Minister calls for increased male participation in women’s development programmes
SIBU: Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah has called for greater male participation in programmes for women. Citing the Jelajah Kerjaya Wanita Sarawak as an example, the Dalat assemblywoman noted that these programmes are typically attended only by women. “We need to dispel the stereotype that women’s programmes are […]
BDA staff will receive 1.5-month bonus
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has announced a one-and-a-half-month bonus for all the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) staff as an appreciation for their contribution to the development of the division. “Together with the board of directors, we have decided to give the bonus to all the staff for their hard work and dedication. “We […]
Fast-moving state civil service realises development goals
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s goal of turning Sarawak into a high-income state by 2030 is being swiftly achieved by the Sarawak civil service (SCS). State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki said that among other things, SCS is determined to visit the field more frequently to obtain opinions […]
RM7 bln in fed development aid channelled to Kapit
KAPIT: Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi says Kapit has never been left out of the government’s numerous assistance and development programmes. He said that despite changes in the federal administration previously, Putrajaya had channelled a total of RM7.1 billion to Kapit in the last five years. “Sarawak’s budget was insufficient, but the federal […]
Share only correct, truthful information
BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS & GABRIEL LIHAN MIRI: The dissemination of correct and truthful information on development programmes and policies is crucial in ensuring that the country, Sarawak in particular, can move forward smoothly for the benefit of its people. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stated that one […]
Ministry moots more student development programmes
SIBU: The State Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) will be carrying out more student development programmes for pupils in the state. Its Minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said that this will start with carrying out programmes for illiterate students. “Our next focus will be student centric whereby most of our programme […]
Ministry plans over 120 development events
KUCHING: More than 120 youth, sports, and entrepreneurship development programmes will be conducted under the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development this year. These will be held throughout the state including in rural and remote areas. Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah shared his ministry had recently organised the MYSED Go Rural @ […]
Members urged to strengthen party unity
MIRI: Members of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) are urged to strengthen the spirit of unity within the party, maintaining high quality of discipline and practice patience in carrying out their duties. PBB vice president Datuk Julaihi Narawi said these are important elements towards ensuring that PBB remains the backbone of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) […]
Sarawak skateboarders and the X-games
BY SUFIAN MOHIDIN KUCHING: Clear clouds accompany the energy at the park as the lesson continues. “Look ha, see here, okay…yeah, again ha!” an animated Denny demonstrates a “Pop-shuvit” move repeatedly. Some attempts were clean, some weren’t but when the moves were done correctly, the crowd responded enthusiastically. After several more demonstrations, Denny speaks again. […]
Asia X Games 2022: Skate of mind
BY SUFIAN MOHIDIN KUCHING: Daylight breaks early in Kuching. With bruises earned from the previous day’s “kickflip” fall still fresh, to certified skateboard coach, Denny Zulfikar Muhammad Husaini @ Denny ZFK, who starts his day sweeping the concrete floor of the public skate park as early as 7am, falling is an art. The outcome of […]
