Author: Alexandra Lorna

Hostel in Tegas Digital Village to cater to increasing visitors

KUCHING: The Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (Tegas) Digital Village at Sama Jaya High Tech Park here will be equipped with a hostel soon. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the Sarawak government agreed to a proposal made by Tegas chairman Datuk Len Talif Salleh on

Students attend UNIMAS English Language Camp

SIBU: More than 60 students of SMK Sacred Heart here have attended a one-day English Language Camp at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Sibu Campus on Saturday (Dec 3). According to UNIMAS board member Dr Gregory Hii, the camp aimed to improve English language skills for the students. “With this camp,

Over 300 anglers partake in fishing safari

SARIKEI: The 2022 Pineapple Festival Fishing Safari has attracted the participation of more than 300 anglers who are divided into two categories, the river bank category and the river category. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) in a news report, the competition was officiated at by Deputy Minister for

Effective communication avoids confusion on local issues

LUNDU: Two-way communication between the government and the community in relation to national administration matters is important, especially at the grassroots level to ensure the effective distribution of information. Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang said effective communication will avoid confusion on local issues while creating a clear understanding, especially involving aspects

Historic moment for Sarawak

KUCHING: The appointment of Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof as Deputy Prime Minister and the first from Borneo or Sarawak is a historical moment for the state. Political analyst Dick Lembang Dugun, who pointed this out, also hoped Fadillah would have authority. “The unity government Cabinet must be functional. Gabungan Parti

Fair distribution of portfolios in new Cabinet: Don

KUCHING: The distribution of cabinet members amongst the major component parties namely, Pakatan Harapan (PH), Barisan Nasional (BN) and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) appeared to be reasonably fair. Political analyst Dr Gregory Hii of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) said after the long wait, Malaysia finally has the cabinet consisting of

DPM post a recognition to GPS, Borneo: Fadillah

KUCHING: The appointment as Deputy Prime Minister is a recognition of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and the Borneo bloc namely Sarawak and Sabah, said Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He said that the position is indeed a big responsibility that needs to be shouldered with integrity, sincerity and honesty for the

Rep: Sarawak govt to ensure no fertilizer, pesticide monopoly

LUNDU: The Sarawak government will ensure that there is no monopoly on the supply of fertilizer and pesticide for the agriculture sector. According to Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) in a report, Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang said this was aimed at providing a large profit margin to smallholders in the