Author: Alexandra Lorna

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

Abang Jo announces bonus for for state and federal civil servants

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg today announced a special payment of one-and-a-half-month basic salary or a minimum of RM2,000 for Sarawak civil servants. He made the announcement in his winding-up speech at the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly sitting here, adding that the payment will be

High Performance Unit to be upgraded to produce better athletes

THE Ministry of Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development will be focusing more on upgrading High Performance Unit with appropriate and latest equipment, qualified personnel and upgrading sports science services. Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said sports science services are Sports Nutrition, Strength and Conditioning, Performance Analysis, Sports Psychology

Youth camps in S’wak being upgraded for more programmes

A total of three youth camps, namely Kem Belia Pueh, Kem Belia Kemuyang and Kem Belia Mukah in the state will be upgraded and enhanced under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). Minister of Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said upgrading works on Kem Belia

276 Sports Development Centres with 6,032 athletes throughout Sarawak

KUCHING: Sarawak now has 276 Sports Development Centres throughout the state with a total of 6,032 athletes. Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said these centres are established in Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC) facilities, schools, and private premises, assisted by the state’s 339 coaches

Diabetes Run 6.5 (v.2) attracts 180

BINTULU: A total of 180 runners participated in the Diabetes Run 6.5 (v.2) programmes on Sunday at Tanjung Batu Beach here. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) news report, the programme aimed to raise awareness among the public about diabetes and adopt a healthy lifestyle. “The programme was organised

RM900k from UNIFOR to St Barnabas Church

MIRI: The Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) had allocated a total of RM900,000 allocation to St. Barnabas Church, here. Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) news reported today said that the allocation is to finance the cost of the new church building project which still lacks the cost of a total

Abang Johari pays a visit to Anwar

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg paid a visit to newly-minted Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the latter’s residence in Kajang today (Nov 26). “God willing, the relationship between the federal government and Sarawak will definitely be closer and strengthened in the plan to