Move to copy Singapore-style Islamic school
KUCHING: The state government is studying to establish cooperation with Madrasah Aljunied Al-Islamiah, Singapore to develop international standard Islamic education here. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said this would be applied to the secondary school level to equip Sarawakians with knowledge of both the world and the hereafter. “I have instructed the […]
Aspirations achievable with grassroots’ cooperation
SIBU: Community leaders at the grassroots level are urged to always be in line with the aspirations of the government. These aspirations are achievable with the cooperation of all those at the grassroots level, said Assistant Minister of Education, Science and Technological Research Dr Annuar Rapaee. Such cooperation is important in order to realise the […]
Our co-operation will see us through
KUCHING: The strong cooperation between the components of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will enable Sarawak to sail peacefully towards developed status in 2030, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He therefore called upon the component parties to continue to work as a team in order to bring more development to Sarawak and […]
Dialogue on current issues in Dalat
MUKAH: The local District Information Department and Dalat police today exchanged views on various current issues during a visit by the former to the latter in Dalat. Mukah District Information officer Syahrulizan Madian, during the visit, said he also informed Dalat district police chief DSP Saga Chunggat that part of the department’s jurisdiction covers Dalat. […]
PBB northern region convention to drive members
BY TANIA LAM & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) deputy president Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan hopes that the PBB northern region mini convention in Miri on the 5th September will further invigorate the drive and spirit of party members. “I hope it will be a platform to disseminate information […]
Exploratory collaborations proposed
KUCHING: The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (Medac) has proposed three exploratory collaborations with the Ministry of Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development. In a statement issued on today (Sep 1), Medac said, “These include cooperative efforts for the Fishermen and Plantation Association; establishment of Bank Rakyat branch in Sarawak; and cooperation between Medac […]
MOH prepares ahead for possible Covid-19 winter case spike
PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry (MOH) is already looking four months ahead by preparing for a possible spike of Covid-19 infections due to winter weather conditions in several other parts of the world. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah although the country’s infection rate is now under control, developments in other countries, such as […]
Information deputy director gets visit from BNM officials
KUCHING: Sarawak Information deputy director Aziz Abdul Rahman received a courtesy call from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Kuching Office yesterday. The delegation was led by BNM Kuching Office head Mohd Irman Mohd Din. The purpose of the visit was to discuss further cooperation between the two agencies, particularly regarding the Info on Wheels and Kibar […]
Fixed business hours for three districts
KUCHING: The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has announced that business hours in Kuching, Samarahan and Serian will be fixed from 6am to 10pm. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the directive was decided in a meeting today (Jul 27) and will take effect from August 1 to 14. “Therefore, the government […]
‘Take Covid-19 seriously’
KUCHING: Sarawakians have been urged to take this Covid-19 pandemic seriously. Senior Minister (Works) Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said if the people don’t take it seriously, it will badly impact the economy. “Our lives and livelihoods will be affected, such as our daily income. “We do not want the people to go through this. So […]
