KUCHING: The chief minister has called on the private sector to work closely with the state government to ensure the state economy continues to thrive. Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said although the government had introduced many initiatives to spearhead new directions for the economy, the private
KUCHING: Six entrepreneurs were honoured at the Sarawak State Entrepreneur Awards of the Year (EOYS) 2021 on Monday (Jan 25). Among the recipients was Ir John Yong Lock Ping who received the Emerging Entrepreneur award category while those who received the award for the Master Entrepreneur category were James Hii
Stronger voice in Parliament? KUCHING: If Sarawakians, the business community in particular, want a bigger voice in Parliament, there is a simple solution – give full backing to Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the 15th general election (GE15). The appeal came from Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali
SIBU: Refurbishment work on one of the oldest mosques in Sarawak, the 160-year-old Al-Qadim Mosque, is expected to be completed during the fasting month this year. Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang, wife of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, visited the mosque to
SARIKEI: A total of 800 students in the Kuala Rajang constituency have received basic necessities and school equipment under the ‘Back To School’ programme. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) in a news report on Sunday (Jan 23), Kuala Rajang assemblyman Datuk Len Talif Salleh said that a total
KUCHING: An additional200 new swimmers are expected to be produced and to be absorbed into the swimming development programme throughout Sarawak. Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC) acting chief executive officer (CEO) Semawi Mohamad said that it is hoped that this could be achieved after the completion of SSC’s Swimming Series. “This
KUCHING: More lion dance associations are keeping their fingers crossed that Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) will revise the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to allow the performances of lion dance this year. It has been two years of no show of lion dance and not only this important element of
MIRI: As many as 4,834 proposed projects have been listed for approval in the Limbang Division this year covering development of road infrastructure, public facilities as well as basic necessities. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas), these include rural roads, agricultural road the social amenities, Hardcore Poor Housing Programme
MIRI: The ongoing upgrading works of Hai Long Si Temple here is expected to be completed soon. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas), the construction work started last year and is being carried out smoothly. Transport Minister and Senadin assemblyman Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin visited the site on
BAU: Three heads of households (KIR) who were affected by landslides in the Tasik Biru constituency have received a one-off financial assistance of RM1,000 each. According to the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) on Sunday (Jan 23), the assistance provided under the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) was channelled through
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