KUCHING: The Sarawak government has announced the extension of its assistance package, Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) on the electricity bill. According to Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi, this assistance will take effect from July 1 to Dec 31. He added that the state government will offer monthly
BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS KUCHING: The Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) has further amplified its market validation and commercialisation via inking various Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with industry partners. Under the SDEC Technology Accelerator (STAcc) Programme, Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus and Trienekens (Sarawak) Sdn
by NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS KUCHING: About 38 recipients from four different continents were awarded the World Innovation, Technology, and Services Alliances (WITSA) Global Innovation and Tech Excellence Awards in the 27th World Congress on Innovation and Technology (WCIT) 2023. WITSA chairman Dr. Sean Seah said that
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy which owns Bakun Dam has come out to allay any misgivings that may have arisen following the reported findings of an inspection by a dam safety flying squad from 2021 to 2022. It said in its exit presentation to Sarawak Energy, the flying squad stated that it
KUCHING: Sarawak has got going on the Child Friendly Cities Initiatives (CFCI) in response to the challenge of realising the rights of children in an increasingly urbanised and decentralised world. According to Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah the Unicef Child Friendly Cities: East
BETONG: The Sarawak government under the leadership of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has provided large allocations through various programmes to develop schools in the state. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the allocations were given to build schools that
BETONG: The State government will establish new villages in several rural districts in Betong. In announcing this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the new villages would have their own house models. “We will establish it at Lingga, Maludam, Beladin and also Pusa. If the
BETONG: The federal government must have strategic ideas when implementing education policy. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said when it comes to constructing schools, there must be a standard to follow. Explaining, he said SK Maludam built by the Sarawak government at RM34
KUCHING: The Agrofest 2024 will be larger with more programmes, activities, and vendors participating than this year. Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development (M-FICORD) Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, said that given the success of Agrofest this year, his ministry has advocated for the next Agrofest to be
KUCHING: The Kembara Cinta Rasul, featuring the renowned Indonesian Islamic preacher Ustaz Abdul Somad Batubara, was not just a platform for spreading religious teachings but also a hub for diverse programmes benefiting the Muslim community. During the night of Maulid Akbar, a total of 37 food stalls were opened at
