KUCHING: The Unity Government has been urged to promptly increase the number of parliamentary seats for Sarawak and Sabah. Senator Pele Peter Tinggom said with the addition of parliamentary seats in the two regions, economic growth will undoubtedly be accelerated through allocations provided to these parliamentary constituencies. This would further
KUCHING: Thirty-five students participating in the Student Exchange Scholarship Programme, jointly sponsored by Yayasan Sarawak and Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas), recently received their offer letters. The offer letter presentation ceremony, held at the Yayasan Sarawak Auditorium, Wisma Adenan recently, was officiated by Yayasan Sarawak director Mersal Abang Rosli. Present at
KUCHING: Dewan Jubli at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Kota Samarahan Campus, has been designated as the venue for the chess event during the 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma), scheduled for this August. Set to take place from Aug 20 to 24, the chess event will feature participants from 14 states. The
KUCHING: A Narcotics Nucleus Secretariat (SNN) had been proposed in Tebedu to combat drug abuse in Sarawak. Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (JSJN) director Datuk Khaw Kok Chin said the SNN would serve as an information centre and a liaison platform between local agencies and their counterparts in exchanging
KUCHING: The Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, received a courtesy call from the new Sarawak State Health Department (JKNS) director, Dr Veronica Lugah, at Astana Negeri Sarawak on Monday. The courtesy visit marked Dr Veronica’s first since her appointment as the JKNS director on
KUCHING: The board of management of Chung Hua Middle Schools No. 1, 3 and 4 supports the Ministry of Education’s (MoE) warning against sexual harassment by teachers and school staff, where those found guilty would be sacked. Its chairman Datuk Richard Wee said it is definitely a good move by
KUCHING: The Megalanes Bowling Centre in Batu Kawa here has been designated as the venue for the tenpin bowling event in conjunction with the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in August. The tenpin bowling event is scheduled to take place from August 14 to 20, with the participation of all 13
PUSA: The establishment of raw material collection centres, particularly for coconut, is necessary to bolster the local economy of Batang Maro. Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor said that coconut production within his constituency has the potential to catalyse development through the manufacturing of various food products. “In addition to this,
SEMOP: Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information, and UKAS), Datuk Abdullah Saidol, has called for a modest observance of the Aidilfitri celebrations this year. This appeal comes in the wake of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) hike from 6 per cent to 8 per cent, which
KUCHING: Veteran party members of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) have been lauded and recognised for their contribution to the party’s development. PBB secretary-general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the commitment and loyalty displayed among these veterans have contributed significantly to the many successes, achievements, and evolution of the
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