KUCHING: The Sarawak Government is being encouraged to lead the way in using electric vehicles (EVs) by taking advantage of the surplus electricity in the state. In a statement yesterday, Michael Kong, the special assistant to the Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen, said there’s a lot of surplus electricity
LAWAS: The value of unity and cooperation among Sarawakians must be upheld, according to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. Awang Tengah said even though people in Sarawak and Sabah have different backgrounds and cultures, they can still show kindness to each other. He said this at the
KUCHING: A total of RM1.47 million has been distributed for Minor Rural Projects (MRP) as of July this year in the Tupong constituency. This is to ensure the welfare of residents, according to its assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman who is also the Premier’s Chief Political Secretary. Fazzrudin emphasised his commitment
KUCHING: The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developments’ Association (SHEDA) is hoping to collaborate with Green Building Index (GBI) to develop and strengthen the skills budding architects and building engineers. SHEDA secretary general Angie Kueh stated that such an initiative is needed to expose the new generation to what green
KUCHING: Hope Place Kuching has extended its support to Michael Guyang Ejir, 25, as he battles stage four nose cancer. Diagnosed earlier this year in January, Michael’s health condition has taken a toll on his family, leaving his 24-year-old wife and three children without financial support. To aid with his
The highly anticipated Borneo Sonic Music Festival, touted as the largest music festival in Borneo, is preparing to deliver an extraordinary line-up featuring K-pop royalty, including Taeyang from BigBang, CL, Suho (EXO), and HYO (Girls Generation). Scheduled to captivate audiences on Oct 6 and 7, this ground-breaking extravaganza will take
KUCHING: The public is urged to be vigilant when visiting the Kuching Food Festival and be aware of pickpockets within the area. Responding to two recent snatch theft incidents on August 2, Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng stated that the council has heightened security measures around
KUCHING: The government, policy makers, employers, managers, and the public should play their role in building a supportive ecosystem to enable breastfeeding for working parents, said Dr Kelvin Yii. The Bandar Kuching Member of Parliament stressed the need for supportive policies that encompass appropriate facilities, resources, and public awareness to
KUCHING: Politeknik Metro Betong Sarawak (PMBS) and Politeknik Mukah Sarawak (PMU) have recently signed the Agreed Minutes of Meeting (AMM) with 11 international education institutions from Indonesia. The 11 education institutions involved are Medan State Polytechnic, Jakarta State Polytechnic, Lampung State Polytechnic, Semarang State Polytechnic, Pontianak State Polytechnic, Padang State
KUCHING: The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA) recently organised a workshop to enhance the expertise of media practitioners in their reporting on property market and development. SHEDA partnered with Kuching Division Journalist Association (KDJA) to organise a capacity-building workshop aimed at providing insights into Sarawak’s housing industry
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