Malays, Melanaus in Sibu told to establish close rapport with other communities

SIBU: Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee wants the strong historical cooperation between the Malay and Melanau communities to be extended to the Iban and Chinese communities in Sibu. The Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development said the bond between the Malays and Melanaus holds great significance for a town with diverse communities with various […]

Sarawak keen on building ties with business communities, says Awang Tengah

MIRI: The Sarawak government has always been keen on building ties with business communities as it would diversify the state’s economy and boost its development, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. Awang Tengah emphasised that strong ties between the business sector and the government are essential for creating effective policies and providing […]

State library and BES donates 300 books to primary school

BAU: The Sarawak State Library in collaboration with Business Events Sarawak (BES) today donated some 300 books to SK St Teresa’s school library at Kampung Stenggang here.   SK St Teresa headmaster Nyopas Rinag said the donation will benefit both of the school’s primary and secondary school students as well as the local communities here. […]

Platform to express views on turbulent world

SIBU: The Lions International Peace Poster drawing competition provides a platform for the young minds to express their views on the turbulent world out there. President of the Lions Club of Sibu Pahlawan (LCSP) Dr David Ling Sien Ngan said similarly, how peace need to be promoted, encouraged and sustained for, the communities, nations, humanity, […]

Urban farming project can generate 8,800 tonnes of produce by 2025

KOTA BHARU: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries (Mafi) plans to produce 8,800 tonnes of vegetables by 2025 through the Urban Farming Project under the National Economic Regeneration Plan (Penjana). Mafi Deputy Minister II, Datuk Che Abdullah Mat Nawi said the urban farming programme could help households lighten the cost of living by growing […]