KOTA SAMARAHAN: Construction of the new Taman Desa Ilmu Mosque and several suraus in the constituency is expected to proceed according to schedule. Rural and Regional Development Deputy Minister, Datuk Rubiah Wang, said the planned facilities would help accommodate the growing number of worshippers and strengthen community development. “I hope
LUNDU: The Social Work Profession Bill is expected to be tabled in Parliament by the end of this year, or by early next year at the latest. Women, Family and Community Development Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said the proposed legislation is now in its final stages, with engagements and
LUNDU: Over RM130.2 million has been disbursed to more than 45,800 monthly aid recipients in Sarawak as of June 2025. Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said the amount is part of the RM209.7 million allocation channelled to the Sarawak Social Welfare Department (JKMS) this
KUCHING: Malaysia must improve the remuneration of medical professionals to prevent worsening brain drain, especially in Sarawak and Sabah, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. He stressed that it is no longer realistic to expect doctors to remain in the country under the outdated notion of “cheap
SERIAN: The Dual Language Programme Sarawak Assessment Test (UP-DLP) for Primary Six students, scheduled for October 15 and 16, will be used to gauge how well students have grasped Mathematics and Science taught in English over the past six years. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah
SERIAN: A total of 150 families in the constituency received food baskets and festive hampers under the PETRONAS Uplifting Lives Gawai 2025 programme. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn, said the initiative aligns with the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. He said the
SERIAN: The Serian Industrial Training Institute (ILP) will contribute significantly to Malaysia and Sarawak’s advancement in skilled human capital. Serian MP Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem said the presence of ILP in a small town like Serian is a historic step forward that will place the district on the national
KAPIT: Local Bumiputera entrepreneurs have been urged to break out of their comfort zones and not remain ‘jaguh kampung’ or local champions. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said they must expand their business networks through various platforms including mass media and social media. He reminded local entrepreneurs not
KAPIT: The RM10.3 million Kapit Waterfront phase two is expected to become a new attraction for visitors while creating more space for community activities and economic growth in the division. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the project, completed on June 19, also serves as a symbol of
SELANGAU: Efforts to transform Selangau into a coffee planting hub are gaining momentum with the distribution of 30,000 seedlings to local residents this year. Selangau MP Edwin Banta said the initiative is part of a long-term strategy to promote high-value crops and generate sustainable rural income. He said coffee planting