Author: Nur Shazreena Ali

Perak-Sarawak collaboration welcomed

IPOH: Perak government welcomes any collaborative partnership and alliance with the Sarawak government as one of the key drivers in spurring the ecotourism and biodiversity industry. Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu said working together would benefit both parties and he welcomed recommendations which could act as catalysts

Talking orchid

KUCHING: A showcase on exotic orchids has captured over 150 orchid enthusiasts, locals and foreigners alike to gather at the APOC13 Fringe – Orchid Talk programme at Plaza Merdeka Shopping Mall’s lobby here yesterday. Organised by the Kuching North City Commission (DBKU), the one-day programme was held in conjunction to

Report child beggars, says minister

KUCHING: Those using children to beg for money had better watch out. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah called on the public to snap photos of the child beggars and lodge police reports. “If the public are approached by child beggars at restaurants or

PBB Women to empower young members with leadership skills

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women Wing is committed to empowering its youth members through leadership skills programmes and trainings. PBB Women chief Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said empowering the young generation in the political arena would enable them to improve their knowledge in practical skills that cultivates political

Business grants for single mothers

KUCHING: The Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Family and Childhood Development Ministry is calling upon all Sarawakian single mothers to apply for business grants. Its minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the grants were part of a government initiative to boost economic growth by encouraging participation of single mothers in business. “This

GPS committed to Sarawakians, says CM

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will continue its efforts to develop the state. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg assured that work to push Sarawak towards digital economy would be better served under the leadership of GPS. “GPS will always give priority and commitment to the people of

Leave duration should be merit-based, says MP

KUCHING: Regardless of whether paternity leave would benefit employees or employers or both, the duration should be based on necessity and merit, said Santubong MP Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. He suggested that the government should study the practice of paternity leave by considering the pros and cons before

Happy reunion for Pengiran clan

KUCHING: Happiness filled the air at the Hari Raya event cum family reunion for over 200 Pengiran clan members at Rajah Court Hotel here last Sunday. The reunion was the first to be held following the recent founding of Persatuan Keturunan dan Waris Pengiran Sarawak (PKWPS), the organiser of the

Accept paternity leave proposal: Fatimah

KUCHING: The private sector should shed its traditional thinking and look with favour on the proposed three-day paternity leave. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, who has lauded the proposal, urged employers in the private sector to see this as a win-win situation.

Wishesland to raise RM80k from concert

KUCHING: The Kuching and Samarahan Division Celebral Palsy Association (Wishesland) is targeting to raise at least RM80,000 to enable it to acquire facilities for its two new centres. It has teamed up with Sarawak Mirage Club to hold an international charity concert at Pullman Hotel on September 20. Its president