Bukit Assek assemblyman Chieng Jin Ek has expressed his deep concern over the escalating number of scams and security issues plaguing Sarawak. He quoted Bernama as reporting that the Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata revealed 240 cases with losses totalling RM7,811,623.87 in the first month of 2024, and there
MERADONG assemblyman, Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing is optimistic about the potential of the Chinese Hybrid Rice Cultivation project through technology transfer from Chinese hybrid rice experts and guidance provided by relevant agencies in Sarawak. He said that Onemas Sdn Bhd, a local paddy company, has effectively conducted a trial pilot
BY SHARIFAH NONG-JASIMA Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol expressed his disappointment in Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen’s refusal to support the motion of appreciation to the late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, the former Head of State. “I was taken aback
THE introduction of Sarawak Ports Authority Bill 2024 is well-timed and aligns with the state’s goal of realising the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2023). Katibas assemblyman Lidam Assan said that ports support economic activities and growth for Sarawak as a pivotal connection between land and sea. “This Bill
KUCHING: It’s a place where the skin becomes the canvas and the ink becomes living, breathing art – the Kuching International Tattoo Expo 2024 is proof of the limitless imagination and skill of tattoo artists from all around the world. The frontiers of artistic expression are being pushed at this meeting
KUCHING: As Hari Raya Aidilfitri approaches, vibrant energy fills the atmosphere, with homes and communities coming alive as they prepare to celebrate the end of Ramadan.Amid the preparations for this joyous celebration, one can find shops selling Aidilfitri decorations popping up, offering an array of ornaments to adorn homes.Decorating at
KUCHING: It is that time of the year again when Malaysians submit their income tax returns to the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN), carefully tracking their income and expenses to fulfil their financial obligation. According to LHDN, tax payers can submit their tax return form for the Year of Assessment 2023
A HIGHLIGHT of the vibrant Ramadan bazaar scene is the much-loved lemang, a classic Malay dish made with glutinous rice, coconut milk, and salt, cooked in a hallowed bamboo tube lined with banana leaves. At the busy Stutong Ramadan Bazaar, Mohd Saiful Bahari, 47, also referred to as Saiful Lemang,
KUCHING: Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) has set the zakat fitrah rate in the state for this year at RM7.50, announced Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) general manager Datuk Abang Mohd Shilbli Abang Mohd Nailie. “The RM7.50 rate is still affordable for our Muslim community, allowing them to fulfill this responsibility. “I
KUCHING: Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) distributed school essentials to 50 asnaf or underprivileged children in the Kuching division under the “Back to School” Programme today. General manager of TBS, Datuk Abang Mohd Shibli Abang Mohd Nailie handed out the items in preparation for the upcoming school term on March 11