ASAJAYA: The establishment of the Unit For Other Religions (Unifor) has played a vital role in managing the needs of other religious bodies in Sarawak. In stating this, Unifor director Richard Lon said Unifor had provided funding for the construction and repair of various houses of worship. “We thank the
BAU: Several areas here are set to become prominent tourist attractions in the future. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said it was important for the locals and their leaders to look after the areas in order to attract visitors. “I do hope that one day,
KUCHING: Area Fishermen’s Associations (PNKs) and Area Farmers Organisations (PPKs) in the state are encouraged to establish cooperatives under the Cooperative Commission of Malaysia (SKM). Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar in stating this said the establishment of cooperatives amongst PNKs and PPKs would help
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded zero Covid-19 cases on as of today, with the total number of cases remaining at 700 since the last case was detected on Sept 9. According to the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), four individuals were receiving treatment at hospital isolation wards, with the Alam Cluster in
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women chief Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah is hoping for an increase in the number of women candidates in the upcoming state polls. “We hope that the number of women candidates will not go down. At least (the number) stays the same, but it would
BUILDING SMALLHOLDER FARM ROADS KUCHING: The Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities (KPPK) is still providing assistance to build smallholder farm roads (JLPK) for private commodity smallholders under the ministry, namely those involved in oil palm, rubber, pepper, cocoa and kenaf implemented throughout West Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak. Its Minister
SERIAN: Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus said an issue, though small and may often be trivial, must be resolved with full tolerance, or through ‘give-and-take’. Sensitive sentiments regarding racism, religious elements, or extreme beliefs that could lead to disunity should be eradicated immediately, he added. “As a community that has
KUCHING: There were no new cases of Covid-19 throughout Sarawak for the ninth consecutive day since the last one was detected in Bintulu on Aug 30. The total number of cases remains at 699 while the Alam Cluster in Bintulu remains active with eight cases. “Of the total, seven patients
KUCHING: There are no permanent friends or enemies in politics, a Parti Pesaka Bumiputra Bersatu (PBB) vice-president said on Monday. Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah was responding to Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) chief Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh’s reaction to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg’s recent description
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Plans to offer discounts on flight tickets for Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) holders are in the pipeline. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the plans would be put into motion once the state fully recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak.
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