KUCHING: The Ministry of Plantations and Commodities will assess how many farmers were impacted by the floods, allowing for the proper distribution of relief. The National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA), said its minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, is in charge of delivering disaster aid, including for floods. According to him,
KUCHING: The new Ikhwanul Islam Taman Sukma Mosque, which has been relocated in front of the old mosque, was officially opened by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof last night (March 4). The new mosque, which can accommodate up to 3,000 people at a time, was built at a
KUCHING: The credibility of the unity government will be determined by how well it does in implementing initiatives within 100 days of taking office. With the objective of convincing the nation that the government is serious and works to implement the manifesto – fighting for efforts to assist the people
BINTULU: Grace and poise took centre stage at the International Women’s Day celebration here with a cheongsam competition organised by the Bintulu Chinese Women’s Association. Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang said the competition not only highlighted the culture of the Chinese community but also highlighted the beauty of unity and
SERIAN: A photo of a water buffalo statue in the city recently amused the people in social media for having a peculiar appearance. Rumours said the statue was built before the year 2000, and since then, the effects of time have worn on it. The paint was chipping, the metal
LUBOK ANTU: Telecommunication towers that have been established in the constituency must be fully operational with communication network and internet services. Local Member of Parliament (MP) Roy Angau Gingkoi emphasised the need for the connection line to be operational and completed by the end of 2023. “It must be clear
KUCHING: Collaboration between the Sarawak Mosque Welfare Trust Board (LAKMNS) and Open University Malaysia (OUM) provides an opportunity for kindergarten teachers under LAKMNS to pursue their studies in early childhood education. LAKMNS chief executive officer Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai said the cooperation between the two parties benefits teachers
KUCHING: The Open University Malaysia (OUM) Kuching Learning Centre is looking to expand its collaboration with various state government agencies and organisations in hopes of strengthening education. Its director Hamimah Kipli stressed the significance of bridging the educational gap between urban and rural dwellers through its open and distance learning
KUCHING: The Ministry of Works is committed to assisting the Education Ministry (MoE), said Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. The Works Minister applauded the budgetary provisions made under the development budget for projects to improve subpar school buildings in Malaysia, especially Sabah and Sarawak. He noted that his ministry, through
KUCHING: A park near Pine Square in MJC, Batu Kawah here has been suggested to be converted into an anti-flood park with a sunken basin that could hold and redirect a significant amount of rainwater to prevent flooding in the area. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said