KUCHING: Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development Assistant Minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn recently presented Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants totalling RM25,000 to recipients at Kampung Mundai. The recipients are Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of SK St Matthew Mundai (RM5,000 for Padawan District Scouts activities), Village Security and Development Committee
KUCHING: Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi wants the traditional game of ‘gasing pangkah’ (top spinning) to be included in the Old Kuching Smart Heritage (OKSHe) programme as part of the Seberang Hilir residents’ heritage. The Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Office (Islamic Affairs and Kuching North City Commission) said
KUCHING: Sarawakians will always have a special place for the Ola Bola The Musical in their hearts. They were blessed with three full shows from Sept 6 to 8. The musical show which was streamed live on Facebook for the first time on the second day (Sept 7) also created
KUCHING: Federal government officers are cautioned against issuing policy directives which could jeopardise national unity. Padungan assemblyman Wong King Wei said that of late, many issues had been raised and statements issued which could jeopardise national unity and harmony. He believed that those people responsible for the chaos should be
KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) welcomes anyone to come forward with information on food outlets charging exorbitant prices for plain water. The ministry’s deputy minister Chong Chieng Jen stated that sometimes this (situation) depends on the environment of the shop. “That is why we have
KUCHING: A proposal to increase the mandatory retirement age to 65 needs to take into account the concerns of youths. According to Universiti Teknologi Mara final year student Nurul Nabilah Mohamad Shukry, the proposal has its pros and cons. The 23-year-old finance student stated, “On a positive note, the seniors
SERIAN: The state government has provided an allocation of RM200,000 for the construction of the new Seroban bridge. The ongoing construction will witness the transformation of the old bridge to the new Roll Steel Joist (RSJ) type bridge. It is expected to be ready in December. Agriculture, Native Land and
SARIKEI: The state government under Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will have its own roadmap to make Sarawak the most developed state in Malaysia by the year 2030. Broadly, part of that roadmap involves building infrastructure to connect all the towns and cities and from there to the rural communities. Chief
Justice for all races and religions, says CM KUCHING: Sarawak will continue to do things its own way. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said this in response to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa’s call for Sarawak to be
KUCHING: The media plays a significant role in providing useful information to individuals, including those who are vulnerable and who are at risk of suicide. As suicide is a complex but preventable phenomenon, suicide prevention strategies should be in place. A dialogue session with media practitioners held in conjunction with
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