Author: Tania Lam

Tasik Biru rep offers help to storm-affected families

BAU: Concerned with the mishap faced by two families whose homes at Lorong 20, Jalan Taiton here that were damaged due to stormy weather  on Sunday (Feb 6), Assistant Minister of Transport Datuk Henry Harry Jinep visited the affected families on Monday (Feb 7). According to a report by the

Julaihi renews pledge on high speed internet

KUCHING: The Sarawak government remains committed to its aim of expanding internet services to all corners of Sarawak, especially in the rural areas. “Sarawak government agencies, namely Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) and Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) together with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will double their efforts

Livelier CNY celebration amid strict compliance

MIRI: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the community celebrates Chinese New Year (CNY) 2022 in moderation and in compliance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs). “This year, although we are still practising the COVID-19 SOPs, we have entered Phase 4. As such, there have been a lot of relaxations,

Youth support for GPS evident in 12th state election

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has the support of the youth as a result of the coalition’s conscious efforts to engage the youth through its policies and programmes. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women chief, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said GPS always paid attention to the younger generation in addition

PBB to hold TGM on June 17-19

KUCHING: PartiPesaka Bumiputera Bersatu’s (PBB) 15th Triennial General Meeting will take place from June 17 to 19 this year. “The Women and Youth meetings at the state level will be held on June 17,” said PBB Women chief Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah at a press conference following a PBB Women

Jamilah hands PBB Lundu helm to Azizul

LUNDU: Former Tanjung Datu assemblywoman Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu has handed over duties as Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Tanjung Datu division chief to the new assemblyman, Azizul Annuar Adenan. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), this was done in a ceremony at the Mahligai

Work together, silat association told

MIRI: It is hoped that members of Rumpun Silat Sarawak (RSS) Miri will continue to be united and work together in the world of silat (Malay art of self defence) to ensure continued success. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Assistant Minister of Youth, Sport

Workshop held to boost early childhood education

SIBU: Participants of the Early Childhood Education Division Professionalism Improvement Workshop 2022 in the Sarikei parliamentary constituency have been told to take full advantage of the opportunity to further improve their knowledge in teaching and cultivating talents among children. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS),

Tamin rep optimistic about infrastructure implementation

SIBU: Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang is optimistic that the implementation of infrastructure projects in his constituency will run smoothly with detailed planning. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), he said this was in the interest of the people of Tamin constituency. He said this

Dr Sim chides recalcitrant, incompetent contractors

KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has chided recalcitrant and incompetent contractors who fail to complete their projects within the scheduled timeframe. The Public Health, Housing and Local Government Minister pointed out that the Lorong 14 back lane drainage upgrade project at RPR Batu Kawah worth