MIRI: The implementation of two high-impact water supply projects worth around RM266 million is currently being carried out in efforts to improve the infrastructure and water supply system in Miri Division. According to Minister of Utilities and Telecommunication Datuk Julaihi Narawi, these water supply projects are planned by the Sarawak
MIRI: The pipe installation works undertaken by Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) within the Sungai Tangap-Pujut Link Road works package (WPC11) covering Sibuti parliamentary contituency, Bekenu, Lambir, Senadin and Samalaju state constituencies are facing some delays. Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Julaihi Narawi said this was following the
MIRI: Five Penan kindergartens in the interior of Baram, to be managed by Sedidik Sdn Bhd, have been completed. Construction was funded by Petronas via its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme and the Sarawak government to the tune of RM2.75mil. This was disclosed by Sarawak Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood
MIRI: Pineapple farming can be a sweet deal for farmers especially those residing in the rural area. Speaking at the unveiling of new variety of pineapple known as Sarawak Gold 1 (SG1) or AC 16, Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Dato Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said
MIRI: The Sarawak government has approved several Projek Rakyat for the Bekenu state constituency. Disclosing this on today, Sarawak Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Rosey Yunus said the projects were approved by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Among the projects are
MIRI: A metre-long (3.3ft) cobra that was taking shelter under a kitchen sink has been caught. The reptile was spotted by the house owner, aged 46, who was about to prepare lunch for her family. Terrified by the discovery, she immediately called up the Civil Defence Force (APM) for help.
MIRI: Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin has reminded the younger generation to always respect their elders. “Respecting your elders is not only emphasised in Chinese culture but also in the culture of other races,” said the Sarawak Minister for Transport. “Our elders have a lot of experience, knowledge and have
MIRI: More than 100 volunteers from various government agencies and non-governmental organisations are expected to turn up for the Northern Sarawak Journalists Association (NSJA) beach cleaning programme on March 12. Among them participating are Fire and Rescue Department, Civil Defence Force, Miri Hakka Association Youth Section, Miri Tai Poo Association
MIRI: Clara Amanda Buyong from Julau was crowned winner of Sarawak Symposium Kumang 2023 – a title that earned the 22-year-old RM3,000 in cash prize and a host of accompanying prizes. Additionally she was also chosen as the ‘Best Dress’ winner and bagged a cash prize of RM500. She was
MIRI: The Ngepan Iban Symposium (SNI) should be made an official government event in the state, said Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk John Sikie Tayai. Speaking at the closing of SNI 2023 here on Saturday night, Sikie expressed hope that it will be held in the coming years with
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