KUCHING: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah described the Budget 2020 as a budget meant to address Malaya’s need. “A very detailed budget, definitely better prepared than the 2019 budget. A good budget but a disappointment to Sarawak,” he said adding that the budget did not address
KUCHING: The Budget 2020 allocation for Bumiputera businesses is small and insufficient when compared to allocations under the previous administration. “Moreover, the figures given are for the whole country, so it is difficult to know the actual allocations for Sarawak Bumiputera Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs). “Nevertheless, I would like to draw
KUCHING: The ‘Religious Freedom and Nation Building’ seminar, organised by the Dayak National Congress (DNC) will see four papers to be presented on the issue of freedom of religion. The event will be held at the Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) building from 8am to 4pm on Nov 9. Its
KUCHING: The Chief Minister’s Industry Excellence Awards (CMIEA) has received 22 entries in five categories this year. The awards are Micro Category for domestic company with sales turnover not exceeding RM300,000; Small Category for domestic companies with sales turnover of RM300,000 to RM3 million; Medium Category for domestic companies with
KUCHING: Many people are still dying from rabies due to their indifference despite numerous advices conveyed through the media (newspapers, radio and social media). Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas was saddened upon learning that the fatal disease had claimed another life in Bintulu on Aug 19, making
KUCHING: A 67-year-old man was taken to Bau Hospital after falling from a tree at Kampung Jagoi Gunong, Jalan Bau-Serikin on Saturday. Bau fire station chief Tawang Lingem said the department received a distress call at 5.03pm from a caller who sought the firefighters’ assistance. A team of firefighters from
KUCHING: Two women were arrested following a drug raid in Matang yesterday. Padawan district police headquarters Supt Aidil Bolhassan said the suspects, aged 27 and 47, were detained by narcotics police from the district headquarters at Taman Dahlia, Matang for alleged involvement in drug activities. A body check found a
KUCHING: Fire burnt through a single-storey furniture factory at Jalan Penrissen Mile 7th, Kota Sentosa at dawn yesterday. State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) spokesperson said the department received a distress call at 5.40am and immediately dispatched firefighters from the Batu Lintang and Tabuan fire stations to the scene. The
KUCHING: Local businessman Datuk Seri Dr Azman Samaon has threatened to take legal action against a federal minister for allegedly slandering him on social media early last month. Azman who is a Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) member, was referring to a message on the WhatsApp platform (party’s group chat)
BAU: Thousands of country music lovers converged on Seniawan old town over the weekend for the fourth edition of Siniawan Country Music Festival (SCMF). Themed ‘Take me home to Siniawan’ the two-night festival embodies unity through music. It is a platform for everyone, regardless of age or background to experience
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