Author: Ma Chee Seng

Happy Raya for 176 students

KUCHING: 176 students were among those who received alms from Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Berhad (Bank Rakyat) yesterday. Federal Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri spoke at the Zakat Bank Rakyat contribution ceremony in Batang Sadong and praised the bank for its contributions. “Thankfully, we were

Road partially closed May 9 to 23

KUCHING: A partial closure and repair works are to be done along Jalan Datuk Amar Stephen Kalong Ningkan (opposite of SK Hardware) from May 9 to 23. Kuching Division Public Works Department (JKR) said in a statement that the maintenance work will start from 8pm onwards to 5am. “The diversion

Stay vigilant, don’t let your guard down

KUCHING: The Ministry of Health (MOH) recently announced that face masks would only be required indoors with new rules and recommendations commencing this May 1. However, there are concerns raised by some members of the public on the new SOPs. Although the rules are relaxed, they say the people still

Let almsgiving be a habit

KUCHING: Senior Minister of Works, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said giving alms should be a habit of the people even after the month of fasting. The Petra Jaya Member of Parliament (MP) said this during the Jalinan Kasih Aidilfitri Programme at Semariang Service Centre. He pointed out that such habit

Now under Ministry of Transport

KUCHING: The Sarawak Road Safety Council is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transport (MOT) effective yesterday. “The road and safety council was formerly under the jurisdiction Deputy Sarawak Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah”, said a statement. According to the statement, Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development (MIPD) Uggah

S’wak to benefit from collaboration

KUCHING: Sarawak will benefit from the readily accessible latest technologies via the collaboration between Sarawak Skills (PPKS) and the Malaysian Technology Development Corporation under the Centre of 9 Pillars (CoP9). “The collaboration will offer a wide range of customised Industry 4.0 solutions to industries in Sarawak. “It also opens the

MoU step towards enhancing digital transformation

KUCHING: The exchange of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Sarawak Skills Development Centre (Sarawak Skills) and the Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) is expected to pave the way for the adoption of new strategies for digital transformation in the industry. Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Sarawak

Premier holds discussions with Singaporean minister

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg held discussions with Singapore’s Minister of Manpower and Second Minister of Trade and Industry Tan See Leng at the island republic yesterday. During the 45-minute meeting, Abang Johari and Tan discussed various subjects of mutual interest to both Singapore and

Towards reducing road deaths, mishaps

KUCHING: Both the federal government, the state government and local Ministry of Transport serious about reducing the number of deaths and road mishaps by at least 50 per cent by 2030. This is based on resolution 74/299 of United Nations conference on August 31, 2020. State Transport Minister Datuk Seri

Once-a-week, five-session online class on custom

BINTULU: Society for Rights of Indigenous People of Sarawak, or known by its acronym SCRIPS, will host a once-a-week, five-session online Sekolah Adat (custom) class. “We hope that the programme will truly be a school on the way of life where participants will learn new things or deepen their knowledge.