Global warming could benefit coral-eating starfish
GLOBAL warming is exacerbating coral bleaching; but, according to Australian scientists, it could also encourage the proliferation of crown-of-thorns starfish, which are predators of coral reefs and highly resistant to marine heatwaves. Crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster) are often referred to as corals’ worst enemies. As juveniles, these starfish are herbivores. But when they reach adulthood, they […]
Rural folk beginning to reap benefits of highway
KUCHING: Rural communities are already beginning to experience increased economic activity as the Pan Borneo Highway nears completion. Saribas Muslim Association (Perwaris) chairman Dr Bolhan Budeng believes the Pan Borneo Highway will have a big bearing on Sarawak’s economy, particularly on rural communities. Recently, there has been an increase in economic activity in rural communities […]
State govt urged to solve manpower shortage in Meradong RTP projects
THE Sarawak government has been urged to act in overcoming the issue of manpower shortage in implementing Rural Transformation Projects (RTPs) in the Meradong constituency. Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing (GPS-Meradong) explained that the projects had suffered a bit as far as implementation is concerned. He stated that it was mainly due to the lack of […]
Industrial Training Institute in Serian ready by 2024
SERIAN: The construction of the Industrial Training Institute (ILP) here, which is now 85 percent completed, is expected to be operational by early 2024. Serian incumbent Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem said once completed, the institute will benefit the youth and produce a highly skilled workforce. “This will definitely benefit Serian because there will be […]
RTP projects to benefit Tellian residents
MUKAH: Newly elected Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine is optimistic that ongoing and yet to be implemented Rural Transformation Projects (RTP) projects have good quality and bring useful impact on the constituents. He had attended a briefing on RTP projects in Tellian constituency at Menara Pehin Setia Raja here on Tuesday (Jan 11). The briefing was […]
Bau set to benefit from 12MP
BAU: The 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), which focuses on the development of infrastructure and digitalisation in rural areas, will have a positive impact on Bau’s economy and connectivity. “Particularly in Bau District, this is a huge allocation in terms of infrastructure development, telecommunication and digital connectivity in rural areas. “This is what we want for […]
State govt to ensure Sarawakians benefit from efficient tariff structure
KUCHING: Discounts for both electricity and water bills have been extended until December as per the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 6.0. While Sarawak’s average tariffs for water and electricity are already among the lowest in Malaysia and the surrounding region, Sarawak Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the electricity and water […]
Donated food items benefit 600
KUCHING: The Fu De San Qing Gong Temple Worshipers Association and Fairland Hidden Bar jointly donated food baskets to the needy around the city. A total of 600 food baskets were distributed to various sections of the community to alleviate their burden due to the pandemic. Each food basket contains basic food items, including rice, […]
1,000 to benefit from virtual career fair
KUCHING: The MyCareer @ Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) Borneo Zone (Sarawak), which is organised by University Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak campus, is set to have approximately 1,000 participants. UiTM Sarawak rector Prof Datuk Dr Jamil Hamali said the main objective of the two-day programme, which commenced on Monday (May 24) until Tuesday (May 25), is […]
Sarawak will benefit if recognised as ‘wilayah’
KUCHING: Whether Sarawak will be called a wilayah (region) depends on the legal experts and the outcome of the negotiations on Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development pointed out that at the political level, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin had […]
