Author: Ma Chee Seng

Solutions for Lawas water woes

TWO proposed projects namely the new Lawas water treatment plant’s (WTP) and new Trusan WTP are expected to alleviate water shortages in Lawas. Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication (Utility) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said this in response to queries from Baru Bian (PSB-Ba’Kelalan) on water shortage in Lawas

Five packages proposed for Kuching Inner Ring Road

THE upgrading of Jalan Batu Kitang towards Jalan Stephen Yong into four lanes was part of the proposed Kuching Inner Ring Road under package D. Deputy Minister for Infrastructure & Port Development (Infrastructure Development) Aidel Lariwoo (GPS-Sadong Jaya) said the design has been completed and the construction of the proposed

Providing carbon dioxide storage solutions

FOREST sustainability can meet the demands of Sarawakians without jeopardising the state’s future generations, said Datuk Huang Tiong Sii (GPS-Repok). During the DUN sitting today, Huang said he believed that with the passage of the Bill, the state’s forest carbon activities would run smoothly, providing carbon dioxide storage solutions in

Amendment allows Sarawak control over airspace

ACCORDING to sources from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), said Abdul Yakub Arbi (GPS-Balingian), a telco paid RM598.55mil to obtain a spectrum licence. Yakub opined that a brighter future would be the result of tabling of this Bill, and provides additional value to the Land Code. “The term

Private sector urged to seize economic opportunities

KUCHING: Deputy Minister of Utilities and Telecommunication Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi has echoed the call of Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud for the private sector to seize the economic opportunities as a result of the relocation of the Indonesian capital to Kalimantan. “The private sector

Six abstract artists to showcase work

KUCHING: An Abstract Art Show 2022 featuring the works of six local abstract artists will be held at La Promenade Mall, Kota Samarahan from May 14-June 5. There will also be two workshop sessions on May 21-22 on new ways of appreciating and attracting the public to engage with various

Floodwaters at Rumah Saling Abong, Miri recede

MIRI: The Lopeng Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) reported that floodwaters at Rumah Saling Abong had receded on May 12 (Thursday). According to a statement, patrols by Bomba along Sungai Selulit Lapok Baram were conducted due to the recent flooding that occurred on Monday (May 9). “Continuous rain on May

Expect a unique experience at La Promenade Mall art show

KUCHING: Hoan Gallery at La Promenade Mall here will host six local artists for their upcoming ABSTRACT 2022 art show from May 14 until June 5. “It is my great honour to co-organise this show at the mall,” said Hoan Gallery owner Hoan Kee Huang. “The artists and I have

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Puncak Borneo should remain with GPS

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) need not give up the Puncak Borneo parliamentary seat in the upcoming 15th general election. This follows Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg’s recent announcement that GPS will contest all 31 seats in Sarawak, hence barring Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) to defend the

Magnum to promote healthy, harmonious gaming habits.

KUCHING: In conjunction with its Responsible Gaming (RG) Week celebration, Magnum Corporation is committed to providing a fun and safe environment that promotes a healthy lifestyle for all their players and stakeholders. Chief executive officer, Datuk Lawrence Lim Swee Lin said, “Recently, we had achieved a great milestone by being