KUCHING: The National Registration Department (NRD) is looking into legal avenues to assist stateless Lun Bawang senior citizen Purait Arun, who urgently needs treatment for his tumor. Referring to an article by The Vibes on Feb 3, 2023, titled ‘Stateless S’wakian with Large Tumour Seeks Home Minister’s Aid for Citizenship’, the
WITH unwavering support from his parents and the knowledge gained from the Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (CENTEX), Akmal Hibatullah Irfan Ahmad Affiandey now owns Segakcut Barbershop, which has expanded to 15 branches. Akmal, a graduate with a Professional Diploma in Hair Design and Make-up, firmly believes in sharing knowledge.
SERIAN: Kedup assemblyman Datuk Martin Ben has assured the imminent appointment of Iban community leader positions, including Pemanca here. Martin said that despite Serian’s elevation to divisional status, the appointment of Iban Pemanca remains pending. He hoped for not only the establishment of the Iban community leader role but also
KUCHING: The Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Medical Faculty alumni 1985 batch paid a visit to the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) building on Friday (Feb 2). The delegation was led by Transport Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil who is also an alumnus of the faculty. The visit was aimed
KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) aims to attract 7 million inbound tourists to Malaysia this year. Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said this effort involves collaboration with industry players, including the Malaysia Inbound Chinese Association (MICA), and leverages the visa-free policy launched in December 2023. He expressed
KUCHING: The Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) is set to take over the management of scheduled waste in Sarawak entirely by Jan 1, 2025. NREB deputy chairman Datuk Len Talif Salleh said this transition is part of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), transferring authority from the Department of Environment
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is set to attend a dinner reception in conjunction with the30th anniversary celebration of Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB). NREB deputy chairman Datuk Len Talif Salleh said NREB is gearing up for a significant commemoration of its three-decade milestone, with
SIBU: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) has organised crocodile handling courses to address the challenges posed by crocodile conflicts in various regions of Sarawak. The training, conducted at the Sibu Regional Office, focused on improving existing procedures and incorporated elements of public speaking for all participants on Wednesday. SFC in
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
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
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