Saturday, 24 May 2025

Author: Nura V Lorna

Go boldly into new ventures, Willie tells co-ops

KUCHING: Cooperative members have been urged to venture into unexplored fields such as renewable energy. Member of the Board of Directors of the Co-operative Institute of Malaysia (CIM) Datuk Willie Mongin said the country has abundant resources and potential business opportunities in agriculture and product marketing. He pointed out that

Sarawak govt empowers entrepreneurs through infrastructure, knowledge

DARO: The Sarawak government is committed to supporting entrepreneurs in the state by not only providing infrastructure but also imparting knowledge. Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad pointed out the importance of entrepreneurial knowledge in the rapidly changing business landscape due to market and societal shifts. “This is crucial as the entrepreneurial

State Health director Dr Ooi to retire

KUCHING: Sarawak Health Department (JKNS) director Dr Ooi Choo Huck will be retiring on February 4. A ceremony for the handing over of duties was held today between the outgoing health director and State Health Deputy Director (Public Health) Dr Veronica Lugah. The signing of the handover note was witnessed

Landslide in Kapit after heavy rain

KAPIT: Relentless heavy rain across several areas has triggered a landslide in front of Nanga Manap Batu longhouse, here yesterday (Jan 30). The Song district police station which received a report from longhouse headman Timothy Asson, alerting them to the situation, promptly dispatched a team of officers to assess the

Encouraging turnout at Mobile Community Service Programme in Serian

SERIAN: The Mobile Community Service Programme (Mobile CS) held at Kampung Mongkos longhouse saw a promising turnout, with over 500 residents by 10 am. Registrations for the Central Database Hub (PADU) surpassed 30, and authorities anticipate this number to exceed 200 by the end of the programme. Organised by the

Samarahan E-Sports event fosters youth talent and cultural preservation

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The recent Samarahan E-Sports event served as a vibrant platform for young gamers to display their skills and passion. Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) Datuk Rubiah Wang underscored the profound impact of technology on the escalating popularity of video games, cultivating a distinct and devoted

Huge croc captured in Serian

SERIAN: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) has captured a big crocodile in the waters of Kampung Rimba Padi. The 15-footer, weighing approximately 450kg, was captured in the early hours of today through a collaborative effort between SFC and the village residents. Despite the significant capture, locals revealed that another, even

RED Care charity initiative launched

SERIAN: RED FM, A local radio station operated by Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM), has launched RED Care. The new programme is the station’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative dedicated to aid the less fortunate members of the Sarawak community. RED Care’s logo was officially launched by Serian MP Datuk Seri

Building adjacent to Kapit Hospital awaiting MoH’s approval

KAPIT: The construction of a new building adjacent to Kapit Hospital is currently awaiting a decision from the Ministry of Health (MoH). It was made to understand the proposed project has long been planned and submitted to MoH and the Kapit Resident Office. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Native

Leadership forum touches on PCDS 2030

LANGKAWI: The unveiling of the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 by the Special Advisor in the Sarawak Premier’s Department Datuk Amar Jaul Samion marked the commencement of the Leadership Forum 2024. The forum is being held at The Ritz-Carlton resort here, yesterday (Jan 27). With detailed explanations, Jaul, serving