Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Dual carriageway project to begin next year

ASAJAYA: The dual carriageway project from the Batang Samarahan Bridge to the Batang Sadong Bridge will begin next year. Asajaya assemblyman Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said its implementation comes under the Second Trunk Road (STR) project and has been awarded to Hock Seng Lee Berhad (HSL). “There are

Sunathon 2.0 2023 sees 82 boys participating in circumcision programme

ASAJAYA: The recently concluded Sunathon 2.0 2023 programme marked another successful chapter as 82 boys underwent circumcision at the An-Najah Mosque. The said programme was organised by the Asajaya Health Clinic in collaboration with Sarawak General Hospital, Sarawak Heart Centre, Asajaya District Office and the mosque committee. Asajaya assemblyman Datuk

Christmas cookies spread cheer in Satok constituency

KUCHING: The festive spirit graced Satok constituency in advance as its residents were treated to Christmas cookies courtesy of their assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki. Organised by Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Satok Branch at Thompson Corner and Sing Wah Yuen Cafe, 200 packets of Christmas cookies and greeting cards were

Mask up as preventive measure

KUCHING: Following a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases in the nation, it can be seen that many have started using face masks to prevent themselves from being infected by the virus. In fact, some have also reinstalled the MySejahtera application to get updates on the development of the

Plan to relocate Samarahan Social Welfare Office for enhanced services

KUCHING: The Sarawak government plans to relocate the Samarahan Divisional Social Welfare Office (PKMB) to a more suitable location to facilitate improved service operations in more conducive conditions. This decision comes in response to the department’s high demand for services compared to other locations. Women, Family and Community Development Minister

Food hampers bring festive cheer to patients

KUCHING: Smiles of joy are seen on the faces of the patients here as they receive 200 hampers of food in conjunction with the Uplifting Lives Festive (ULF) 2023 programme.  The programme, which was organised by Yayasan Petronas, was aimed to bring cheers and joy to those in need in

Marvin Lim wins Anugerah Tangan Emas Premier

KUCHING: Marvin Lim Zhi Cheng from UCSI University Sarawak was crowned as the winner of the Anugerah Tangan Emas Premier 2023 in Worldskills Malaysia Sarawak 2023. Besides going home with RM5,000 from the award, he also took home RM 3,000, a medal and a certificate from winning the first place

Leading path to skill excellence

KUCHING: Sarawak leads in recognising highly skilled youths by being the only state in the country to host the Worldskills Malaysia competition. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the competition here is an initiative addressing the global challenges of skills development and assessment. He noted

Competent human capital key to industrialisation plans

KUCHING: Sarawak is focusing on industrialising the economy by enhancing value across all sectors through the development of its human capital as key growth drivers. According to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, the state’s industrialisation plans will come to nothing if it does not have the

Investing in early childhood education vital

KUCHING: Embracing inclusivity in early childhood is not only a moral imperative but also a strategic investment in the long-term success and well-being of a nation, said Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. The Deputy Premier noted that in Sarawak’s journey to reach its goal of a developed state by