LUNDU: Billy Sujang showed what it takes to be a caring and concerned wakil rakyat. Despite battling illness and fatigue, the Opar assemblyman was determined to lead a field visit alongside the Kampung Stungkor Baru village development and security committee (JKKK), the Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB), and the Greater
KUCHING: The Faculty of Engineering, Computing, and Science (FECS) at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus (Swinburne) celebrated a landmark event with its inaugural Alumni Coffee Talk on May 15. In a statement, Swinburne said the event brought together esteemed professionals from diverse industries to share insights on transitioning from
KUCHING: The Kuching Trefoil Guild Girl Guide (TGG), led by its chairwoman Datin Dona Drury Wee, organised a charitable activity recently as part of the association’s efforts to alleviate the burden of marginalised families, especially during major festive seasons. In its press statement, TGG handed out daily necessities and some
KUCHING: Sarawakians can now participate in carbon trading, with online licence applications opening in December. Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Dr. Hazland Abang Hipni, said that those with at least 100 hectares of land can apply for a carbon trading licence. He said the eligible land must
KUCHING: Sarawak is poised to play a significant role in addressing climate challenges through both nature-based and technical-based solutions. Deputy Energy and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Dr. Hazland Abang Hipni said Sarawak is endowed with many natural resources that can contribute to environmental sustainability. This, he said, includes its vast
KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has been appointed as the honorary assistant commissioner of the Civil Defence Force (APM) Sarawak. In a statement on Facebook, he extended his gratitude to APM for entrusting him with this significant responsibility. Dr Yii asserted the critical role of the APM, emphasising their round-the-clock
KUCHING: A local economist has cautioned that the RM2,102 minimum wage proposed by the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) will have a ripple effect across various sectors. While the intention behind the policy is to ensure fair wages and improve the standard of living for workers, Dr Dzul Hadzwan Husaini
MUKAH: A Type 3 Health Clinic will be constructed in the constituency to address the healthcare facility needs of the area. Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine said the proposed site for the health clinic has already been identified for the project’s construction. “I hope the project proceeds smoothly as planned and
KUCHING: A delegation of tertiary students from the University of Waikato, New Zealand, immersed themselves in Sarawak’s vibrant indigenous communities during their visit to the Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC) recently. The students with Maori heritage embarked on a journey to deepen their understanding of SBC’s engagement with the state’s indigenous
PADAWAN: The Sarawak government has allocated RM14 million for the Bengoh Resettlement Scheme (BRS) village expansion programme. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil reaffirmed that the state government is focusing on developing the BRS area. As such, he said the Sarawak government has requested the Education Ministry to establish
