By Alexandra Lorna & Natasha Jee KUCHING: A total of RM255 million has been allocated to Unit For Other Religions (UNIFOR) by the state government since its formation in 2017, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said out of the total, RM215 million was allocated
By Alexandra Lorna & Natasha Jee KUCHING: Sarawak appreciates some freedom in making its own decisions for the sake of the state’s progress so that one day it will be on par with other developed regions in the country, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Given
SEBUYAU: Villagers of Kampung Sungai Merah here will soon have a new jetty. The construction of the 100-metre long jetty aims to facilitate the residents’ journey to Sebuyau Town. According to Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) in a news report, the Kampung Sungai Merah Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK)
SIBU: Police arrested a 48-year-old man for allegedly threatening his ex-girlfriend after she left him. Sibu district police chief, ACP Zulkipli Suhaili in a statement on Saturday said that the police received a report lodged by a 35-year woman on Aug 4. “The woman claimed that at about 7.30pm on
By Annabell Naja Tommy & Fasiha Khushiri KUCHING: Efforts are being stepped up to achieve the government’s target of electric vehicle usage of at least 50 per cent in the civil service by the year 2025. The Public Works Department, in this instance, is at the forefront of this drive
KUCHING: The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) continues to strive in strengthening relations with the Sarawak government through closer and comprehensive cooperation, specifically in the context of defence and security. Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said the focus of MINDEF and Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) has never faded and
SARIKEI: In fostering the spirit of rescue among children, the Sarikei Fire and Rescue Department has organised the Imtiaz Sarikei Islamic Budding Centre Visit Programme (PASTI) and the ‘Bomba Idolaku’ Programme. In a news report from the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), the programme was held at Sarikei Fire Station
By Gerald Gilles KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) is improving the Malaysian Family Sales Programme (PKJM) 2.0 by involving all state constituencies. Its Minister, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said previously, the PJKM involved 222 parliaments and expanded to 613 state constituencies nationwide. “The model
KUCHING: The Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain will star at the KL Fashion Week this year which runs from Aug 15 to 21 at the Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. As the event’s Official Ultimate Lifestyle Vehicle sponsor, three units of the stunning Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain, said a press release from the company today.
KUCHING: Port workers have been called to register as members of the Kuching Port Authority Employees Union (KPAEU). In making this call, Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said that those who have yet to join the union as members can register as members immediately.
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