Author: Jacintha Jolene

RM30k handout to hold Sri Aman Benak Fest

KUCHING: The steering committee of the Sri Aman Benak Festival received a contribution of RM30,000 for the holding of the festival scheduled to take place from Sept 29 to Oct 1.  The contribution was presented by Deputy Minister of International Trade and Investment Datuk Malcolm Mussen Lamoh during a courtesy

Deputy ministry presents rural projects in Jemoreng

MATU: Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya has conducted a working visit to hand over five Rural Transformation Projects (RTP) in the Jemoreng constituency.  Among the sites visited were the upgrading of buildings and other additional works at the Jawatankuasa Kuasa Ketua Kampung

Brazil keen to strengthen ties with Malaysia, says Abdul Karim

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah notes that Brazil and Sarawak share several similarities in terms of environment, cultures and arts. The Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister said the Latin American nation has expressed its eagerness to enhance its bonds with Malaysia in the fields of culture

Tears of joy as students make parents proud

BY ELEAZAR BARRICK PETER & JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: A widowed mother’s toil of raising six children finally paid off after her son, Mohamad Azzimizee Din, received the Islamic Development Department Malaysia (Jakim) Director-General Award (Leadership) at the 19th Institut Kemahiran Islam Malaysia Sarawak Convocation Ceremony here Tuesday (Sept 19). The

RM80 Million for New School Construction Near Padawan Sub-District Office

PADAWAN: Deputy Minister of Transport Datuk Dr Jerip Susil recently conducted a working visit to inspect the landslide site at SK Puruh Karu here.  He assessed the condition of the school that was affected by the landslide incident and discussed the best methods to ensure the safety of the students.

Positive reception for proposed Parliamentary Services Act 2023

KUCHING: The forthcoming Parliamentary Services Act 2023, presently in the drafting phase, has garnered favourable feedback from members of both the Dewan Negara and Dewan Rakyat. Senate President Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar made this announcement following a briefing session on Monday (Sept 18). He noted that members

Need for all-encompassing policies on drug abuse

KUCHING: Drug demand reduction (DDR) policies and programmes should be specifically designed to encompass all sectors of society to efficiently address the issue of drug abuse. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said there is an increasing number of global drug abuse problems which make the people,

Police and Bomba presence after Sebuyau becomes district

SEBUYAU: A police headquarters will be established here after Sebuyau has been elevated to a full district. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he would strive to establish a district police headquarters here. As for a fire station, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of

State gets honour to host global water congress

SEBUYAU: Sarawak will hold discussions from time to time as it prepares to host the International Water Association (IWA) World Water Congress and Exhibition in 2028. Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Julaihi Narawi said it will take place at the Borneo Kuching Convention Centre 2 (BCCK 2)  which is

RM10 mln for new GiatMARA facility

SEBUYAU: The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development has allocated RM10 million for the building of a GiatMARA facility here. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the ministry, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, said the construction should start this year. “To support the local community, especially the youth, we are