Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

DID urged to speed upchannel diversion project

THE Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) is urged to speed up the construction of the channel diversion project in Kabong constituency. Kabong assemblyman Mohammad Chee Kadir said that the project was announced by the Premier some time ago to address the severe erosion issue along the banks of Sungai Seblak

Singapore official calls on Premier

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg yesterday received a courtesy visit from Dr Beh Swan Gin, permanent secretary for development in the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) Singapore. Dr Beh said the visit was his first to a Sarawak leader since he was appointed as

Settlement area in need of bridge, road

THE settlement area in Ng Singat and Sungai Lengan which is separated by a river in Daro is in dire need of a road and bridge. Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad said the infrastructure is needed as there are 10 longhouses and national schools in the area. He added that the

YES programme empowers youth through entrepreneurship skills: Dr Ripin

THE Youth Entrepreneur Setup (YES) programme aims to develop and empower the youth economy in Sarawak as a whole. Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) Deputy Minister Dr Ripin Lamat said the programme was implemented in collaboration with government agencies, district offices, the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM), Sarawak Economic

Nanga Entabai-Ratau Limau road phase 2 proposal to be considered next year

THE phase two proposal of the Nanga Entabai-Ratau Limau road was not approved under the Twelfth Malaysia Plan Rolling Plan 3 (2023). Replying to Meluan Assemblyman Rolland Duat Jubin during question time on its status, Infrastructure and Port Development Deputy Minister Aidel Lariwoo said the Public Works Department (PWD) had

PM gets credit for uniting Malaysians

ASAJAYA: Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has commended the efforts done by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in uniting the people. In stating this, he said that the rakyat put their faith on Anwar, thanks to his leadership. “Of course, we

Rises in zakat collection reflect Muslims’ economies doing well

KUCHING: The increase in zakat collection by Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) during Ramadan this year proves that the economy of the Muslim community in Sarawak is in good condition. According to the Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, this matter can be seen through the contribution made by

Nancy reminds village heads to submit applications soon

KUCHING: Village heads and Village Development and Security Committees (JKKK) in the Santubong parliamentary constituency are reminded to submit their applications for allocation as soon as possible. Its Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the government requires the application to be submitted before allocation is given, adding that

Iconic flagpole to be fully erected by Nov

KUCHING: The nation’s tallest flagpole is expected to be fully erected by Nov this year. In disclosing this, Deputy Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said that at the moment, the physical progress of the flagpole is at 25.2 per cent, which is 7.02 per cent

‘Run to Save Lives 3.0’ fun run coming your way in June

KUCHING: The long-awaited Malaysian Red Crescent Sarawak (MRCS) Kuching Branch ‘Run to Save Lives 3.0’ project will be held on June 18. According to its deputy chairman Dr Chou Chii Ming, the fun run this year will have two routes (3km and 5km) starting and ending at the Kuching South