Author: Alexandra Lorna

Year-end bonus for Sarawak civil servants

GEDONG: The Sarawak government plans to give a year-end bonus to Sarawak civil servants this year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said instead of giving bonuses for the Hari Raya Aildifitri celebration, Sarawak would opt for year-end bonuses as the money could be used for children’s

Isthmus project set to transform Gedong landscape

GEDONG: The Gedong Mini Isthmus Project will transform the landscape of the district and the Simunjan area, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “This isthmus is actually quite similar to the Kuching Isthmus, which was developed by Head of State Tun Pehin Seri Abdul Taib Mahmud

West Malaysians recognise economic strength of Sarawak

GEDONG: Sarawak has been recognised as the country’s economic powerhouse,  said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said those from Peninsular Malaysia had seen and recognised the economic potential of Sarawak. “Our state is strong, and they (officers) from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and the

Brand-new Spicy Krunch Pizza on offer by Pizza Hut

KUCHING: Pizza Hut Malaysia is offering the brand-new Spicy Krunch Pizza — a collaboration with one of Malaysia’s most iconic snacks, Mamee Monster, in conjunction with the celebration of Ramadan and Hari Raya. Unlike other pizza dishes, the Spicy Krunch Pizza puts incredible taste and sweet nostalgia on a pan

Premier witnesses handing over of tithes

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg witnessed the handing over of zakat (tithe) from Syarikat Sanjung Etika Sdn Bhd and Petronesa Group to Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) during an Iftar ceremony at Dewan Jamilah, Yayasan Sarawak, here last night (April 6). The first zakat presentation amounting

Analyst: Move to make ‘Double Six’ tragedy report public good one

KUCHING: Political analyst Professor James Chin has described the disclosure of the final report on the investigation of the ‘Double Six’ 1976 Sabah Airplane crash as a very good move by the federal government. He said the most important part was the government finally giving closure to this tragedy, which

Councillors important link between people and govt, says deputy minister

SIMUNJAN: Councillors play an important role in ensuring that Sarawak government policies can be implemented at the grassroots level, says Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil. The Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government added that appointing members of the council brought great honour and responsibility to themselves and the

Anti-rabies vax for pet dogs in Bintulu

BINTULU: The Bintulu Division Veterinary Services office will hold a vaccination programme for pet dogs for two days on April 8 and 9. According to a press release, the vaccination programme will start from 10 am to 3 pm at The Spring Mall here. “The programme will adopt a drive-thru

Projects below RM50 mil to be expedited

KUCHING: Sarawak’s autonomy to approve development projects costing less than RM50 million should expedite efforts to repair dilapidated schools and clinics in the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg emphasised this to Sarawak Federal Secretary, Ahmad Nadzri Mohd Hassan during the later’s courtesy visit at Wisma

Villagers affected by storm to get assistance

LUNDU: Villagers whose roof of their houses had been affected by the recent storm in Kampung Temaga Dayak here will receive immediate assistance from the Sarawak government. Opar assemblyman, Billy Sujang who visited the house of a storm victim recently said that he would help to repair the damage by