Author: Nur Hazirah Syukur

State mosque board steps up green drive

KUCHING: The Sarawak State Mosque Welfare Trust Board (LAKMNS) is taking significant steps to streamline its five-year green strategy improvement plan. LAKMNS chief executive officer Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai said the plan is one of the efforts to support the Sarawak government’s initiative to empower environmental sustainability. “Among

Kidurong hydrogen plants to create jobs for locals

KUCHING: The Industrial Zone in Kidurong, Bintulu will become a “job pool” for young people in Sarawak, thanks to the establishment of two hydrogen plants scheduled for completion by 2027. Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said the establishment of the plants was carried out

Almost 2k businesswomen gain from Quick Win training

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of 1,908 women entrepreneurs throughout Sarawak have been assisted through the Quick Win programme organised by the Community Development Department (KEMAS). Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development Datuk Rubiah Wang said that the programme, which began in 2017, provides skills training for rural women to

TABIKA educators’ salary restructuring under discussion

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Discussions are ongoing regarding the proposed restructuring of the salary scale for educators in Taman Bimbingan Kanak-Kanak (TABIKA) under the Community Development Department (KEMAS), based on qualifications and experience. Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development, Datuk Rubiah Wang, clarified that the previous announcement pertained only to an

Some 800 international delegates to converge for IEW23

KUCHING: The 5th edition of the International Energy Week 2023 (IEW23) will be held for three days starting June 13 to 15 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said, the event will be a platform to discuss issues

UiTM sees potential in McD road tour programme

KOTA SAMARAHAN: McDonald’s Road Tour programme can potentially lead to more collaboration opportunities for the development of students and graduates of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). Rector of UiTM Sarawak Prof. Datuk Dr. Jamil Hamali said it is expected to provide opportunities for student development and industrial training programmes, career talks

Uniting parties through convention

KUCHING: The inaugural Unity Government National Convention, set to take place today, is a timely endeavor aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of the government’s current direction. According to political analyst Professor Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman, this convention holds significant importance due to the composite nature of the unity

Malay proclamation excludes Sarawak

KUCHING: There is no Proclamation for Malays in Sarawak. According to Sarawak Islamic Party (PAS) Commissioner Jofri Jaraiee, the recent proclamation for Malays by his party does not apply to Sarawak, given that the state has an inclusive society consisting of various races and religions. “There is no proclamation for

Cheapest accommodation rate will boost Sibu’s tourism sector

ASAJAYA: Low hotel room prices in Sibu will help boost the tourism industry in the town, said Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said that Sibu has been recognised as the town that offers the cheapest accommodation in Malaysia through online

Move to revive Rakan Muda programme lauded

ASAJAYA: The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) welcomes efforts to revive the Rakan Muda programme which is expected to be launched this year. Its minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said, it is a very good proposal to be implemented again, especially involving the country’s youth.