KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak government has been urged to consider an increase in the monthly allowance for community leaders and village chiefs (KMKK). State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Deputy Speaker Datuk Idris Buang said he would request the state government to review this matter. He explained that currently, the monthly allowance
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A crocodile, estimated to be 10 to 12 feet long, was spotted in the rivers of Nonok and Sampun in Kota Samarahan, as reported by Sarawak Edition on Friday. As such, the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) in a Facebook post advised residents around Nonok and Sampun to be
KUCHING: The opening of the Co-opbank Pertama’s (CBP) second Kuching branch aligns with CBP’s strategic plan to further expand its business in Sarawak. Cooperative Commission of Malaysia (SKM) deputy chief executive officer (CEO) Amran Abd Kadir said they have received an application from the Bau Koperasi Penanam Sawit Mampan (KPSM)
KUCHING: Kucei’s Kitchen 7th Mile has issued an official statement extending an apology in response to a recent social media controversy involving a family member’s reaction to constructive criticism. The controversy arose when Facebook user Jong Shiau Chin shared feedback about their famous Rojak Kucei at Batu Lintang. The viral
KUCHING: National professional boxer Daeloniel McDelon Bong, also known as Kilat Boy, has been appointed as the Harakah Islamiah (HIKMAH) Sarawak Youth Icon 2024. He formalised his role by signing the appointment deed alongside HIKMAH chief executive officer, Alwi Morshidi, during a courtesy visit from the Sahabat Belia HIKMAH (SBH)
KUCHING: A total of 99,145 Sarawakians have registered in the Central Database Hub (PADU) system. PADU reported that the number of successfully registered individuals has reached 996,926 as of January 11, 2024, at 11.59 pm. As such, PADU encouraged Malaysians to register and update their information on the PADU system
KUCHING: A pilot project aimed at facilitating business licence applications and renewals will be implemented in various areas in Sarawak. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian explained that this initiative followed challenges in obtaining business licences. “Currently, processes and procedures for obtaining business licences in Sarawak are not uniform between
KUCHING: Pahang Regent Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah will make a four-day visit to Sarawak from Jan 15 to 19. In a recent Instagram story, he conveyed his excitement, saying: “Dear Sarawakians, I am on the way.” During his visit, he will discuss on
KUCHING: Nurelyana Baharin, crowned Dewi Remaja 2023, emphasises the significance of confidence plus a background in the arts for success in beauty pageants. Choosing to delay her entry into the pageant until completing a bachelor’s degree in theatre performance, Nurel attributes her success to a lifelong immersion in the arts.
KUCHING: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) must embrace the development of digital technology in their businesses. Advisor to the Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment (MINTRED) Datuk Seri Naroden Majais stressed the crucial role SMEs play in the country and the state’s economies, urging them to be proactive and
