Malaysia, Thailand committed to increase border infrastructure development
BANGKOK: Malaysia and Thailand are committed to intensifying the development of infrastructure at the border in an effort to boost trade and at the same time achieve the bilateral trade target of US$ 30 billion by 2025. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah said Malaysia and Thailand also want the construction of a road connecting […]
RM255 million allocation since 2017
By Alexandra Lorna & Natasha Jee KUCHING: A total of RM255 million has been allocated to Unit For Other Religions (UNIFOR) by the state government since its formation in 2017, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said out of the total, RM215 million was allocated to build or repair houses […]
Premier makes case for family liberties
By Alexandra Lorna & Natasha Jee KUCHING: Sarawak appreciates some freedom in making its own decisions for the sake of the state’s progress so that one day it will be on par with other developed regions in the country, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Given such freedom by the federal […]
Ministry committed to developing more museums
LIMBANG: Limbang has come a long way from being a small town to a developing district today, and its latest landmark, the new Limbang Museum, is proof of this. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the museum, built at a cost of RM6.39mil, also had a […]
Royston presents grant
MUKAH: Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine is pleased to hand over an activity grant of RM10,000 to the Mukah Division Football Association (MuFA). The grant was presented to MuFA president Khairul Anuar Adeni and witnessed by Mukah District Office administrative officer Nolin Gendang and Malaysian Youth Council vice president Tarmizi Karnain Abdah. Khairul Anuar said MuFA would […]
Analyst gives thumbs-up to naming youth senator
KUCHING: The appointment of a youth as a senator in the Dewan Negara will go a long way to win the hearts of youths, said Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) political analyst Associate Professor Dr Lee Kuok Tiung. He said the new political offer was an inclusive move that could meet the demands of all generations. […]
SUPP rallies members to focus on development
BINTULU: Members of Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) need to focus on developing the state regardless of their different backgrounds. SUPP secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting stressed that unity and cooperation with each other is therefore very important. Ting said with hard work, sacrifices and leadership, SUPP would be able to continue the state’s mission for […]
MIS to set up panel on needs of ummah
KUCHING: The Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) is in the process of setting up a Pembudayaan Al-Quran Committee through the MIS Action Plan (2022-2025) for the development of the Muslim community in the state. Deputy Minister of Utilities and Telecommunication (Utilities) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the committee would cover all matters related to the […]
Call to support villages’ revival efforts
SIBU: Many villages in Sibu have disappeared to make way for development in Sibu town centre. Should there be efforts to replace these villages into new locations, the Sibu Malay community is urged to fully support efforts to revive the villages that have disappeared. Sibu Malay/Melanau community head, Temenggong Datuk Wan Hamid Edruce said, the matter […]
Mukah development centre in the pipeline
OYA: The state government plans to transform Mukah Division into a development centre in the near future. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the main thing that needed to be expedited at this time was to complete all basic facilities including clean water supply, electricity and road network. “For Mukah area, […]
