SARIKEI: Residents of Rumah Nyandang in Sungai Nansang Ulu Strass can now feel contented due to the completion of a road improvement project. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change, Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii who is also Sarikei MP has successfully secured funding for the 198-metre-long and
KUCHING: A total of RM1,662,400 has been set aside to provide cash assistance to 16,624 needy people under the Sejambak Kasih Aidilfitri 2024 programme. Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said this Sarawak Welfare Department (JKM) initiative aims to support families during the festive season.
KUCHING: Yang di-Pertua Negeri (TYT) Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, accompanied by his wife Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi Taib, made a visit to the Satok Ramadan Bazaar here on Thursday (March 14). They arrived at the location at around 3pm before strolling through the entire area,
SIBURAN: Residents around Kampung Batu Gong Baru and Kampung Batu Gong Lama will see rapid infrastructure growth in their areas through the construction of gravel road, a new bridge and land acquisition. This is because the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA) has earmarked RM4 million to construct a primary
KUCHING: Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, accompanied by his wife Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi Taib, graced the ‘bersungkei’ (breaking of fast) ceremony at Astana Negeri Sarawak yesterday (March 13). Their presence added a touch of grandeur to the event on the second day
KUCHING: The Malaysian Board of Technologists (MBOT) is supporting talent development in Sarawak in the field of technology said its president Prof Datuk Dr Siti Hamisah Tapsir. She said the Sarawak has an exciting talent prospect, with them being exposed to state-of-the-art projects such as the hydrogen-powered Automated Rapid Transit
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Pensions for former politicians should be based on the highest position they held during their tenure. Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) President Datuk Dr Adnan Mat said this would be more reasonable due to perceptions that politicians receive large pensions. He said what
KUCHING: Embarking on an exciting venture, the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) is delving into podcasts to deliver accurate information about state government policies and initiatives. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol revealed that the initiative aligns with the Premier’s goal to enhance
LUNDU: Tanjong Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan has announced RM43,500 to enliven Ramadan celebrations in mosques and prayer halls, continuing the tradition initiated by his late father, Pehin Sri Adenan Satem. “A total of RM16,000 was allocated to 16 mosques, each receiving RM1,000, while RM12,500 went to 25 village prayer
SIMUNJAN: A total of 3,000 mixed indigenous tree saplings have been planted in the Sabal Forest Reserve in the continuing effort to maintain over 50 per cent forest cover in Sarawak. Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni lauded the initiative, which was organised by the
