Outstanding students receive incentives and certificates

BINTULU: A total of 37 outstanding students with Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and 23 with Sijil Pelajaran Tinggi Malaysia (STPM) in 2022 have received incentives and certificates of appreciation from Press Metal Bintulu Sdn Bhd. The event took place at the Cenderawasih Hall, SMK Bintulu, yesterday. During the ceremony, two students, Steward Ting Shi Yu […]

Sarawak salutes ex-police sacrifices

BINTULU: The services and sacrifices of former members of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will always be valued and highly esteemed even after they have retired. Minister in the Premier’s Department, Datuk John Sikie Tayai, said the services of the former PDRM members remain held in high regard wherever they had served, ensuring societal harmony […]

Frontliners to receive Raya goodies 

BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: A total of 12,000 ‘Sumbangsih Raya 2023’ boxes containing various goodies will be distributed to the frontliners in conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. Minister of Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said these ‘boxes of love’ are a […]

Abang Jo and fabulous four take a bow

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s strategic leadership and the fabulous four in Gabungan Parti Sarawak have brought the state to where it is today. Deputy Premiers Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas and Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian made this much clear at an appreciation dinner to celebrate GPS’ success […]

200 SMK St Joseph’s students given awards

MIRI: Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) St Joseph Miri this morning awarded a total 200 of its Form Five students for their various achievements during an appreciation ceremony. The event was graced by Minister for Transport Sarawak Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin. Also in attendance were the school’s principal Peter Use Lenjau, the school’s Parent Teacher […]

Cohesive spirit behind success against virus

MIRI: Sarawak’s two-year battle against the Covid-19 pandemic was a challenging time but the state managed to overcome the threat because of the cohesive spirit displayed by various agencies and Sarawakians in the fight against the virus. “We had doctors … experts but none had experience in tackling the pandemic … so much was unknown […]

Department gets credit for services

MIRI: The Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) has been credited with giving the best service to the community here. Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Development Deputy Minister Datuk Rosey Yunus said the department had addressed some water supply issues, especially during the last Movement Control Order (MCO) to ensure the community has water supply,” […]

Better gifts for enforcement agencies

KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, through the Women and Family Department, will improve the quality and quantity of gifts for the festive seasons. “We believe that this not only has great meaning for the recipients, consisting of security and enforcement agency personnel, but also for those who are directly and […]

Keep up good work, YB urges teachers

SARIKEI: Repok assemblyman Datuk Sri Huang Tiong Sii has urged the education sector here to keep up with their good work among school going children. “I have always supported education, including infrastructure development as well as educational assistance such as for uniforms, school bags and shoes throughout my time as assemblyman regardless of race, religion […]

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 towards achieving high speed internet […]