KUCHING: China is calling on the Sarawak government to establish a representative office to enhance bilateral ties. Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Kuching, Xing Wiping, said the establishment of a representative office in China by the state government is crucial to bolstering economic and trade collaborations
BY NURA VALENTIANA LORNA & SHARIFAH NONG-JASIMA KUCHING: Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) has allocated a total of RM1,619,000 to support religious infrastructure in Sarawak for this year. This allocation is earmarked for 1,571 mosques and suraus with each receiving a portion of RM1,571,000. Additionally, RM48,000 has been allocated to 48
BY NURA VALENTIANA LORNA & SHARIFAH NONG-JASIMA KUCHING: The Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) has launched the Mosque Innovative and Creative Group (KIK) to promote creativity and innovation among mosque management committees.Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, who also oversees Islamic affairs, stressed the urgent need
SARIKEI: A total of 16,605 Kenyalang Gold Cards (KGC) have been distributed in the division as of Dec 31 last year. In revealing this, Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the holders are benefitting from services offered by 31 KGC partners, with Selamart
SARIKEI: A total of 163 women from the lower income group have received a total grant of RM325,345, with each receiving business equipment valued at RM2,000. The recipients consist of single mothers or female household heads who are eligible for a one-off grant, including women entrepreneurs from Sarawak aged 18 and
SIMUNJAN: The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women Supreme Council is engaging local communities through the ‘Sarawak Kita Empun’ (SKE) programme. Vice-chief III Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali said the programme’s goal is to directly connect with women in areas under PBB leadership, fostering a closer relationship with grassroots
LIMBANG: A sum of RM250,000 from the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) has been earmarked to enhance the venue for the ‘Badudun’ festival and water buffalo race, organised by the Limbang Malay Association. Deputy Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail assured that RTP funds
BAU: Mid-year will bring clean water to 128 homes in the Tasik Biru constituency, thanks to a RM792,000 project approved under the 2023 Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) fund. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said the four-kilometre long water pipe will provide clean water to Kampung Serikin, Kampung Serasot
KUCHING: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) is sounding the alarm on the peril of exotic pet abuse, notably turtles, and its dire consequences on the local ecosystems. As World National Invasive Alien Species Week unfolds, the SFC stressed the importance of responsible pet ownership, cautioning against the reckless disposal of exotic animals into rivers or other habitats. Exotic pets, such as turtles
KUCHING: The Sarawak Gerontology and Geriatrics Society (SGGS) will host the Active Ageing Sarawak Seniors Conference on March 16 and 17 at Bangunan Baitul Makmur II, here. The conference aims to empower individuals in their golden years and foster awareness about ageing-related issues. The announcement follows a courtesy call from SGGS on Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing
