Author: Natasha Jee

Timely move on the development of Infectious disease research centre

KUCHING: The proposed research centre on infectious diseases which will be set up near the Bio-Industrial Park in Kota Samarahan is a timely move by the state government. Demak Laut assemblyman Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said the establishment of the research centre would not only make Sarawak a leader in

Discuss computer usage with rural teachers

KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has suggested that the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Research (MESTR) hold a dialogue with different stakeholders, especially science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teachers in rural areas regarding the usage of Raspberry Pi computers. He said some have tried deploying Raspberry Pi in their schools

Help for those going into online businesses

KUCHING: The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (MEDAC) aims to assist more entrepreneurs to venture into online businesses while assisting those already in the field to enhance their e-commerce platforms. Its minster, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, said this is to recognise the performance and potential in

SMK Tong Hua to be upgraded

MERADONG: SMK Tong Hua here will undergo upgrading works and the project is expected to be completed within four months. The project costing RM100,000 will be upgraded under the Rural Transformation Project (RTP). Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kiong Hiing in a simple ceremony handed over the project to Sarikei Division

Ministry welcomes setting up of airline

KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture welcomes the intention of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg to get the state to set up its own airline. Its minister, Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said through this, Sarawak would be able to bring in more visitors to

Instant implementation of approved projects

KUCHING: The Ministry of Works will implement projects that are approved in the First Rolling Plan of the 12th Malaysian Plan instantly, said Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He revealed 52 new projects that had been approved would be implemented next year. “Among the projects are the Sungai

Non-native hunters cause of wild boar drastic decline

KUCHING: Who is to be blamed for the reduced wild boar population in the state? Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Jemut Masing said today there was no definite data from Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) showing that hunting by native communities had resulted in the drastic decline of wild boar

Project consultant to fast-track highway project

KUCHING: A Project Management Consultancy (PMC) will be appointed to assist Sabah and Sarawak Public Works Departments (JKR) to expedite the implementation of the Pan Borneo Highway project. Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the appointment of the PMC is still in the negotiation stage and the ministry

Calls for bill to amend Federal Constitution

KUCHING: The Advocates Association of Sarawak (AAS) is calling upon the Federal government to introduce a bill in Parliament to amend the Federal Constitution to allow an extension of the term of the current State Legislative Assembly (DUN). “Sarawak needs to hold its state election as the DUN term is