LUNDU: Rescue teams will employ alternative strategies in the search and rescue (SAR) efforts to locate the victim who was attacked by a crocodile in Kampung Sungai Rayu on Wednesday evening (Apr 17). Lundu district traffic officer (operations field officer) Inspector Benjamin Annau Kalom said the agencies involved will begin searching
LUNDU: The Sarawak government has been urged to tackle the increasing crocodile population, which has led to crocodile attacks and sightings in non-habitat areas. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said crocodiles are now being found in urban areas such as Kuching Waterfront and residential drainage
BINTULU: Bintulu is set to generate 1,500 megawatts (MW) of electricity by 2028 through gas turbine cycles. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stressed the government’s commitment to expanding the Samalaju industrial area and ensuring the provision of necessary infrastructure. As such, he assured that the gas
BINTULU: This industrial town is expected to experience rapid development that will bring various types of infrastructure to the area in the next five years. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government wants to expand the Samalaju Industrial Park (SIP) to attract more investment
BINTULU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has ambitious plans to elevate Bintulu Port into a pivotal hub in the Asean region. With the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) formalising the transition of Bintulu Port from a federal to a state port, slated for June
KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadhilah Yusof lauded the extraordinary celebrations of Hari Raya in Sarawak, as over 6,000 visitors flocked to his open house today. Fadhilah, who is Petra Jaya MP, expressed gratitude to the attendees, saying it emphasised the strong spirit of togetherness among Sarawakians. “When I
KUCHING: The demands for allocations by opposition Members of Parliament will be discussed in the Unity Government Leadership Council meeting on April 17. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said this follows his meeting with Opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin in Parliament on March 19. Fadillah said the
BETONG: The first compact electrical substation here has been operational since last Friday. The Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneurial Development, Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu, assured that it would resolve the issue of electricity supply disruptions in the Kampung Melayu Betong area. “I hope this facility will resolve the
KUCHING: The highly anticipated 2024 Kuching Festival Food Fair is making its grand return from July 26 to Aug 18 at the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) grounds, welcoming food enthusiasts daily from 5pm to 11pm. The council announced 330 stalls this year, with applications opening April 4 at 8am
LIMBANG: The Sarawak Government has set aside a special fund of RM9 million to restore mosques and suraus in this constituency. Deputy Minister of Food Industry, Commodities and Sarawak Regional Development Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said the allocation encompasses the upgrading of key religious centres, including the mosque in
