By Gabriel Lihan THE Malaysian Government and its Indonesian counterpart are currently in the process of reviewing both the Border Trade Agreement (BTA) 1970 and Border Crossing Agreement (BCA) 1967. ‘’This is to facilitate the cross-border trade between these two regions and the cross-border movement of the people residing around
KUALA LUMPUR: Khalifa Affnan, a vocational teacher from Keningau Vocational College, Sabah was named global winner of the 2022 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards. Run by Cambridge University Press, the Dedicated Teacher Awards is a global competition that recognises and celebrates the efforts of educators around the world. This year, the
DARO: Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad and Igan MP Ahmad Johnie Zawawi disbursed a total of RM136,000 to 16 JKKKs and two non-governmental organisations in Kampung Tengah. A cheque for RM126,000 was given to the JKKKs while an additional RM10,000 was given to two NGOs at the Majlis Ramah Tamah Aidilfitri
By Gabriel Lihan KUCHING: Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has urged the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to notify the public of any change to services at the UTC office here. He said he received multiple complaints that JPJ suspended a number of services at the Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) building,
By Gabriel Lihan KUCHING: Ten locations in Sarawak have been chosen for Phase 1 of the Keluarga Malaysia poverty eradication (BMTKM) programme, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy), Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. “Eighty locations throughout the country, including 10 in Sarawak, have been identified for Phase 1, which
A total of 156 applications for chicken and egg production subsidies have been processed in Sarawak to date for a total claim of RM6.2 million, said Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. The Agriculture Modernisation and Regional Development Minister said the federal government has extended the subsidy from February to
By Jasmine Badun IT is important to ensure Sarawak remains free from pests and diseases to achieve a ‘clean and safe’ reputation in the international scene, says Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. The Minister for Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development said the presence of pests and diseases could
THE Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Ministry is focusing on developing eco-tourism and community-based tourism this year, said its Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He asserted that the initiatives were in line with Sarawak’s Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. “One of the outcomes in the tourism sector
By Xahar Saruji KUCHING: Today’s Progressive Democratic Party’s (PDP) supreme council meeting is seen as crucial as the impending 15th general election (GE15) – which is expected to be called this year – and the strategies to adopt, are most likely to be on top of the agenda. Party chief
By Annabell Naja Tommy KUCHING: The Melanau Heritage Gallery, Oya, will be a new landmark highlighting the culture and heritage of the Melanau people, particularly those from Dalat and Oya. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said it was the first gallery set up
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