KUCHING: The National Family Policy is currently being reviewed to enhance its focus on the family’s crucial role in socio-economic development. Women, Family, and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the aim is to build a strong and prosperous family institution. As part of this effort, she assured
KUCHING: The National Subfertility Centre will be established in Sarawak, said Women, Family, and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She revealed that the building is already in the process of renovation, with plans to incorporate a laboratory as a crucial component. Expressing her intention to propose the addition
KUCHING: A total of RM15 million has been approved to address the flash flood challenges in Jalan Burung Durian, with an additional RM2.5 million designated for Taman Happy Valley. Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap expressed recognition of the struggles faced by residents in these areas, enduring the repeated ordeal of
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
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 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
WITH Kampung Lintang now a memory, the relevant ministries and agencies are urged to expedite the implementation of all riverbank erosion prevention projects in Simunjan. Its assemblyman Awla Dris expressed concern over the lack of updates on erosion control projects along the Pekan Simunjan waterfront. He lamented that locals are
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
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
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
