KUCHING: A total of RM62 million has been allocated to 413,380 students across 1,460 schools in Sarawak under the Early Schooling Assistance (BAP) programme as part of the Sejahtera Madani Initiative. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak), Datuk Mustapha Sakmud, said the BAP would be distributed to
KUCHING: A total of 28 schools in Sarawak were unable to operate this morning due to flooding, following a reassessment and new reports from affected districts. Earlier, State Education Department (JPNS) director Omar Mahli said a report issued yesterday morning stated that 42 schools would be unable to operate yesterday
KUCHING: The Northeast Monsoon has brought rainy days that often keep fishermen ashore, shifting their daily routines and prompting them to focus on other ways to sustain their livelihood. With the unpredictable weather, some go out to sea at dawn and return hours later with uncertain catches while others rely
KUCHING: Sarawak is moving towards the official commercial production of the traditional bumbu used in Bubur Pedas to reinforce the dish’s status as a signature product. Sarawak Women’s Cooperative or Koperasi Perkumpulan Wanita Sarawak (KOPERWANIS) chairwoman Norjanah Razali said this traditional product must be elevated and given due recognition. ”Bubur
KUCHING: Malaysia Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) Sarawak Director, Sundralingam Nagaiah, said that a proposal to develop Satang Biru into an agrotourism area will be prepared, thus leveraging the location’s potential for growth. “The area has great potential for agrotourism, with its well-known shrimp products attracting not only locals but also
KUCHING: Fishermen affected by the Northeast Monsoon are eligible to receive up to RM10,000 in assistance from the Fishermen’s Natural Disaster and Welfare Fund. Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) Chairman, Muhammad Faiz Fadzil, said the amount of aid depends on the extent of the damage assessed. “At the moment, we
KUCHING: A total of RM3.7 million has been channelled to the Satang Biru Area Fishermen’s Association (PNK) to upgrade the infrastructure of its Shrimp Pond Farming Project. Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) Chairman, Muhammad Faiz Fadzil, revealed that previously, LKIM had also incurred high costs to develop ports at Tanjung
KUCHING: Sarawak’s geography, which includes vast marine areas as well as extensive land, offers strong potential for the expansion of aquaculture projects in the state. Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) Chairman, Muhammad Faiz Fadzil, said these natural advantages provide opportunities to further develop Sarawak through aquaculture activities. “We have land
KUCHING: Residents of Satok can expect a wave of development this year, with several key infrastructure, community, and housing projects set to enhance the constituency’s growth and livability. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki said among the major projects highlighted for this year is the construction of an Digital Innovation Hub,
KUCHING: The completion of Phase 2 restoration of the belian timber footbridge at Kampung Kudei Dungun now provides safer access for more than 500 residents. Deputy Minister for Utility (Sarawak Energy and PETROS) Datuk Ibrahim Baki said the RM280,000 project spans 180 metres with a width of 1.2 metres. “The