KUCHING: A Rest and Service Area (RSA) in Jelukong is all set to open its doors to the public on January 1, 2024. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said that the project is nearly complete, with around 83 per cent of the work done. “The RSA here will
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has donated RM100,000 to the Federation of Sarawak Journalists Association (FSJA) to organise the Kenyalang Journalism Award (KJA) 2023. FSJA president Andy Jong said the allocation is in addition to the sponsorship given by their ‘gold’ KJA sponsors, namely Shell, Petronas, and Sarawak Energy who each
SEMATAN: Childcare centres nationwide have been urged to install closed-circuit television (CCTVs) systems in their premises. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri emphasised the need for CCTVs, saying it is for the safety of children in the centres and as an assurance to parents. However, she
KUCHING: The outcome of the state elections in the six states of Peninsular Malaysia being tied shows that Pakatan Harapan (PH) still has the support of the people. Political analyst Professor Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman said the potential of the Unity Government was clearly shown in the results of
KUCHING: The outcome of Pakatan Harapan-Barisan Nasional (PH-BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) being tied at 3-3 in the state elections in six states maintains the status quo. In stating this, political analyst Dick Lembang Dugun said the results of the state elections were a surprise as voters in the said states
KUCHING: The Sarawak Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 Initiative Briefing and Explanation programme received a thumbs-up from its attendees. The event, organised by the Political Secretary from the Premier Department, aimed to share info about Sarawak Government’s plans under Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s leadership. Deputy
KUCHING: The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developments’ Association (SHEDA) is hoping to collaborate with Green Building Index (GBI) to develop and strengthen the skills budding architects and building engineers. SHEDA secretary general Angie Kueh stated that such an initiative is needed to expose the new generation to what green
KUCHING: The Sarawak Forest Department (SFD) has recently granted a study permit for forest carbon activities to a local company in the state. SFD director Datuk Hamden Mohammad said that before issuing the Forest Carbon License, applicants must obtain the study permit first. “With this permit, the company is required
NESTLED on the island of Borneo, Sarawak is celebrated for both its soul-stirring scenery and its pulsating cultural roots. The Sarawak Regatta exemplifies the state’s long-standing culture and cohesion. At the heart of this grand celebration are the skilled boat builders, unsung heroes who craft the vessels that glide gracefully
KUCHING: The authority given to Sarawak to approve development projects worth below RM50 million in the state is the right move to cut bureaucracy. According to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, he proposed the said idea to the Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim) during the formation