Author: Nur Hazirah Syukur

Residents happy with govt aid

KUCHING: The residents of Kampung Segedup and Sungai Maong here are happy with the assistance provided under the minor rural project-repairs and rebuilding (MRP — PPRMS) programme implemented by the Sarawak government. A recipient from Kampung Segedup, Hardy Sapiee, lamented that every time it rains, it would cause his the roof

Poor families assured of better homes

KUCHING: Poor families in the Satok constituency are assured of better accommodation under the government housing scheme for the poor (Program Penambahbaikan Rumah Rakyat Miskin Sarawak — PPRMS). Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Satok deputy chairman Datuk Ibrahim Baki said the branch have been requested by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi

Suara Sarawak praised for promoting Bahasa Melayu

KUCHING: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Sarawak deputy director Dr Shantrol Abdullah has commended Suara Sarawak’s initiative to promote Bahasa Melayu. According to him, language is important for a publication medium like a newspaper because it reflects the organisation. “Readers will assume that the organisation is not serious in promoting

Digitalisation to be main driver

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT KUCHING: Sarawak has an aggressive agenda in post movement control order (MCO) economic development particularly on the digital sector. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed asserted that digitalisation would be the main driver of the economy in Malaysia. “Besides that, I was informed that

Strict SOPs for bus passengers

KUCHING: The Kuching Sentral bus terminal is strictly adhering to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the authorities in facilitating bus services to travellers amidst the recovery movement control order (RMCO). Kuching Sentral enforcement chief Gerry Saet said, the SOPs are a major part of its operation and have

Clean water distributed to homes

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Muara Tuang assemblyman Datuk Idris Buang hopes to see the end of water shortage problem in his constituency. He said although most of the water stressed areas were in Serian, it also involved villages in Muara Tuang. “Some 10 to 20 Iban and Bidayuh villages, a Chinese settlement,

State helps solve overstocking of fish

KUCHING: The state government is helping fishermen to sell their catch after the movement control order (MCO) saw demand for their products plummet. Agriculture Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said a total of RM600,000 in allocation is given to Sarawak Fishermen’s Association (Penesa) and Area Fishermen’s Association (PNK).

‘NEVER DAP’

KOTA SAMARAHAN: There is no room for the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government to partner Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP). “Not at all,” said Datuk Peter Minos. That was the response of the political analyst to the statement made by Sarawak DAP Chairman Chong Chieng Jen, who was willing to

Make it easier for students to master English

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Deputy Education Minister Teo Nie Ching has urged educators to improve their teaching and learning techniques of the English language to make it easier for students to master the language. According to her, the Education Ministry is committed to adjusting policies and directions in line with the Shared

2,704 pupils selected for free breakfast

ASAJAYA: A total of 2,704 pupils from 10 primary schools in Sarawak have been selected to be part of the first batch of 100 schools nationwide to implement the free breakfast programme (PSP) yesterday. The schools are Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Tambirat in Asajaya, SK Penghulu Imban (Selangau), SK Long Lapok