MIRI: A study on using rivers to transport bulky cargo is being proposed to reduce the risk of accidents involving heavily-laden vehicles on the road. Transport Minister Datuk Sri Lee Kim Shin said that relying on rivers to transport such goods would in turn also ensure roads were not damaged by
BINTULU: The establishment of Sarawak Medical Technology Innovation Hub (SMITH) will breathe life into the development of medical and pharmaceutical sectors in the state. Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Dr Annuar Rapaee said before the Covid-19 pandemic, he raised with the Premier the idea of establishing Sarawak’s
KAPIT: The implementation of mega projects like the Baleh and Murum Hydroelectric Dams will elevate Kapit’s status from a small town to a city. The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) reported Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development (Development and Infrastructure) Aidel Lariwoo as saying that Kapit would play an
BY GABRIEL LIHAN KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) held its annual Majlis Anugerah Gemilang (Excellence Award Ceremony) at the Arena Gemilang, DeTAR Putra, Unimas here today. Several awards were presented at the event, including the Service Award (AP), Management Award (AP), Academic Award (AA), Main Award (AU), and Outstanding
KUCHING: Putrajaya has been asked to give a clear timeline and an assurance that amendments to Section 309 of the Penal Code would be tabled at the latest in the next parliamentary session. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii said the government should stop dragging its feet to end archaic
BY GABRIEL LIHAN & NURA V. LORNA KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) has once again hosted its annual Majlis Anugerah Gemilang Unimas (Excellence Award Ceremony) or MAGU to celebrate outstanding staff in the university. Vice Chancellor, Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suadi, said the main objectives of the event which
BY FAIZAL BUJANG KUCHING: Sarawak United FC (SUFC) coach B. Sathianathan has assured a more energetic play when they take on JDT away at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Johor Bahru on Wednesday (March 9). It would not be easy, he acknowledged, given their opponents’ reputation as one of the best teams
KUCHING: Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) is urging its members to seriously consider saving in the EPF Voluntary Contribution scheme with the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) posting a stronger performance now. According to SBF Deputy President and EPF Board Member Datuk Philip Ting, by law EPF is required to provide a
KUCHING: The 9-a-side Gedong Open football championship kicked off last weekend with seven games taking place. Boyak Gedong FC beat Antayan Junior FC 2-1 while TPSG FC beat Keling Kenyalang FC 2-0. Meanwhile, Putra United FC beat Arash FC 5-4 on penalties after the game finished 0-0 in regular play.
KUCHING: A total of 405 new construction projects and 3,077 house repairs under the Program Perumahan Rakyat Termiskin (PPRT) in the Rolling Plan of the 12th Malaysia Plan 2021 have been implemented throughout Sarawak. According to Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) on Tuesday (March 8), Minister of Rural Development Datuk
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