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Author: Mukhriz Mohamad

Agencies main catalysts for state digital development

KUCHING: Sarawak has a bright future in digital economy with the existence of Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) and the Centre of Technical Excellence Sarawak (Centexs). Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the two agencies under the state government

Ramadan bazaars making a comeback

KUCHING: The Satok Bazaar Ramadan will be making a comeback during the fasting month after its absence in the previous year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Two other bazaars in Semarak and Sukma Ria, which are under the Kuching North City Hall (DBKU), will also be operating. Assistant Minister in

Attractive prizes await DBKU competition winners

KUCHING: Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) will be holding a ‘Kebersihan, Kecantikan dan Kejiranan Contoh (3K)’ competition with attractive prizes awaiting winners. The competition is a collaboration with Trienekens (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd as the main sponsor, as well the involvement of various agencies and departments as panel of judges. Assistant

Entrepreneur keen on sharing to help others

KUCHING: The various challenges that Rafur Halim has faced during his more than 10 years in business has enabled him to survive and thrive until now. His tenacity is also thanks to his wife, Faezah Jainudin, who has always been a source of encouragement to him to persevere no matter

Office boy turns successful food entrepreneur

KUCHING: After 19 years of selling banana fritters at a stall in front of the family home, the experience has inspired Azreen Abdul Rahim d to take up business. Azreen said he has been helping his father sell banana fritters since he was in primary school and this indirectly nurtured

From civil servant to businessman

KUCHING: Despite being a civil servant and having a fixed income, Muinuddin Matnor was determined to chase after his dreams of venturing into business. Muinuddin, who also has experience working as a car and product salesman, worked in the bank and was involved in agriculture. However, he chose to venture

New village mosque to be built next year

KUCHING: The new Masjid Darul Rahman at Kampung Pasir Pandak is expected to be built in the second quarter of next year, said Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. According to him, apart from being dilapidated (over 50 years old),

Islamic agencies helping during pandemic

KUCHING: Islamic agencies have been playing their part in helping the community during the Covid-19 pandemic. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) through the Sarawak Baitulmal Fund (TBS) had contributed RM12mil through zakat funds

RM127mln to improve Kabong water supply

KUCHING: A total of RM127mil has been set aside by the state government for 14 water supply projects in Kabong, says Assistant Utilities (Water Supply) Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. “When the projects are completed and start operating, it will improve the existing water supply system and channel clean

State-level do in Kuching on Oct 28, 29

Maulidur Rasul KUCHING: The state-level Maulidur Rasul celebration will be held in Kuching on Oct 28 and 29. This was said by Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. According to him, the event will begin with the recitation of zikir