Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

New insights to transform economy

KUCHING: The International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA) 2023 will provide new insights to transform Sarawak’s economy through its impact assessment and leadership. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg pointed out that building an increasingly resilient Sarawak was an ongoing journey with the results hinging on

A fine example of how to overcome adversity

SULJIRINA Lucas believes that God will not give you more than you can handle. She has been carrying this belief since she was little. Born in Marudi in 1984, she is the eldest of six children in her family. Now, you may think that being the eldest is nothing but

Jakarta-Kuching flight step in right direction

KUCHING: The announcement of a new route between Jakarta and Kuching from June 15  augurs well with Sarawak’s aim to expand its air connectivity to major cities in the region.  In stating this, the state Transport Ministry pointed out that the introduction of the new route will also create healthy

Minister keeps mum on progress of state telco company

SEBUYAU: Utility and Telecommunication minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi is tight-lipped on the progress of Sarawak’s own telecommunication (telco) company. When he was enquired by the media about the matter yesterday at Dewan Pembangunan Sebuyau, he responded, “wait and see.” Following this, he pointed out that at the moment, Sarawak has

Spaoh to become hub for food production

SPAOH: Plans are afoot to turn Spaoh into a food production hub, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He said making it a food production area will enable landowners and farmers to generate better income besides strengthening and promoting socio economic development in the sub-district. “We hope to

GPS to focus on ensuring stability of Unity Govt

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will continue to focus on maintaining the stability of the Unity Government, said Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. The GPS chief whip said that such a matter is prioritised to heed the King’s wish for the sake of the nation’s economic recovery and the people’s welfare. “For GPS,

Nancy attends Raya open house in Lundu

LUNDU: Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri joined the locals here in celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri at Mahligai Gading Multipurpose Hall on Monday. The open house saw a diverse group of guests from different races and nationalities. Nancy arrived in an orange baju kurung and

Demak Laut community encouraged to be active in associational activities

KUCHING: The community in the Demak Laut constituency is encouraged to continue to be active and involved in association activities. Its assemblyman Hazland Abang Hipni said by being a member of an association, a person will be trained and exposed to many soft skills. “For example, when working as a

Nancy joins locals in Lundu for Aidilfitri Open House celebration

LUNDU: The Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration continues to be celebrated by the locals here at Lundu. With the ongoing festivity, the residents here had enthusiastically welcomed Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri to the Aidilfitri open house held at Mahligai Gading Multipurpose Hall here today

SWWS calls for gender equality in workplace

KUCHING: The Sarawak Women for Women Society (SWWS) has called for women to work together to achieve equal treatment and recognition in the workplace. In stating this, the Sarawak Women For Women Society (SWWS) said that by working together, all women have a chance to reach their potential and be