Friday, 19 December 2025

Author: Nura V Lorna

Grant recipients reminded to prepare progress report to be submitted to monitoring unit

BINTULU: Grant recipients of Small Rural Projects (MRP) and Sarawak Poor Home Improvement Programme (PPRMS) are reminded to prepare a project progress report. Sarawak Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the report is to be submitted to the Sarawak Implementation Monitoring Unit (SIMU)

Sarawak gov’t targets RM1 bln worth of shrimps per year by 2030

BINTULU: The Sarawak government through the Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Ministry (MANRED) aims to export up to RM1 billion worth of shrimps per year by 2030. Its minister Datuk Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said it was part of an effort to make the state an exporter of

Serian youth carnival makes successful debut

SERIAN: Youths turned up in droves to participate in the Serian Parliamentary Youth Carnival over the last weekend. The two-day event was jointly organised by the Serian Parliament Service Centre and the Youth wing of Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Serian branch. Hosted in conjunction with the Malaysia Day celebration,

Turn to religion to address gay sex

KUCHING: Gay sex among tertiary students that is reportedly commonplace in the country can be stopped if students adhere to religious teachings. In stating this the Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers Union (KGBS) said there was a need to actively train volunteers from universities and other centres of higher learning to continue

People-centric GPS ready for GE15

SERIAN: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has been holding steadfast to its promise to serve the people. This we have been doing regardless when the general election is to be held, said Kapit MP Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. “We have not reached a year after the elections at the state

Family cheap sales event a sellout

SERIAN: The Malaysian Family Cheap Sales programme (JMKM) here proved to be a success, with 400 chickens selling out in less than an hour. The programme, which was held for the first time in the Kedup state constituency, benefited more than 20,000 dwellers in the area. As such, Domestic Trade

Sarawak Motorsports Festival: A meeting point for motorsports enthusiasts

KUCHING: The two-day Sarawak Motorsports Festival (SMF) 2022 successfully gathered sports car and cub prix motorcycle enthusiasts from throughout Sarawak. Drivers and riders from Sri Aman and Sibu also enlivened the atmosphere at the race track located at the Sarawak Stadium, Petra Jaya here yesterday. Visitors and motorsports enthusiasts alike

Rain no damper for 200 participating in Sarawak Motorsport Festival

KUCHING: More than 200 participants have joined the car show event at the Sarawak Motorsport Festival (SMF) 2022 held at Petra Jaya motorsport training circuit, Stadium Sarawak today. Apart from the car show, motorsport enthusiasts were also treated to an amazing performance from over 100 participants in the track category.

Vaccinate your dogs and cats to curb rabies

SERIAN: Pet owners have been advised to vaccinate their dogs and cats against rabies. Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) Sarawak director Dr Adrian Susin Ambud appealed to them to do so at the nearest veterinary clinic or government veterinary office. This, he said is very important because prevention is better