KUCHING: WWF-Malaysia has called on the Sarawak government to investigate and haul the errant parties to court for causing destruction to the environment in Upper Baleh, which is an important water catchment for Kapit, Sibu, Sarikei and Mukah divisions. The organisation also called for the cost of cleaning up to
BY RACHEL MINA KUCHING: The ongoing efforts of the One-Stop Committee (OSC) to address drug and substance issues (MIDS) have yielded positive and encouraging results, says Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Sarawak Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister said data showed a 4.53 percent decrease in arrests
By Petronella Langita Felix KUCHING: A total of 100 packs of food aid were distributed to residents at 10th mile Penrissen Road here, yesterday (Aug 23). The food items — rice bags, canned food, noodles, and biscuits — were delivered by Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) N13 Liu Thian Leong under
By Nazrinzulaiqa Hasbi KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob in his inaugural speech last Sunday had reassured the youth that their involvement was welcomed in the new federal administration. The prime minister hoped that the youth would work with the government to achieve the country’s grand recovery agenda.
By Aisyah Azzahra Suhiri & Umie Syazwanie Mohd KUCHING: Most, if not all, in the previous federal Cabinet will be retained under the new administration of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, said political commentator Prof Dr Jayum Jawan. “He (Ismail) rose to become PM because of their unwavering
KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus and Universitas Tanjungpura (UNTAN) of Pontianak in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, recently inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore areas of mutual interest. Research, student mobility and academic programme collaboration are among the range of activities expected to take place. “This collaboration will
KUCHING: By inviting everyone to work as a team for the sake of national harmony, and move towards building consensus, is a great start to Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s term as Prime Minister, says Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA). “His promise to get Malaysia out of the health and economic
By Petronella Langita Felix KUCHING: An academician with Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) has suggested that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob implement the reforms proposed by his predecessor Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Prior to his resignation on Aug 16, Muhyiddin proposed seven reforms in his effort to gain bipartisan
KUCHING: The Sarawak Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) kicked off an Occupational Safety and Health Coordinator (OSH-C) workshop for the agricultural sector, especially for oil palm plantation operators, in Miri on Monday (Aug 23). The workshop aimed to help the industry train responsible employees regarding OSH aspects in
KUCHING: The Sarawak Energy strongly has refuted claims that the logjam in Batang Baleh was caused by site clearing at the Baleh Hydroelectric Project (HEP) site. There was no major land clearing activity currently happening at the site that could have contributed to the situation, it explained. “The last site
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