KUCHING: The restoration of the state’s autonomy in education and health will benefit both Sarawak and Malaysia as a whole, said Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali. She pointed out that the state will be in a better
KUCHING: It is very much-awaited and welcomed news that the federal government has in principle agreed to return autonomy in education and health to Sarawak. Public Health and Housing Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil noted that during the early days of Malaysia’s formation, education and health were subject to
SIMUNJAN: Proposals for the construction of a new building for Simunjan Hospital needs to be listed first in the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) in the fourth rolling plan. Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni emphasised that priority would be given to very urgent projects such as the new Simunjan Hospital.
MIRI: Jalan Pantai, Lutong here is temporarily closed for resurfacing work, says Miri City Council (MCC). MCC said work would take place from Thursday (Jan 5) until Jan 15. “Please obey the traffic management signs provided and the flag guard’s instructions to facilitate traffic flow. “Throughout the work period, road
MIRI: One of the most commonly seen musical instruments in Sarawak, the sape, is a traditional lute of the Orang Ulu community or “upriver people” of central Borneo. In the spirit to uplift and inspire local musicians, Belia Uma Akeh (KEBUMA) will be organising the Sarawak Sape competition, which will
MIRI: View it in whatever way you want, but the sightings of several hornbills perched on the roof of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Senadin Service Centre here certainly bring good tidings to the state coalition, and to the people of Sarawak. The hornbills were seen resting at the top
KUCHING: Autonomy granted to Sarawak and Sabah for development projects under RM50 million will have a positive outcome for the state. In supporting the ambitious ‘decentralisation policy’ by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) said it will enhance, improve and speed up
KUCHING: The Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Ministry is proposing the implementation of a price ceiling for pork to stabilise the price and prevent further price hike, especially during the Lunar New Year period. Its minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said they would propose the matter to
KUCHING: The atmosphere is calm as the city ushers in the year 2023. Early morning light rain occurs in a few locations in Kuching as the new year begins, but cool weather prevails in others where the sun appears to be peeking through the clouds. Hot spots in the city
KUCHING: Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) chairman Chong Chieng Jen has urged for stable pork prices during this upcoming Chinese New Year season. He urged the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government to help the pig farmers in addition to being more proactive in using its autonomy to assist the common
