MIRI: Several modifications will be made to the Kampung Batu Satu Kuala Baram Erosion Control Project to overcome the stranding of driftwood debris on the beach. “A team of experts and engineers have studied and suggested that the groynes (low wall or barrier) and existing concrete ramps need to be
SIBU: Sarawakians are gearing up to celebrate the seventh Sarawak Day on July 22. The celebration, which has been declared a public holiday, will begin at 8pm at the Sibu Indoor Stadium. Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development MinisterDatuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said among the highlights are the Rosli
SRI AMAN: A fire assistance project, meant to help fire victims build residences here, is now done. The longhouse razed in a fire last year was Annie Longhouse in Kampung Semawa Ulu, Pantu. Now the dwelling has been restored or replaced and the project is considered completed. Sri Aman District
KUCHING: The blood donation campaign organised by the Kuching Hokkien Association Youth Section yesterday was a huge success. 159 pints of blood were collected for the blood bank at the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) instead of the targeted 150 pints. This was revealed by vice chairman II for MRC Kuching
KUCHING: All parties must play their part in controlling the cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD), said Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. The Deputy Premier noted that the HFMD cases have dropped significantly in the past week. “The number of HFMD cases has decreased from 822 in
KUCHING: Blockades are not the answer to land claims or disputes over the Sarawak-Sabah Link Road (SSLR) project. Selangau MP Baru Bian who made this clear said such courses of action would only disrupt and delay the completion of the project. He said any such disputes should instead be referred
SERIAN: Despite pressure from various sources, Sarawak will continue to have adequate supply of eggs and chickens according to Datuk Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi. The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister said his ministry had discussed with the Sarawak Livestock Breeders’ Association (SLBA) to tackle the issue. “An engagement session
BINTULU: Bintulu Port held a ‘Majlis Jasamu Dikenang’ reception as a token of appreciation, remembrance and respect for the sacrifices and contributions that have been rendered to it by staff members who have retired or are due to retire soon. The reception was held yesterday (June 10) at the Parkcity
KUCHING: About 40 senior officers of the state Forest Department will participate in the four-day 19th Malaysian Forestry Conference (19th MFC) beginning on Sunday (June 12 to 15) in Kuantan. The Sarawak delegation led by Forest Department director Datuk Hamden Mohammad is scheduled to present a plenary working paper, achievements
KUCHING: Sarawak’s education system needs to be excellent in general, and not just in selected schools, says Wellie Henry Majang. The founder and advisor of Dayak Think Tank Association Sarawak (DTTAS) said the association was always ready to work with the Sarawak government towards this. “We want to ensure that