Centexs to help local entrepreneurs
KUCHING: The Centre of Technical Excellence (Centexs) Commercial continues to help local entrepreneurs to commercialise their heritage products despite the Covid-19 pandemic. Siti Nur Aina Ramli who is the gallery supervisor at Heritage Central Gallery said local entrepreneurs who have heritage products are highly encouraged to contact Centexs Commercial. Having said this, she pointed out […]
Sarawak government reappoints 758 councillors
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has reappointed 758 councillors from 24 local councils statewide, with their new term of office taking effect from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, who witnessed the virtual swearing-in ceremony today, congratulated the councillors, saying the services provided by them were important […]
Many things for us to be proud of
KUCHING: Sarawakians have much to be proud of in celebrating Sarawak Day tomorrow. “Although we have a diverse and complex mix of people, we co-exist harmoniously. “This is a land of deep richness in both natural resources and the social makeup of our culture and customs, the shining jewel of the Sarawak people” said Bintulu […]
100 receive food baskets from BDA
BINTULU: A total of 100 asnafs around Kampung Jepak received food baskets from the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) yesterday. Present to hand over the aid at Masjid Darul Makmur, Kampung Jepak here was Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) and Jepak assemblyman Datuk Talib Zulpilip. However, in order to comply with the […]
Masing proposes war cabinet against Covid
KUCHING: Putrajaya should set up a ‘war Cabinet’ to fight against Covid-19. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing suggested that the ‘war Cabinet’ should have sufficient manpower and resources including getting people together to fight the deadly virus. “We, here, have a ‘war Cabinet,’ which is the Sarawak Disaster Management […]
Surprise visitor for Jebungan roadblock in Mukah
MUKAH: Army personnel manning the movement control order (MCO) Jebungan Roadblock here together with the police and others received a surprise visit by their commander on Wednesday (July 14). Panglima Medan Timur Tentera Darat Lt Gen Dato’ Mardzuki Muhammad said his visit to MCO Jebungan Roadblock was to check on how it was carried out. […]
Phase 2 NRP: Not time to celebrate yet
KUCHING: Moving into phase two of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) is not a cause for celebration yet, said Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. The Utilities Minister pointed out that the war against Covid-19 was not yet over, more so with evidence and presence of new Covid-19 variants detected in Sarawak which is more […]
Sarawak Day do to recognise sacrifices of Covid-19 frontliners
KUCHING: This year’s Sarawak Day celebration, themed Sarawak Gemilang Untuk Semua, will acknowledge the sacrifices made by frontliners in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. Organising chairman Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the one-day event would be held at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly Complex from 8.30pm. “Guest list is limited to 100 people […]
Put aside politics for now, urges senior minister
KUCHING: Politicians in the country have been urged to put aside politics for now as the country is still at war with Covid-19 . Senior Minister (Works) and Petra Jaya MP Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said what is important now is that everybody must work together to fight the pandemic. “The challenges are real, we […]
Political analyst looks favourably upon Ismail Sabri, Hishammuddin’s appointments
KUCHING: Political analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung believes that Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein, as responsible leaders, will stay to combat the Covid-19 pandemic and bring the nation through the current difficult circumstances. He was of this view despite the recent political development of United Malays National Organisation (Umno) officially […]
