Author: Nura V Lorna

16 eateries ordered to close

BINTULU: Sixteen eateries were served with closure orders while 74 compound notices were issued during the “Ops Premis Bersih” last February. According to a statement by the Food Safety and Quality Unit of the Bintulu Divisional Health Office, 86 food premises were also inspected during the one-month operation. The operation

Ten villages connected to grid, thanks to ALAF

KUCHING: More than 406 households from ten villages in Pantai Damai were recently connected to the grid through the Sarawak government-funded Additional or Late Applicant Fund (ALAF). ALAF is a programme designed to assist new rural homeowners in already-electrified areas with the costs of connecting their homes to the power

State government committed to powering up every household

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is committed to ensuring every household throughout the state, whether in urban or rural areas, will have full access to electricity. Deputy Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi called on the people, especially in rural areas, to therefore remain patient as the

Rural power projects get going on all fronts

KUCHING: Efforts are being stepped upon the delivery of rural electrification projects to achieve the government’s aspiration to become a developed state in 2030 To meet this goal the state government is working with Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) on numerous fronts like the Rural Power Supply System (RPSS) Project, Rural

Keep up good work, YB urges teachers

SARIKEI: Repok assemblyman Datuk Sri Huang Tiong Sii has urged the education sector here to keep up with their good work among school going children. “I have always supported education, including infrastructure development as well as educational assistance such as for uniforms, school bags and shoes throughout my time as

Appeal goes out for better police to citizen ratio

KUCHING: Bukit Aman has been told to provide for more police manpower in Sarawak. The call comes from Sarawak Patriot Association (SPA) chairman Datuk Dr Lau Pang Heng who said it has always been their wish to ensure a better police to citizen ratio in the state. “The police to

Food bazaar attracts many entrepreneurs

KUCHING: The food bazaar, held in conjunction with the Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia 2022 programme at Padang Merdeka Kuching, attracted many local food entrepreneurs. One of them was Alleyza Abdul Rahman who promoted the products she made and those obtained from local vendors. Among the local products she sold were ‘rempeyek’,

Citrawarna expects RM200,000 for handcrafts sales

KUCHING: The four-day Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia 2022 is expected to achieve a total revenue of RM200,000 for handcrafts sales, with more than 50,000 visitors to the carnival.   Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said RM162,000 was collected from the handicrafts sales, on the first three

Sarawak committed to modern agriculture mission

SERIAN: Sarawak is committed to providing infrastructure to develop modern agriculture at Tarat Agriculture Station (TAS), including Semenggoh Nature Reserve. Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said TAS needed to improve its infrastructure to apply the smart farming method. “I notice they need

Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia 2022: Good response from public

KUCHING: The launch of the Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia 2022 celebration yesterday received enthusiastic response from the public.   The event themed ‘Cultural Diversity Festival’ highlights various uniqueness in the activities held from Feb 24 to 27 at the Kuching Waterfront. The Sarawak Drum Festival, Sarawak Craft Festival, Malaysian Textile Craft