Author: News Desk

PWD shifts gear on electric vehicle usage

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

MINDEF continues to strengthen ties with Sarawak

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

Giving focus on rescue, fire operations

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

Ministry improves Malaysian Family sales event

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

Imaginative, inspiring Isuzu designs on show

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.

Port workers can register as union members

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.

RM1.16 million in corporate tithe

KUCHING: Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) has received corporate zakat or tithe amounting to RM1.16 million for the financial year 2021 from Maybank Islamic Berhad (Maybank Islamic). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg witnessed the handing over of the corporate zakat mock cheque from Maybank Islamic to TBS

Malaysian Family carnival received good response

By Annabell Naja Tommy & Fasiha Khushiri KUCHING: The Malaysian Family Aspiration Tour (JAKM) carnival at Dataran Perayaan, Petra Jaya, here, received good response from the local community. The three-day event from Aug 5 to 7 August is filled with interesting programmes, involving all ages, namely exhibition and information booths

Long queues to buy cheaper items

By Annabell Naja Tommy & Fasiha Khushiri KUCHING: The Malaysian Family Sale Programme (JAKM) being organised by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) has attracted visitors who are willing to queue up to buy necessities. One of the visitors, 20-year-old Ayremeineil Ganya Tommy Pila had waited for

Outreach programmes receive awesome response

MIRI: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, Miri’s recently held Outreach Programmes in Long San, Long Banga and Bario. All events received overwhelming response from the community. According to a press statement by Pustaka, the activities held from July 26 to 30 were done in collaborations with Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS)