Author: Mukhriz Mohamad

State Syariah Dept first to adopt i-Syariah

KUCHING: The introduction of the i-Syariah system, developed by Sarawak Information Systems Sdn Bhd (Sains), has made the Sarawak Syariah Judiciary Department (JKSS) the first in the country to adopt such a system. According to Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and Kuching North City Commission) Datuk

Call for extension of voting period

KUCHING: Voting period and number of voting channels should be extended in order to face the 12th state election which is expected due next year, said Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. According to him, in each state election, the election machinery of the PBB

PBB Pantai Damai readies machinery

KUCHING: The election machinery of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Pantai Damai Branch was urged to prepare for the upcoming state polls which can be held anytime from now.   PBB vice president Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said it was important that emphasis be given on collaboration among PBB leaders

New road to boost tourism, economy

KUCHING: Upon completion, the 8.5km road connecting Kampung Bako, Kampung Buntal and Kampung Santubong will not only complement the “missing link” in the state’s coastal road network, but will also further boost tourism and economic activities in Buntal area. Pantai Damai assemblyman Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi told this to

Full support for CM

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Pantai Damai Branch pledged its full support to the Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg to continue administer Sarawak. PBB vice president Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the support was based on the various initiatives introduced by Abang Johari since he

Overhead bridge near school soon

KUCHING: An overhead bridge will soon be built near SMK Tun Abang Haji Openg to enhance the safety of students and teachers when crossing the road. Utilities Assistant Minister (Water Supply) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the overhead bridge is one of the scopes of the B package of

Water supply for all by 2025

KUCHING: The Sarawak government will step up efforts to provide water supply to all parts of the state by 2025. This was to ensure the rural populace will also be able to enjoy clean and reliable water supply in their respective areas, said Utilities Assistant Minister (Water Supply) Datuk Dr

Adhere to mosque SOPs, Muslims told

KUCHING: Muslims in Sarawak are urged to adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the authorities following the relaxation of restrictions allowing them to perform the Friday prayer and daily prayers at their local mosques. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr

Pantai Damai RTPs to restart

KUCHING: Pantai Damai’s rural transformation projects (RTPs) will be developed aggressively after being postponed due to the movement control order (MCO). Utilities Assistant Minister (Water Supply) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the projects had been underway since the end of last year, but were stopped three months ago. He

Food distribution efficient despite MCO

KUCHING: Over 4,500 food packs have been distributed to the needy in the Pantai Damai constituency thus far. Assistant Minister of Utilities (Water Supply) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said that the aid had started being distributed during the first phase of the movement control order (MCO), which started on