Author: Tania Lam

Sarawak, a living example of unity in diversity

KUCHING: When it comes to unity, Sarawak has an exemplary society comprising various ethnicities living in harmony and its citizens should be proud to show this to the world. Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan pointed this out in support of the National Unity Policy and National

Success of policy requires commitment

KUCHING: While the newly launched National Unity Policy is a good mechanism to consolidate and integrate diversity, its success will require seriousness, commitment, sincerity  and strong political will, especially by those at the helm of power, said Datuk Seri Doris Brodie. The Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Women chief said that

State government’s commitment to rural development

BINTANGOR: The construction of various basic infrastructures is clear evidence of the Sarawak government’s concern towards rural development. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing said the state government through the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) Sarikei showed great

Kpg Gersik hall fully repaired

KUCHING: Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi today (Feb 16) witnessed the handover of the recently repaired Kampung Gersik Hall. The ceremony was attended by Public Works Department (JKR) Kuching Division senior assistant engineer Sofian Lit and Kampung Gersik village

Sibu cases from two areas

KUCHING: Assistant Local Government and Housing Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee has clarified that most of the 171 Covid-19 cases reported in Sibu on Monday are concentrated in two areas only, namely the Sibu Jaya flats and a nursing home for the elderly. Despite the alarming spike, he pointed out that

Sebuyau’s 48 bodies given MRP grants

SEBUYAU: A total of 48 recipients comprising Village Development and Security Committees (JKKKs), Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs), and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Sebuyau received grants for Minor Rural Projects (MRPs) on Monday (Feb 15). Assistant Minister of Infrastructure and Ports Development Datuk Julaihi Narawi, who is also Sebuyau assemblyman, said these

Tudan’s Phase 2 drainage upgrading underway

MIRI: Works to upgrade the drainage system in Tudan Phase 2 are underway. Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin said the project was implemented following the flash floods that occurred in December last year. “The flash floods caused many areas in Tudan Phase 2 to be flooded. With the implementation

Apply or renew BPR application

KUCHING: Update your application for Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat (BPR) or make new application for those who have yet to make any. This was the call made by the Puncak Borneo Parliamentary Service Centre office for its constituents today. “The BPR form can be obtained at the Puncak Borneo Parliamentary Service

MP attends to flooded areas

KUCHING: Sibuti MP Lukanisman Awang Sauni on Sunday (Feb 14) paid a series of visits to areas in his constituency affected by the high tide and flash floods resulting from heavy rains the day before. Beginning with a visit to the Tiris area, he said the issue was that the

JKKKs important to ensure smooth project implementation

SEMOP: The involvement of Village Development and Security Committees (JKKKs) is vital in ensuring that development projects are implemented smoothly. Assistant Minister under Chief Minister’s Department (Corporate Affairs and Sarawak Public Communications Unit) Abdullah Saidol said the role of these committees was important, especially to monitor projects in their respective