KUCHING: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) has expressed its approval of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living initiative to involve experts from the university in a special committee aimed at stabilising the prices of essential goods in Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan. Dr Dzul Hadzwan Husaini, a senior lecturer
KUCHING: In light of World Toilet Day, the importance of maintaining clean toilets, particularly in schools, has been highlighted. Mimbar Permuafakatan Ibu Bapa Malaysia (MAPIM) Sarawak president Datuk Rozalix Edi Wahab supported this initiative, citing its role in cultivating moral values in children. “Instilling attitudes and practices of cleanliness in
ASAJAYA: The Sarawak government has approved over RM150 million for the second phase of the Sungai Tambirat Embankment project. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the project extends 1.2 kilometres, linking phase one’s river bank to Kampung Tambirat’s end. “The project, approved
TRANSLATED BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY ASAJAYA: Despite the monsoon season often causing disruptions in food supplies, one trader at the Tambirat Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) Hawker Centre near here is successfully overcoming challenges. The owner of V10 Stall, Dolhan Mat, 58, who is also a fruit and vegetable trader,
KUCHING: The Indian community in Sarawak is enveloped in the excitement of Deepavali, or Diwali, as they actively finalise their preparations to celebrate the Festival of Lights today. Similarly, Sajne Saravanan, a 20-year-old student at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), was excited to celebrate Deepavali with her family for the first
KUCHING: More than 2,500 people came together for the Sarawak Solidarity Gathering with Palestine to voice their support for the Palestinian people. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah stated that the event was not a religious assembly but rather organised to demonstrate the
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has serious misgivings about involving students, especially the younger lot, in the Palestinian Solidarity Week. To the Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development it would be inappropriate to do so given their tender age. “However, I see no issue with adults or
ASAJAYA: The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) is committed to expanding the establishment of Tahfiz kindergartens under the Community Development Department (KEMAS), including in Sarawak. Its Deputy Minister, Datuk Rubiah Wang said there are several early childhood education centres that have been identified in the state to be
ASAJAYA: Sarawak needs to find a mechanism to speed up the implementation of projects that have been approved in the state, said Datuk Rubiah Wang. The Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) said the matter was because Sarawak was a little behind in terms of project implementation. “So,
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The rising cost of raw materials, including rice, is affecting food traders, especially those selling mixed rice dishes. The owner of Pinang Bistro Mohd Nurhakim Mohd Hashim, 34, said that this inflationary pressure is evident, as preparing various dishes requires diverse raw materials. “Therefore, the rise in the
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