KUCHING: The federal government has agreed to take concerted action to address river pollution by establishing a committee with the authority to care for rivers in the country. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said with the establishment of the committee, the entire flow of rivers from upstream to
KUCHING: Differences in legal interpretations on the jurisdictional authority between the federal and state governments are currently being looked into by the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) Implementation Action Council Technical Committee. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said one of the differences involves the jurisdiction over Sarawak’s maritime boundaries.
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 3,422 drug and substance abuse cases in the first quarter of 2024 which was an increase compared to the previous year of 2023. In stating this, Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Faimah Abdullah expressed her concern over the figure and stated that immediate
KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP) welcomes plans to increase direct flights from China to Sarawak. Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the matter was important to attract more tourists and visitors. “We definitely welcome good planning to attract more tourists to Sarawak,
KUCHING: Kpg Bako is a gem that needs to be polished as it has the potential to boost the tourism industry in the state. In stating this, Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah urged the Village Development and Security Committees (JKKK) to have
KUCHING: The heavy rain did not dampen the spirit of Gawai celebration as Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife, Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi continue to visit Gawai open houses here. Starting off the second day of the celebration, the couple went
KUCHING: Islamic leaders need to progress alongside the development of the global economy, particularly in the field of science, according to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said science plays a crucial role in competing in the global economy, noting his focus on the development of
KUCHING: The HIKMAH Islamic Technology College (HiTec) will be a platform for Tahfiz students to advance their studies in technology at a higher level. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said students graduating from Hikmah Tahfiz (Primary and Secondary) schools will continue their education at HiTec to
KUCHING: The upgrading of the Redline routes along Pan Borneo Highway (PBH) needs to be done to align its standard with the PBH. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said that there are about 140 km of the said routes in a few areas which were not included in
KUCHING: The Gawai Dayak celebration at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) was a success with communities of different races, and religions converging here to showcase Sarawak’s unity. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this exemplified the rich culture and heritage among the people. “We really achieved our objective
