KUCHING: The Sarawak Fishermen’s Association (Penesa) has been urged to look into the potential of Q’Fish to boost the state’s fishing industry. The Q’Fish programme is a rebranding of eight types of fish. Previously it was known as “ikan rakyat” and the letter Q indicates quality (presumably making the fish
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong believes that organising innovation design competitions will enhance student’s interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). He said the competition is part of Sarawak STEM Strategy (SSS) initiative which focuses to address six major areas in
KUCHING: Acting as a platform to generate innovative ideas, 200 pupils from Year Four to Year Six of SK St Mary participated in a competition. Jointly organised with the Sarawak Islamic Information Centre (SIIC), the annual competition was part of the activities in the IIC Cares @ Environment 2019 programme
KUCHING: The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) Sarawak has urged the government to stop “currying favour” with capitalists under the shadow economy to ensure that the reformation of local labour laws is not driven by malice. Its chairman Mohamad Ibrahim Hamid said the current minimum wage does not make any
KUCHING: Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) will give out RM20,000 to selected proposals on community development in an effort to enhance unity. “This is part of an initiative to create sustainable development by emphasising on the participation of residents in government-sponsored activities and to encourage residents to share ideas and suggestions,”
KUCHING: The Sarawak Cycling Association (SCA) is looking for a suitable venue for novice cyclists to practise their skills. Its president Datuk Benjamin Hasbie said the venue would cater for beginners to practise their mountain biking skills. “There are a few places that we find suitable for mountain biking such
The story of Kam Agong, a mother from Long Semadoh who bled to death after giving birth by C-section at the Lawas District Hospital, the nearest healthcare facility about five hours’ drive, hammers home the lack of access to medical help in remote areas in Sarawak. For many years, it
KUCHING: What reading does to the mind is what exercise does to the body. This pointer came from Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman who wants to start inculcating reading as a culture among Sarawakians. Fazzrudin said for those who have yet to start but wish to make reading a habit,
KUCHING: The federal government has been urged to be transparent about the selection of members to the parliamentary select committee (PSC). Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said appointment to the PSC should not be hush-hush. “Look at the government’s recent decision to move the Registry of the High Court of
KUCHING: In conjunction with Autism Awareness Month, Autism Sarawak Muslim Group on Sunday hosted a forum for over 70 mothers of children with autism at the Sri Satok Community Based Rehabilitation Centre at Jalan Dagok here. Held in conjunction with Brain Science Training Specialist, the event aimed to help the
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