Author: Nur Ashikin Louis

Good infrastructure vital to state’s progress

SIMANGGANG: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak needed an efficient infrastructure system so that it could become a developed state by 2030. He said this when officiating at the state-level “Hari Kebangsaan” (National Day) celebration at Sri Aman Civic Centre in Simanggang on Monday (Aug 31).

Fast-tracking Sri Aman’s development

SIMANGGANG: The Sri Aman Development Area (Sada) master plan will be drawn up for a holistic development of the Sri Aman Division. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg noted that development in Sri Aman had become relatively slow compared to other new administrative areas such as Bintulu which

Students receive education aid

SIMANGGANG: Two students in the Sri Aman parliamentary constituency who will be furthering their studies at public higher learning institutions this year received donations from the Pencil Project Welfare Association on Sunday. Association president Norina Umoi Utot said the students Effa Nur Sharmilla Yazid will continue her studies at Institute

‘Take lead in digital economy’

KUCHING: Our youngsters must take the opportunity to actively delve into sectors related to digital economy, especially at the international level as trained experts, urged Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. “Take this opportunity to prove that Sarawak’s youths will become leaders in digital economy in this

Fancy a night walk among nature?

KUCHING: Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) launched its new ecotourism product, Urban Forest Night Walk, at Sama Jaya Nature Reserve here last Friday night. The new feature allows urban dwellers to go on a nature walk at night and experience the never-seen-before sights and sounds of the wilderness at the 38-hectare

Checking on storm survivors

WELFARE KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Satok deputy chairman Datuk Ibrahim Baki had a busy day today visiting some storm survivors in Kampung Ajibah Abol here. “In our walkabout today (Saturday), we monitored the current progress of repair work on houses damaged by a windstorm last Saturday. “We wanted

Strengthen unity through ‘Merdeka’ spirit

SADONG JAYA: Nurturing the spirit of patriotism will strengthen unity and racial harmony in the society, said Sadong Jaya assemblyman Aidel Lariwoo. The people are always in high spirit to celebrate Independence Day regardless of the differences amidst the political landscape in the country, he noted. “We must continue to

No haze hotspots so far

KUCHING: Sarawak has not record any haze hotspots so far, said State Fire and Rescue (Bomba) director Khirudin Drahman. Based on Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre’s record, the state’s hotspot distribution and density maps are looking better compared to previously. As of Aug 12, the state recorded 33 hotspots and of

One-language road sign policy

KUCHING: The Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) will maintain the current policy of using mono-language road signs. DBKU mayor Datuk Junaidi Reduan said the stance was decided during the commission’s full meeting last Monday. “The commission had a full meeting last Monday and our stand is to maintain the current

CCTVs to guarantee security, safety

KUCHING: The installation of closed-circuit televisions (CCTVs) around India Street, Jalan Courthouse and the Courthouse Connector here will guarantee security and safety for the public at large. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and Kuching North City Commission [DBKU]), Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, said the RM175,000