SARATOK: Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri has called for greater efforts to preserve the traditional game of gasing (top spinning), urging the involvement of clubs and organisations to ensure the heritage sport continues to thrive in the face of modern influences. Speaking at the Kalaka gasing competition for the Aidilfitri Cup
SIBURAN: The Sri Aman Division Development Agency (SADA) has been urged to explore further opportunities in agriculture and the halal industry through deeper collaboration with the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC). SADA Chairperson, Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim, said this includes developing strategic land in the Sri Aman Division. “I
BETONG: The government is planning to establish the Betong Health Hub as part of efforts to promote a healthy lifestyle among the local community. The proposal was presented by officers from the Sarawak Health Department (JKNS) during a meeting with Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Gerald
KUCHING: Sarawak has sufficient talent and strategic plans to drive its mega projects forward, said a political sociologist, dismissing claims of a skills shortage in the state. Responding to an article which questioned the availability of talent, low demand and high construction costs for major infrastructure initiatives, Professor Dr Novel
KUCHING: The Saribas Islamic Community Association (PERWARIS) has expressed full confidence in the Sarawak government’s ability to drive sustainable development across the state. Its chairman, Associate Professor Dr Bolhan Budeng, said Sarawak’s capability was clearly demonstrated in the post-COVID-19 period when the state was among the first to recover. “Therefore,
KUCHING: There is no issue regarding a lack of talent emerging in Sarawak, says political sociology expert, Professor Dr Novel Lyndon. He was responding to an article titled “The Viability of Sarawak’s Mega Projects Also Depends on Local Factors”, which questioned the availability of skilled labour, low demand, and high
BETONG: In a bid to expedite the development of the permanent campus for the Centre of Technical Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) in Betong, Betong Member of Parliament, Datuk Dr Richard Rapu, has called for unnecessary bureaucratic red tape to be avoided. According to him, after six years since CENTEXS Betong was
SARATOK: The Saratok Islamic Welfare Trust Board (LAKIS) chairman, Datuk Abdul Wahab Aziz, has expressed concern over the younger generation’s susceptibility to foreign cultures due to the advancements of the digital era. He pointed out that the new generation is growing up in a digital age where technology, smartphones, social
DEBAK: A primary school built in the Saribas constituency at a cost of RM10.5 million about two years ago is still not in use, much to the chagrin of assemblyman Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam. Expressing his utter disappointment, Razi who is Deputy Minister for Women, Children and Community Well-being Development
SARATOK: Full council meetings at the district level will soon be held on a monthly basis, compared to the previous frequency of four times annually. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang, said this change is to accommodate the increasing responsibilities faced by local authorities