. “For now, the museum has
SIMUNJAN: Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri is delighted to see her dream of replacing the old SK Abang Man Simunjan near fruition. “The construction project includes 18 classrooms, dormitories for 100 students, six units of teachers quarters and other facilities. “I will continue to fight for the development of education in