State govt has set aside RM2.1 bln: Dr Annuar SIBU: The Sarawak government has allocated a total of RM2.174 billion to the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Research (MESTR) since its establishment in 2017, thus reflecting the state government’s commitment in making education one of its investments in human capital. State Education, Science and Technological
KUCHING: The build-up towards the 12th Sarawak state election took a rare twist today (Nov 11) when the state’s former Anglican Bishop Datuk Bolly Lapok announced his decision to join Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB). While the announcement led to speculations that the 69-year-old former priest would be fielded by the party in the coming
Food lovers at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) were treated to the famous Malaysian dish, Laksa, as Malaysian chef Sherson Lian shared his expertise in making it at the cookery corner. Through his demonstration, Lian, the well-known host of the ‘5 Rencah 5 Rasa’ cooking show, engaged the audience with interesting titbits about the
BY MOHD FHARKHAN ABDUL GHAPAR The ecotourism sector in Ba’kelalan which is well-known for its highland tourism products is expected to continue expanding as the country shifts into the endemic phase of Covid-19. The development of the sector will be supported and driven by the Sarawak government’s plan to build and upgrade roads in
GURUN: A 70-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her suspected drug addict son at their house in Kampung Batu 5, Jalan Jeniang, near here, today (Nov 10). Kuala Muda district police chief ACP Adzli Abu Shah said police received information regarding the incident at 7.30 am and found the woman, Sarah
MELAKA: Perikatan Nasional (PN) candidate for the Sungai Udang state constituency, Dr Mohd Aleef Yusof is sacrificing his medical career to contest in the Melaka state election due to his interest in politics and desire to serve the community and the state. The 35-year-old doctor, who is fielded by Bersatu
KUALA LUMPUR: The number of divorce cases in Sarawak exceeded 5,000 during the movement control order (MCO) from March last year until September this year, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Tuesday (Nov 9). Women, Family and Community Development Deputy Minister Datuk Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff said the number of Muslim
BY ANASATHIA JENIS BAU: A dream that Kampung Skio village chief, Michael Dang Sui, holds most dear is to ensure that every villager has his or her land title to increase its value and ensure the property is preserved for future generations. Thanks to the native customary rights (NCR) land
KUALA LUMPUR: Serba Dinamik Holdings Bhd (SDHB) filed an originating summons (OS) at the Kuala Lumpur High Court against Bursa Malaysia on Nov 3 in which it said the stock exchange regulator acted in “excess of power” with regard to directives given to the company concerning the requirement to conduct
BY MIKHAIL RAJ ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR: Budget 2022 is clearly a pragmatic financial blueprint, premised on extensive financing including concessionary loans for stakeholders to ensure growth and comprehensive economic recovery. These stakeholders include micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as well as large firms, where sufficient funding would stimulate business activities and generate
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