Author: Clement Erik Wong

Construction to take place next year

ASAJAYA: Construction of the Tambirat-Beliong ferry ramp is expected to take place early next year, said Asajaya assemblyman Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. According to him, the provision of a ferry service in the area would be able to uplift the economy of the locals here, particularly through facilitation of

Ferries still playing key connectivity role

ASAJAYA: The Sarawak government is serious in its efforts to implement connectivity development in the state. Assistant Infrastructure and Ports Development Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said ferries throughout the state played a key role in the matter. “Ferries as a whole are temporary solutions to connect places. Throughout the coastal

Beliong Peninsula road projects set to open up opportunities

ASAJAYA: The proposed five phases of roads to be constructed in the Beliong Peninsula will allow for bigger economic opportunities for people in and around the area. Asajaya assemblyman Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the roads would connect all the villages in the Beliong Peninsula. He revealed that all

Crafts sales rake in RM182.7 million

SADONG JAYA: Sales value of craft products in the country has reached RM182.7 million as of Sept 30 accounting for 91.35 percent of the RM200 million target for the year 2020. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said Sarawak has 1,040 craft entrepreneurs including textile crafts, jungle

Enhancing the handicraft industry

SADONG JAYA: The government has implemented a Craft Community Development Programme under the Skills Development and Enhancement Initiative in an effort at developing and empowering the craft community to be directly involved in craft enterprise to generate primary or ancillary incomes. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri

TVS adopts hands-on approach

KUCHING: A more hands-on approach in obtaining and processing information has given TVS newscasters and hosts the edge over other television stations in the nation. Sarawak Media Group (SMG) chief executive officer Suhaimi Sulaiman said most of TVS’ on-screen personalities were required to go out on the field to carry

Unique TVS programmes not available on other stations

KUCHING: The various television programmes broadcast on TVS have their own uniqueness compared to the content available on other stations. Sarawak Media Group (SMG) chief executive officer Suhaimi Sulaiman said many of the television programmes found on the channel were exclusive to TVS and not available on other television stations.

TVS content on par with full-fledged TV station

KUCHING: The various programmes aired on TVS since its inaugural broadcast last Saturday have been on par with that of a full-fledged TV station. Sarawak Media Group (SMG) chief executive officer Suhaimi Sulaiman said although TVS was currently in its test run, it was unnecessary to have the ‘test run

‘We are not going to relax’

KUCHING: The launching of TV Sarawak (TVS) was a momentous achievement for Sarawak Media Group (SMG) chief executive officer Suhaimi Sulaiman. According to him, tears of joy were shed upon seeing TVS making its on-screen debut last Saturday. He expressed gladness in seeing that TVS had not encountered any significant

Mere excuse to stay on

DR MAHATHIR’S CLAIM KUCHING: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s claim that his supporters did not want him to retire from active politics is just an excuse to justify his actions in not quitting politics. A senior fellow of National Council of Professors (MPN), Dr Jeniri Amir said the former premier should