KUCHING: Santubong MP Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has hinted that he may be contesting in the coming general election (GE15). “Do not retire those who are good just yet,” he said when asked if he was among those who are stepping down in the next general election at
KUCHING: The proposed amendment to Section 33C of the Insolvency Act (Act 360) would serve to create a ‘friendlier’ law, encouraging the people to participate in business ventures. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said he hoped the proposed amendment would
SIMUNJAN: The newly completed Esplanade Simunjan here is expected to become another tourist attraction in the district. The new landmark here was inaugurated by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg yesterday. Built at a cost of RM1,244,781, the project involved two phases with the first phase commencing
SIMUNJAN: There is a need to provide more hotel rooms and homestays in Sarawak to accommodate growing demands from tourists and visitors. Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said this is especially notable in Kuching city where hotel rooms are typically fully booked when large-scale events
KUCHING: An outstanding invention by an Iban scientist from Sri Aman in the field of hydrogen energy has caught the attention of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Recalling his recent visit to the Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) research centre, Abang Johari waxed lyrical about the Sarawakian
KUCHING: A projected investment injection of RM64 billion to achieve an economic growth rate of six to eight per cent a year is a conservative figure as far as the Premier is concerned. Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg reckons the state is in for a much higher
KUCHING: Capacity building programmes for skilled construction personnel and enhancements in the adoption of best construction practices are on the cards for Sarawak. This will be made possible through a collaboration between Sarawak Energy Berhad (Sarawak Energy) and Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on
KUCHING: A new form of assistance will be announced soon to help contractors in the state, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the initiative will be put into action following the rising cost of construction materials which has affected contractors in the state including
KUCHING: Petanque is gaining popularity among civil servants in the state. At the recent MAKSAK Sarawak Games 2022-Petanque, it attracted nearly 100 participants from various departments and agencies of the state and federal governments from all over Sarawak. “This has proven that the sport of petanque is now increasingly popular
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A local MP has hailed the government’s decision to host the Malaysia Day celebration in Melaka this year. It is a good decision to strengthen the spirit of unity according to the Malaysian Family concept, said Kota Samarahan MP Datuk Rubiah Wang. She pointed out that it would
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