KUALA RAJANG: The Kuala Rajang Islamic Welfare Trust Board (LAKIKR), in partnership with the Norway-based Worldview International Foundation (WIF), has launched the Blue Carbon Project to revitalise local communities and protect the environment. Covering 74,100 acres of mangrove forests, including 23,400 acres in Selalang, Kerubong, and Kerapa, the project aimed
SERIAN: The 23rd Sosek Malindo (Sosial Ekonomi Malaysia-Indonesia) programme will be held in Sanggau, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, from December 7 to 8.Serian Division Resident Caroline Cleophas Joseph said that the event will commence with a series of fun and games at the Entikong Border Crossing Post (PLBN) on December 7.“Unique
KUCHING: The Sri Aman Benak Festival 2024 Committee, led by Deputy Minister for Education, Innovationand Talent Development Datuk Francis Harden Hollis, paid a courtesy visit to Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah on Friday.The visit aimed to extend a formal invitation to
LUNDU: Two additional school blocks have been completed at SMK Lundu and SMK Padawan, bringing classroom overcrowding to an end. It also marks another milestone in Sarawak’s efforts to enhance its education infrastructure. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the newly completed blocks at these schools will provide
KUCHING: Sarawak has never relinquished its rights over oil and gas resources on its continental shelf, asserting that these resources are the state’s property both legally and historically, says political observer Datuk Peter Minos. Responding to former law minister Zaid Ibrahim’s remarks about the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) ruling
SARAWAK is not wavering in its demand for fair representation in Parliament, insisting that constituencies should not be divided according to population density alone, but also should be based on the size of the constituencies. Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman (GPS-Tupong) said the Sarawak government’s demand for one-third of the parliamentary
THE Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government consistently champions rural development and transformation initiatives, says Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman (GPS-Tupong). He criticised Chong Chieng Jen (DAP-Padungan) for what he described as an apparent belittling of the state government’s efforts in rural development during the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) session. Fazzrudin, the
THE federal government may consider offering incentives such as Pioneer Status, Investment Tax Allowance, and Import Duty Exemption to promote investments in key industries, said Datuk Dr Malcom Mussen Lamoh. The Deputy Minister for International Trade, Industry, and Investment explained that Sarawak offers various incentives to attract foreign investments in
THE construction of the RM15 million Sarawak Government Administrative Centre for the district of Daro is expected to begin by the end of 2025. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Native Laws and Customs) Datuk Jefferson Jamit Unyat said the project is currently in the process of land application and
THOSE interested in pursuing studies in the green energy industry can enrol in green technology courses focused on solar energy at the Advanced Technology Training Centre (ADTEC) in Bintulu. Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Datuk Francis Harden Hollis announced that in addition to green technology courses, ADTEC