Abang Johari leads Sarawak via political stability
KUCHING: The title ‘Father of Innovation and Transformation Sarawak’ granted to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is in tune with his aspirations to lead Sarawak towards development and progress through political stability. In congratulating Abang Johari in conjunction with his sixth year anniversary which falls tomorrow (Jan 13), Federal Minister of […]
Fund to ensure devt agenda can continue
KUCHING: The handover of the RM50 million infrastructure projects to Sarawak and Sabah is indeed a practical thing to do. Federal Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said that this will ensure the development agenda that was delayed can be continued. “Some of the projects have been approved previously but […]
New homes for fire victims
KUCHING: The 44 victims who were left homeless by a fire that destroyed five houses on Dec 12 here will be relocated to a new home at Darul Hana. Federal Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the victims are now residing at the temporary evacuation centre (PPS) at Dewan Kampung […]
Nancy to focus on formulation of 2 new acts
PUTRAJAYA: The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) which is currently led by Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, will focus on, among others, formulation of the Elderly Persons Act and the Social Work Profession Act. Nancy said the drafting of the new acts needs to be done carefully, taking into account evidence-based studies. “Some other […]
Go to polls, support GPS: Rodiyah
SADONG JAYA: Rodiyah Sapiee hopes that voters can make the right decision in the 15th general election (GE15). The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Batang Sadong candidate said the people need to elect a representative who is really serious about bringing the people’s voice in the Dewan Rakyat or represent them in the federal government. “It […]
Sarawak, Sabah record 19 pct increase in craft sales
KUCHING: Sarawak and Sabah have recorded RM14.9 million and RM15.8 million respectively in sales value for the craft industry as of Sept 30 this year. Caretaker Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri disclosed that this was an increase of 19 per cent compared to the same period in 2021. “The achievement […]
Wan Junaidi among 800 party members to show support for Nancy Shukri
KUCHING: More than 800 party members have gathered at the Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) here today to show for the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, who will be submitting her nomination paper to contest in the Santubong parliamentary. The procession started with a recitation of prayer at 8am before heading […]
Tap tourism potentials to boost industry
KUCHING: Malaysia can learn from the phenomenon of “Hallyu’ or Korean Wave to boost the country’s tourism industry, said caretaker Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She said South Korea had started promoting Hallyu through its popular dramas, movies and pop music over the past 20 years. “This approach has proved successful […]
Various events held during Simunjan fest
SIMUNJAN: A Volunteerism Programme and Public Art Projects were organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) and the Sarawak state government yesterday in conjunction with the Tourism, Art and Culture Fiesta at Simunjan. According to the Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, the Volunteerism Programme is a homegrown MOTAC event that has been […]
Handicraft makers get cash incentives
SIMUNJAN: Malaysian Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri today handed over a total of RM39,000 cash incentives to 1,097 handicraft practitioners in Sarawak with each receiving RM1,500. “The government has allocated RM9 million to 6,000 handicraft makers in the country. “Out of that total sum, we are handing a total sum of […]
