SERIAN: The Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) environmental quality controller Jack Liam aims to establish Environmental Lovers Clubs (PALS) in 500 schools this year. He said that so far, 478 PALS Clubs, comprising 322 primary schools and 156 secondary schools, have been established in Sarawak. As such, he expressed
KUCHING: Today (July 12), the Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, honoured ten members of the Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) with service certificates as a token of appreciation for their outstanding dedication and service. The certificate presentation took place during a courtesy visit by the
SERIAN: Several rivers in Sarawak, categorised among the most polluted in Malaysia, are not polluted by man-made activities. Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said these rivers appear black due to the peat soil at their base, not industrial contaminants. He suggested a
MIRI: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is eyeing the establishment of a Fudan University branch specialising in biomedical science in the constituency. He noted that Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian is currently in negotiations with the university, one of China’s top five universities,
MIRI: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stressed that Sarawak’s educational policy does not focus on race, but rather aims towards fostering a new economy. He said that the state government does not differentiate between Chinese schools, public schools, or international schools, as long as the students
KUCHING: The Bornean states of Sarawak and Sabah ‘suffer in silence every year just to participate’ in national events held in Malaya. Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the costs for contingents from the two states for sports events like the Malaysian Games
KUCHING: The Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) has voiced strong opposition to the recent directive to close police station gates nationwide after 10pm. This directive was announced by Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail on July 9 as a security measure following an attack on the Ulu Tiram Police
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak is taking the lead in net zero efforts, promising an economic boost for the ringgit and a sustainable future. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian noted that Sarawak is set to receive investment from South Korea by 2050, forecasting an RM2.3 trillion influx. He expressed
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) is committed to advancing towards the Child-Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI) by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian lauded the initiative, saying it is vital for nation-building, particularly under the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030
SIBURAN: Nestled within the Sarawak Delta Geopark, the Padawan sub district is emerging as a prime destination for geological enthusiasts and adventure seekers. According to head of the Social Transformation Section and representative of the Resident of Kuching Division Joseph Liaw, Padawan boasts a plethora of unique geological sites that
