Hoping for big share to develop rural infrastructure
KUCHING: It is hoped that Sarawak will receive a substantial allocation from the RM1.5 billion provided under the national 2022 Budget for the development of rural infrastructure in Sabah and Sarawak. In saying this, Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom hoped that substantial allocations would also be provided to Sarawak in future so […]
Mini stadium under construction in Balai Ringin
SERIAN: A mini stadium is being constructed in Balai Ringin and expected to be completed next year. According to Youth and Sports Assistant Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan, the stadium will have facilities catering to the needs of the locals, especially the youth, to hold various sports activities and social programmes. The mini stadium will have […]
Daro Mosque committee call on TYT
KUCHING: The Head of State Tun Pehin Seri Abdul Taib Mahmud received a courtesy visit from Daro Mosque development committee led by Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad in Demak Jaya yesterday (Oct 29).The purpose of the courtesy visit was to extend an invitation to Taib to officiate the opening of the new Daro mosque scheduled for […]
Bau set to benefit from 12MP
BAU: The 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), which focuses on the development of infrastructure and digitalisation in rural areas, will have a positive impact on Bau’s economy and connectivity. “Particularly in Bau District, this is a huge allocation in terms of infrastructure development, telecommunication and digital connectivity in rural areas. “This is what we want for […]
50 emerge winners in Miri Cares campaign
MIRI: Fifty winners emerged from the five-month Miri Cares campaign, which was introduced in conjunction with the soft launching of the Miri Cares application on Jan 29. Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang stated that the winners included 10 best entrants based on their suggestions and valuable feedback. “The 50 winners will receive their rewards in […]
Bridging gap between East and West
KUCHING: Any ill feeling between East and West Malaysians must be unwind in the struggle for nation-building. At the same time, efforts should also be taken to ensure just development for all, says former Sabah chief minister Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal. “You have to unwind. That’s why I think the wind from the East could […]
Be appreciative of independence, development
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The people of Sarawak must continue to appreciate their independence and socio-economic development. Muara Tuang assemblyman Datuk Idris Buang said Sarawakians should be grateful that they are living in peace and unity despite being in a plural society. “We are also grateful to the previous leaders, the Sarawak government, namely the Sarawak Coalition […]
Little Aadra has superb memory
By Ekamiezza Kamil Aadra Fatihah Mohd Zulkarnaen is only five years old but she has good memory skills. She was able to memorise 52 surah al-Quran and juz Amma when she was just four years old. “Aadra can memorise things just by looking and hearing,” said her mother Siti Aishah Ramli. She added her daughter […]
Always strive for fair, impartial development
KUCHING: Sarawak must continue to strive for development which is fair, impartial, and meaningful to all people regardless of race, religious beliefs, and other differences. Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud exhorted that personal agenda and group interests must not get in the way of development policies for the greater good of […]
Abundance of development in Simanggang
SIMANGGANG: Funds under the Rural Transformation Project (RTP) 2021 has been allocated to six longhouses and a primary school in the area. Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said that SK Ng Skrang would be getting a multipurpose hall once its proposed location is identified and the construction amounting to RM250,000 is approved. In addition […]
