Author: News Desk

Commitment, determination vital in achieving progress in football

MUKAH: The development and progress of football is not an easy thing to achieve in a short time. According to Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi, it requires determination, commitment and continuous efforts from all parties. “This involves all levels of football management starting from the top down to the lowest

Woman losses over RM45,000 to online job scam

SIBU: A company employee claimed to have lost RM45,049 to an online job scam. Sibu district police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili, in a statement today, said the victim, who is a 34-year-old woman, claimed to have spotted the job advertisement on Facebook and Instagram last Wednesday and responded to it

Health minister says Lawas Hospital ready on Dec 11 next year

KUCHING: The construction of the new Lawas Hospital is expected to be completed on Dec 11 next year. Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the hospital, which is estimated to be equipped with 76 beds, has achieved a work progress of 25.21 per cent as of Jan 31. “The project

Participants satisfied with knowledge gained from BIMP-EAGA conference

BY LILIANA SHERYN KUCHING: Delegates and participants from BIMP-EAGA conference have gained new and useful knowledges throughout the conference. The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) insights thrilled the delegates, which include working with others to improve the TVET programme at educational institutions. In addition, the conference speakers motivated

Piped water for Sangan residents in 2027

BINTULU: Residents in the rural region of Sangan district will enjoy clean water in four years’ time once the piped water project which will begin early next year is completed in 2027. The Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) Bintulu conducted a study and assessment of the proposed project together with

Give ample notice of road closures, PWD told

KUCHING: The Public Works Department (PWD) have been urged to notify the public of road closures a day earlier instead of the current practice of “last minute announcements”. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen said prior announcements would prompt road users to make the necessary travel arrangements, especially

Asia Carbon Conference on March 15-16

KUCHING: The state government’s aim to position Sarawak at the forefront of climate change mitigation is taking a positive step forward with the upcoming Asia Carbon Conference 2023 (ACC2023). The first industry leadership conference for carbon offsetting and trading in Asia is set to take place on March 15 to

Centre vital to ensure safety of human trafficking victims

BY JACINTHA JOLENE & JAMES WONG KUCHING: The newly established Community Social Support Centre (CSSC) here is important to ensure the safety and welfare of victims of human trafficking. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said that the premises provided as a temporary centre will house victims found and

Marudi Bridge Construction Underway

MIRI: The Public Works Department (PWD) has announced the commencement of the construction of the Marudi bridge over Batang Maram in Miri. To facilitate the construction work and ensure the safety of road users, the available road will be closed and a detour leading to the ferry will be opened

State govt to analyse confab outcome

BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS & LILIANA SHERYN KUCHING: The outcome of the third Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) conference will be analysed by the state government with a view to craft fresh strategic initiatives to support Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS2030). In stating this, Minister of Education, Innovation