Retired contractor tearful as daughter gets scholarship from Sarawak government
KUCHING: A retired contractor could not hold back his tears after learning that his daughter, Sonia Tay Yee has been offered a scholarship by the Sarawak government to further her studies at a degree level. Tay Yee, a Diploma in Accountancy graduate of Politeknik Kuching Sarawak (PKS), is a recipient of three award namely, Academic […]
State govt values nature and cultural heritage
MIRI: About 66 Totally Protected Areas (TPAs) have been designated by the Sarawak government, comprising 46 national parks, 15 nature reserves and five wildlife sanctuaries, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said similarly, about 66 historic sites have been gazetted under the Sarawak Heritage Ordinance 2019, which includes 42 buildings, […]
Sarawak gov’t will continue to cooperate with Putrajaya for people’s interest
BETONG: Sarawak will always be open for cooperation with the federal government for the benefit of all said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said as part of the Federation, Sarawak have to accept that there are powers under the Federal Government, there are powers and rights under the Sarawak Government. […]
New BKSS to be announced tomorrow
KUCHING: Good news! The Sarawak government will launch a new package of Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS) tomorrow. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian said that the announcement would be made by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “As you know, the previous BKSS 8.0 has ended, so our […]
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 […]