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
KUCHING: The completion of two Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects at a locality here marks a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to enhance community facilities and infrastructure in the area. The RM150,000 projects, aimed at upgrading recreational parks at Lorong 7, Semaba Park, and Lorong Jalan Semaba 2B2, were successfully executed
KUCHING: In a historic move, the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Sarawak Branch is set to host the inaugural Premier Sarawak Best Book Awards 2022/2023. This prestigious accolade aims to recognise and honour outstanding authors originating from Sarawak. Divided into two distinct categories, namely DBP Publication and External Publisher Publication, the awards
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian has assured that the flooding problem in the Desa Wira area will be resolved within three years. He said this would be achieved through the completion of a flood mitigation project, rainwater retention ponds and flood pumping stations. Dr Sim who
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian has every reason to believe that the long-awaited Sarawak River bypass channel will finally see the light of day. His confidence stems from the fact that Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof is now in charge of Sarawak affairs. He
