Step up efforts to increase foreign tourists: Tiong
KUCHING: Concerted efforts are needed to effectively promote Sarawak as a tourist destination to attract more foreign tourists. Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said there are many international travellers who still do not recognise Sarawak as a tourist destination or one of the must-visit places in Malaysia, despite the […]
Govt earns praise for rural school effort
KUCHING: The state government has come in for praise for its efforts to restore dilapidated schools in the rural areas. Lingga assemblywoman Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor who praised the move also credited government measures to help poor students, especially from the rural areas, continue their studies to higher levels. “The Sarawak government has also offered […]
Assemblyman recommends prudent campaign
SARATOK: The GPS election machinery has been reminded to campaign prudently to win voters over in the Saratok parliamentary constituency. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said, the good image of GPS should be maintained by all machinery involved throughout the campaign period. “We do not want any unwanted incident to happen, even though there are many […]
I did my best to try to save PN govt
KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said he had made various efforts till the last minute in a bid to keep the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government intact, at least until it had completed its duty in managing the Covid-19 pandemic and reviving the economy. However, he said his efforts were unsuccessful because certain parties were […]
Sarawakians truly enliven ‘Kita Jaga Kita’ spirit
KUCHING: The spirit of ‘Kita Jaga Kita’ is strong among Sarawakians as food aid supplies are constantly given out to the less fortunate community. Batu Kawa assemblyman Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian applauded the efforts done by the non-government organisations (NGOs), Village Development and Security Committees (JKKKs), the Chinese Federation as well as the […]
Efforts to enhance water management capacity
SIMANGGANG: Many efforts have been undertaken by the federal and Sarawak governments to enhance the capacity of water management, said Assistant Minister of Community Wellbeing Datuk Francis Harden Hollis. He said this measure was expected to mobilise initiatives with regard to catchment area conservation and water resource management. “Among the approaches being taken is developing […]
Dignify teachings of Islam, Islamic agencies told
KUCHING: Sarawak Islamic Department (JAIS) and other Islamic agencies must continue to strengthen the efforts in dignifying Islamic teachings, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He stressed that the efforts must be done harmoniously without affecting the religions of non-Muslims. He noted that the development of Jais throughout the 30 years of […]
Teachers lauded for efforts in online teaching
MIRI: Federation of Miri Division Chinese Associations president Datuk David Goh lauded the efforts of teachers in carrying out online learning sessions with their students during the partial lockdown following the Covid-19 outbreak. “Our teachers are using the online method to teach our children during the period to ensure that their learning process does not […]
Posting housemen in public hospitals lauded
1,000 HOUSEMEN KUCHING: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has lauded efforts by the Health Ministry (MOH) to address the spread of Covid-19 It is learned that MOH had decided to station 1,000 housemen at public hospitals nationwide to support medical staff, particularly doctors, who had their hands full due […]
