Author: Fenny Silong

Siniawan history gallery coming soon

BAU: In an effort to preserve the heritage of the people, a historical gallery will be built in the city this year at a cost of RM500,000. Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh said the gallery will display the history of Siniawan including the existence of its community, not only of the

PRS ready for state polls

KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) is ready for the state election, ‘even if it is held tomorrow’, said its youth chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan. He said, be it the Women or the Youth wings of PRS, all of them are ready for the polls which may be announced anytime. “The

Masing urges Sri Aman voters to think wisely

KUCHING: Sri Aman residents who had voted for its MP Datuk Masir Kujat felt cheated after the former Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) man left to join Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB). PRS president Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing (pic) said that after the 14th general election (GE14), Gabungan

Sweet sour CNY offering from Pizza Hut

KUCHING: Pizza Hut is back with its new creation — the Sweet Sour Cheesy Bites — in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration. Topped with delicious chicken rolls, caramelised pineapple ring and drizzled with mango fruit mix and fresh chopped parsley on a bed of sweet tomato and sour

Half-way house for local durians

ULU PADAWAN: The implementation of collecting, processing and packaging centre (CPPC) in Tarat will be another stepping stone to introduce durian kampung (local durian) to China. Deputy State Secretary (Rural Transformation) Datuk Ik Pahon Joyik said there are two or three groups who are interested in introducing Sarawak’s durian kampung

Birih anggur durian for commercial production

ULU PADAWAN: The birih anggur (red grape) durian species only available in Kampung Assum here will be promoted for commercial production.  Deputy State Secretary (Rural Transformation) Datuk Ik Pahon Joyik said the durian species already has its niche market due to its unique taste and soft flesh.  “We will be

Christmas price control scheme from Dec 22 – 31

KUCHING: The price control scheme for the Christmas festive season will be implemented from Dec 22 to 31. It will be officially announced on December 19. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Deputy Minister Chong Chieng Jen said the 10-day scheme was to ensure some basic items used during the festive

Many Chinese unaware of federal micro loans

KUCHING: Many Chinese in Sarawak are unaware of the micro loans provided by the federal government, said Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Deputy Minister Chong Chieng Jen. He said the federal government this year allocated RM100 million for micro loans under Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) throughout Malaysia. “This micro-loan assistance

Open tenders mean transparency

SERIAN: Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) welcomes open tenders for mega projects to be built in the state under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) from 2021 to 2025. Its director Razim Mohd Noor said the concept of ‘open tender’ symbolised the transparency of the state government to bring justice to all.

Google map location of Rambungan bridge.

Bridge reflects state govt’s commitment

KUCHING: The establishment of the Batang Rambungan bridge shows the Sarawak government is committed to meeting the needs of the people. Tanjung Datu assemblywoman Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu said the construction of the bridge was long awaited by locals in Lundu but was cancelled by the Pakatan Harapan government. “However,