BETING MARO: Razaili Gapor has stressed the need to elevate the gula apong production industry to a higher level, highlighting its potential to boost the local economy. The Beting Maro assemblyman pointed out that this particular industry had untapped opportunities for further development and could offer a substantial income for
KUCHING: Sarawak is eyeing the opportunity to host the fourth National Journalists Day (Hawana) next year. Communications and Multimedia Minister Fahmi Fadzil said that Sarawak’s keen interest in hosting the prestigious event will be discussed with the organising committee to explore the possibility. “We are aware of Sarawak’s aspiration to
LAWAS: The Kembara Sarawak convoy was flagged off on Sunday (May 28) in conjunction with Sarawak’s 60th anniversary of independence. The convoy flagged off by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will see participants touring 12 divisions statewide. According to Minister of Tourism, Creative Industries and Performing
LAWAS: Sarawak has taken a new direction and approach in its economic development as it celebrates 60 years of independence. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari said the Sarawak government had also taken the initiative to train the youth to continue the state’s development efforts. “From the point of
KUCHING: Unity within a multiracial, multi-religious, and multicultural society is paramount for the greater common good. In stating this, Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos emphasised that it is unity that binds people together. “Disunity, on the reverse, brings about division and dissension. It can even lead
KUCHING: Melanaus are encouraged to organise more activities to strengthen their ties with one another. In stating this, Deputy Minister for Urban Planning Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh pointed out that the Melanau community was diverse as it comprised over 40 ethnicities. “With the diversity that we
KUCHING: The Sarawak government estimates that around 60,000 dogs in the state need to be vaccinated to curb the spread of rabies. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said thus far, only 4,700 dogs had been vaccinated, leaving another 55,000 dogs to be vaccinated. “I believe that when
KUCHING: The worrying rabies situation in Sarawak has prompted the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) Sarawak advise the public to work together with the authorities to curb the disease. Its chairman Dr Liew Shan Fap said Sarawak has recorded 66 cases of human rabies and 59 deaths since its first outbreak
THE Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) is urged to speed up the construction of the channel diversion project in Kabong constituency. Kabong assemblyman Mohammad Chee Kadir said that the project was announced by the Premier some time ago to address the severe erosion issue along the banks of Sungai Seblak
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg yesterday received a courtesy visit from Dr Beh Swan Gin, permanent secretary for development in the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) Singapore. Dr Beh said the visit was his first to a Sarawak leader since he was appointed as
