Wednesday, 13 August 2025

Author: Nura V Lorna

Mutual understanding key to upholding unity, says Tupong rep

KUCHING: Upholding unity in a multicultural society like Sarawak heavily relies on nurturing mutual understanding among its diverse people. In stressing this, Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said integration among the community is crucial as it would allow any arising conflicts to be managed amicably. “Each person has a different

Eco run instils culture of cleanliness

KUCHING: The Green Day Eco Run 2023 serves as a crucial platform to instil a sense of environmental sustainability among the community. Deputy Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi highlighted that the event held at Trombol Beach has successfully engaged the youth, instilling a culture of cleanliness

Authorities challenged on religious policies

Authorities at both federal and state levels have been called upon to avoid policies that restrict religious freedom. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) vice president and Central Youth chief Datuk Michael Tiang expressed shock at the Association of Churches in Sarawak (ACS) pulling out of TVS’s ‘Christmas Carol, Sarawak in

Sarawak attracts RM4.8 bln FDI

SARAWAK recorded a commendable total investment of RM16.7 billion in the third quarter of 2023, marking a significant milestone in the region’s economic development. Deputy Minister of International Trade, Industry, and Investment, Datuk Malcolm Mussen Lamoh said that out of this impressive figure, RM4.8 billion stems from foreign direct investment

RM1 flat rate records increase in bus commuters 

THE RM1 Flat Rate Bus Fare Programme saw a surge in ridership, mainly comprising B40 passengers, reaching 10.5 million movements from May 2020 to September 2023,. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil noted a substantial increase from over 1.2 million in 2020 to over 3.5 million last year. The

Substantial amount to boost state agricultural sector

SARAWAK is expected to spend a significant amount under the State Budget for next year to boost the state’s agricultural sector. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the government’s strategy involves attracting private investment and implementing various initiatives. He asserted the government is allocating substantial funds

Focus on food security; hybrid rice seeds promising

THE Sarawak government will set aside RM22.65 million under the 2024 State Budget to step up measures to enhance food security. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said a sum of RM1.15 million will be allocated next year to continue the rehabilitation and upgrading of the paddy planting

RM662 mln for road and bridge projects

UNDER the 2024 State Budget, a sum of RM662 million will be set aside for the implementation of various road and bridge projects. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stressed that road development which includes bridges, has always been given priority by the Sarawak government to connect

Special Task Force to facilitate 9,314 citizenship applications

SONG: A total of 9,314 citizenship applications have been received from across the state. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the Special Task Force from the National Registration Department will facilitate the citizenship application process for these individuals in the hinterlands of Sarawak. He said the establishment of