Author: Lee Shaw Wei

Tanjung Manis masterplan to be ready in August

KUCHING: A revised masterplan for the Tanjung Manis Economic Growth Area (T-MEGA) is expected to be ready by the end of August this year. Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said it is expected to be perused by the Sarawak Timber Industry Development

Sibu most prone to natural disasters

KUCHING: Sibu has earned the dubious distinction of being the most prone to natural disasters in the state. “As of now, we have identified a total of 349 locations that are prone to floods with Sibu having the highest number with 90,” said Fire and Rescue Department Director Datuk Khirudin

What About Kuching back for 6th edition

KUCHING: What About Kuching (WAK), with the tagline ‘By The Community For The Community’ is back for its sixth edition this year, running from Oct 1 to 31. This the festival that celebrates arts, culture and lifestyle of the creative communities. The launching ceremony for WAK 2022’s Call for Proposal

120 teachers in Marudi receive excellent service recognition

MARUDI: A total of 120 teachers in Marudi received the Outstanding Service Award (APC) certificate for 2021, on Tuesday (June 28). Baram MP Anyi Ngau said he was touched by the services provided by the educators, especially in rural areas such as Baram. “I was moved when I entered this

Magnum lends a helping hand

KUCHING: Gaming company Magnum has reached out to help a Serian resident cope with expenses in light of his impairment It donated a sum of RM1,500 through its Community Support Programme in the hope that it would alleviate his burden. The recipient, disabled after suffering from seizures, had applied for

New chicken ceiling price known soon

KUCHING: The Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi clarified that discussions and negotiations with industry players are currently underway to decide the ceiling price of chicken that should be placed later. “We in the ministry have a role to play, so we are

Council steps up efforts on recycling

KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) is committed to inculcating the culture of recycling among food premise owners and the public. In a statement today, MPP said their “Leaflets Distribution Programme of Environmental Awareness at MPP Food Premises 2022” is to raise awareness  on saying no to styrofoam containers, to

Belgian companies looking at business partnerships with Sarawak

KUCHING: Companies from Belgium will be looking to build long-term business partnerships with Sarawak if and when they eventually come in. Pascal H. Gregoire, Belgium Ambassador to Malaysia, pointed out that “such partnerships will not be here for two, five or 10 years, but for the next 20 up to

Anticipating manifestation of SEB’s global role

KUCHING: Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Julaihi Narawi hopes Sarawak Energy (SEB) will truly be an international company when it celebrates its 200th anniversary by being the main source of power in ASEAN region and beyond. He said this when speaking to officiate at the launch of Sarawak Energy’s

Practise integrity at all times, govt staff told

KUCHING: The Sarawak civil service has been reminded to practise the highest standards of integrity and morality now that the government has set in place all the Organisational Anti-Corruption Plan (OACP)’s strategic initiatives. Minister of Local Government, Housing and Public Health Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the state