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
KUCHING: A dream of opening her own clinic is driving Diploma in Science graduate Nur Farah Atiqah Mohamad Sardon to continue her studies in the field of healthcare. The 22-year-old is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy at University Cyberjaya, Selangor. “After completing my degree, I plan to work
KUCHING: Sarawak is ready to introduce a new technique to produce biofuels that uses algae or moss plants, with the active participation of local communities. Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Dr. Hazland Abang Hipni said that the project will involve growing algae in translucent water tanks, allowing sunlight
KUCHING: The Sarawak State Mosque Welfare Trust Board (LAKMNS) is taking significant steps to streamline its five-year green strategy improvement plan. LAKMNS chief executive officer Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai said the plan is one of the efforts to support the Sarawak government’s initiative to empower environmental sustainability. “Among
KUCHING: The Industrial Zone in Kidurong, Bintulu will become a “job pool” for young people in Sarawak, thanks to the establishment of two hydrogen plants scheduled for completion by 2027. Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said the establishment of the plants was carried out
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of 1,908 women entrepreneurs throughout Sarawak have been assisted through the Quick Win programme organised by the Community Development Department (KEMAS). Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development Datuk Rubiah Wang said that the programme, which began in 2017, provides skills training for rural women to
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Discussions are ongoing regarding the proposed restructuring of the salary scale for educators in Taman Bimbingan Kanak-Kanak (TABIKA) under the Community Development Department (KEMAS), based on qualifications and experience. Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development, Datuk Rubiah Wang, clarified that the previous announcement pertained only to an