Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Sarawak targets fourth Hawana hosting

KUCHING: Sarawak is eyeing the opportunity to host the fourth National Journalists Day (Hawana) next year. Communications and Multimedia Minister Fahmi Fadzil said that Sarawak’s keen interest in hosting the prestigious event will be discussed with the organising committee to explore the possibility. “We are aware of Sarawak’s aspiration to

Kembara Sarawak convoy to tour 12 divisions

LAWAS: The Kembara Sarawak convoy was flagged off on Sunday (May 28) in conjunction with Sarawak’s 60th anniversary of independence. The convoy flagged off by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will see participants touring 12 divisions statewide. According to Minister of Tourism, Creative Industries and Performing

Sarawak’s future well directed by GPS

LAWAS: Sarawak has taken a new direction and approach in its economic development as it celebrates 60 years of independence. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari said the Sarawak government had also taken the initiative to train the youth to continue the state’s development efforts. “From the point of

United we stand, divided we fall: Minos

KUCHING: Unity within a multiracial, multi-religious, and multicultural society is paramount for the greater common good. In stating this, Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos emphasised that it is unity that binds people together. “Disunity, on the reverse, brings about division and dissension. It can even lead

Melanaus asked to organise more activities

KUCHING: Melanaus are encouraged to organise more activities to strengthen their ties with one another. In stating this, Deputy Minister for Urban Planning Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh pointed out that the Melanau community was diverse as it comprised over 40 ethnicities. “With the diversity that we

60,000 dogs need to be vaccinated

KUCHING: The Sarawak government estimates that around 60,000 dogs in the state need to be vaccinated to curb the spread of rabies. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said thus far, only 4,700 dogs had been vaccinated, leaving another 55,000 dogs to be vaccinated. “I believe that when

Now MMA seeks public role in fight against rabies

KUCHING: The worrying rabies situation in Sarawak has prompted the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) Sarawak advise the public to work together with the authorities to curb the disease. Its chairman Dr Liew Shan Fap said Sarawak has recorded 66 cases of human rabies and 59 deaths since its first outbreak

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