Country needs to focus on inflation rate
LOOKING at the world for the past few years, it is undeniable that we have been hit with various challenges and misfortunes everywhere. Not only in terms of the pandemic, war, or natural disasters but also inflation. And as a developing country, this inflation has sparked concern among the people. According to the Department of […]
RM10 million for Chinese private schools
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg today presented an education grant of RM10 million to the Sarawak United Association of Private Chinese Secondary School Management Board at his office. The grant is to help Chinese private schools in the state. From 2014 until now, the Sarawak government has channelled financial assistance […]
Sarawak govt to continue to assist in upgrading dilapidated schools
BETONG: The Sarawak government will continue to assist in upgrading dilapidated schools. Saribas assemblyman Mohd Razi Sitam said these included dilapidated schools in his constituency. “Schools are under the federal government and it is quite difficult for the Sarawak government to help in some matters. “Therefore, due to the concern of the Sarawak government, they […]
Flood mitigation project set for December completion
KUCHING: The delayed stormwater drainage project for flood mitigation from Jalan Masjid right up to Sarawak River is expected to be completed by early December. Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the project is now ahead of schedule following the appointment of a new contractor. “The rescue contractor was […]
Teachers can right wrongs in history books
DALAT: Teachers have a duty to tell students about important dates and the significance of such events. “The younger generation needs to know why we celebrate July 22 and why the Sarawak government declared it as a public holiday,” said Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. “They also need […]
Efforts to curb ASF implemented since March last year, Chong told
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has taken steps to curb the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) since last year. Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development (MANRED) Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said this was carried out by the Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVS). He said the department is still actively engaging in […]
Church project gets RM500,000 boost
By Aini Selikang BINTANGOR: The Sarawak government has approved an allocation of RM500,000 to help continue the Kai Ngoung Methodist Church construction project here. Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing said the allocation was channelled through his Rural Transformation Programme (RTP), aimed at ensuring the project runs smoothly. “I’m hoping this facility will be used […]
Head of state receives courtesy call
KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud received a courtesy call from the chairman of Fusang Exchange Limited and Baxian Bank Ltd, Federal Territory of Labuan General (Rtd) Tun (Dr) Hashim Mohd Ali at Demak Jaya here today. When met by reporters after the meeting, Hashim informed that the visit was aimed […]
Sarawak to reward athletes
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will reward with incentives, Sarawakian Paralympian Bonnie Bunyau Gustin and national swimmer Mohd Adib Iqbal Abdullah who both bagged the gold medal in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and 11th Asean Para Games in Indonesia respectively. Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that […]
UNDP delegation gets to know Sarawak’s 2030 goals
KUCHING: A delegation from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) paid a courtesy visit to Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development Datuk Len Talif Salleh recently. The delegation comprised UNDP assistant administrator and director of the Regional Bureau For Asia-Pacific and United Nations (UN) assistant secretary-general Kanni Wignaraja. The courtesy call was part […]
