Saturday, 27 December 2025

Author: Tania Lam

Post-pandemic economic exit strategy to include Lubok Antu

LUBOK ANTU: This town and district have the potential to be another gateway to the centre of Sarawak and thus will be studied and included in the state’s post-Covid-19 economic exit strategy. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said this was in view of Lubok Antu’s expanding economy.

Take heed of projects, village chiefs told

SEMOP: Community leaders and village chiefs should always be aware of projects being implemented in their respective villages. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Corporate Affairs and Ukas) Abdullah Saidol said community heads also need to establish good cooperation with agencies and elected representatives so that problems in villages

Check Medac official website for authentic info on assistance and other items

KUCHING: Authentic information on all initiatives, programmes and assistance provided by the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (Medac) are available in its official website or its social media accounts and agencies under the ministry. Medac Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar stressed this in view of false

MPP continues to help register vaccination applicants

KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) will continue its efforts to assist the people in registering for the Covid-19 vaccination programme by holding registration sessions at markets over the next two Saturdays. The next registration session will be held at the 3rd Mile Sungai Maong Market this Saturday from 8am to

New tourism products from Simunjan

SIMUNJAN: The historical value of Simunjan can be promoted as a tourism product to attract more visitors, said Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. “Not many people know about these existing attractions and it is our role of promote these tourism values. Among them is the

Vaccines are safe

SADONG JAYA: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri received her second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine at Sadong Jaya Health Clinic on Saturday. The Batang Sadong MP said she chose to take the vaccine at the Sadong Jaya Health Clinic to give confidence and encouragement to the

Smart Vaccination Certificate to boost public’s engagement in tourism

GEDONG: The Smart Vaccination Certificate will boost the public’s confidence to engage in safe tourism activities, thereby accelerating the nation’s economic recovery phase, said federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. “We pray that this year will be a more progressive year especially when the government, through

Venture into tourism activities, Gedong folk urged

GEDONG: Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has urged the people of Gedong to get involved as homestay, craft, and tour guide operators as these careers provide high income returns while generating new tourism products which could elevate Gedong as a new tourism destination. “There are 46 homestays registered with Motac in

Monetising heritage cuisine to drive economy

GEDONG: Heritage cuisine competitions such as the Batang Sadong Heritage Cuisine Competition do not just highlight the talents of participants but also identify new products which can bring economic value to residents in the area. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri emphasised that monetising heritage cuisine could

Tanjung Manis District from orange to yellow

KUCHING: Tanjung Manis District turned from orange to yellow today (Mar 26) after recording only 19 local infection cases in the last 14 days. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said with this, the total number of districts with yellow status rose to 17 while the number of districts with