The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts has set a target of attracting more than 200,000 visitors within the next six years through the Kuching Umrah Gateway (KUG). Its minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that the KUG will be a major contributor to our tourism
THE Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts has allocated RM15,950,612 to support 74 local and international events as of May this year. Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said his ministry continues to receive applications for supporting grants and these requests will be considered based on criteria.
LANGKAWI: The Sarawak government plans to scale up the algae cultivation to 1,000 acres in order to produce about 500,000 tons per annum of crude algae oil or renewable oil. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this can be equated to about 10,000 barrels of oil
THE Transport Ministry will propose that the federal government delegates certain authorities to Sarawak agencies to facilitate and improve the efficiency of the transportation sector in the state. Its Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said this was in line with the state’s rights as specified under the Malaysia Agreement
THE government through the State Development Office has thus far upgraded or renovated 21 Native Courtrooms in various districts and sub-districts in the state. Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk John Sikie Tayai said for this year, two more courtrooms have been approved for such namely, Belaga District Office and
THE Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) has been urged to consider returning unused spectrum to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to be reallocated to interested parties for the development of telecommunications infrastructure in Sarawak. Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Julaihi Narawi said it was made to
THE master plan on the restructuring and elevation of the Native Courts of Sarawak to be an independent judicial system on par with the Syariah and Civil Courts will be submitted to the State Cabinet for approval. Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk John Sikie Tayai said the matter is
THE second Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School (YSISS) located at Semenggok, Jalan Kuching-Serian, is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn hoped that it could be completed fast so that it could cater to more students. “As for the YSISS at
THE Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) hopes to arrange a meeting with Minister of Education Fadhlina Sidek to tackle urgent issues on education in Sarawak. Minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said his ministry is still awaiting a suitable time to start discussions. “We are trying to
KUCHING: Belle Sisoski, a talented musician, continues to dominate the Commonwealth Song Contest (CSC) with her captivating entry, ‘Stop Your Games’. Out of the 56 Commonwealth countries, this 17-year-old Chinese producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist hailing from Kuching, but currently residing in Kuala Lumpur, has secured her position as one of
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