Wednesday, 23 July 2025

Author: Nur Hazirah Syukur

Pro-MPKKP people told to repent

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Those who have decided to support or join the Federal Village Community Management Council (Majlis Pengurusan Komuniti Kampung Persekutuan ― MPKKP) have been advised not to be socially and politically blind and to repent. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, who is also Youth

PRS urged to prepare for state polls

KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) has been urged to prepare for polling with less than 18 months to go until the next state election. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing, who is also PRS president, advised party members of all levels to work hard to

Malay community leaders reject MPKK

KUCHING: The proposal to implement the Village Committee Management Council (MPKK) in Sarawak has been objected by Ketua Masyarakat Melayu Bahagian Kuching (KMKK). “As a community leader at grassroots level, I’d like to remind that all of us must unite for our own prosperity and harmony in Sarawak. “If we

Two more stages in Sarawak’s cancer solution

KUCHING: The study on Bintangor tree as a treatment for cancer is at its second stage with two more stages to go before a complete medicine is made. Education, Science and Technological Research assistant minister Dr Annuar Rapaee said that the four stages are needed for producing medicine for humans

Silat ought to be expanded to schools

KUCHING: Education, Science and Technological Research assistant minister Dr Annuar Rapaee wants the silat martial art to be expanded to schools in the state. He said it is not enough to have silat institutions everywhere just to promote it as a self-defence martial art. “Now, silat is an activity that

Unity is key to development

KUCHING: The unity of more than 27 ethnic groups in Sarawak ought to be protected to ensure that the state can develop well. Education, Science and Technological Research assistant minister Dr Annuar Rapaee said that while the state has multi-ethnic communities practising different religions and cultures, the plurality has never

RM500 mln to repair coastal road

SADONG JAYA: A total of RM500 million has been allocated by the state government to repair the coastal road from the northern part of the state to the south for a distance of 896km. Infrastructure and Ports Development Assistant Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi explained that the project was divided into

Don’t be choosy, Mohti graduates advised

KOTA SAMARAHAN:  The Sarawak Zone Ministry of Health Training Institution (Mohti) graduates have been urged to have an open mind when given placements to serve. “Do not choose a place that is close to home only. It must be remembered that when we serve the public sector, we also serve

Mortarboard-wearing graduates create history

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Some 764 Ministry of Health Training Institution (MOHTI) graduates received their diploma at the MOHTI Sarawak Zone Convocation Ceremony 2019 yesterday. Ministry of Health (MOH) training management division secretary Dr Zainal Abidin Sait said that this year’s convocation ceremony created history when the graduates used mortarboards on their

60 to 65? Naaa…

Sarawak youth not in favour of move to up retirement age KOTA SAMARAHAN: Youths in the state disagree with the proposal to increase the retirement age limit from 60 to 65 in the country. Human Resources Minister M Kulasegaran recently said his ministry would consider such a proposal as was