Outstanding Bidayuh math student gets incentive
KUCHING: Bidayuh student, Aezzra Marvin Vincent, brought honour to Malaysia when he was recognised as the top scorer in the world for Mathematics by Cambridge Assessment International Education recently. Today, Aezzra, 21, received a RM5,000 education incentive from Assistant Transport Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil during a simple handover ceremony. Aezzra scored the highest mark […]
New Mukah Airport handed over to Malaysian Transport Ministry
MUKAH: The new Mukah Airport will see an increase in air network as well as open up new connections along the coastal area. Located about seven kilometres from the town of Mukah, it will cater to the needs of larger ATR aircraft. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), the completed […]
Over 1,300 in Dalat get education aid
DALAT: 1,371 recipients have benefitted from the Dalat Education Foundation Aid as of March 10 this year since it was introduced in 2005. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said of the total, 487 recipients were certificate level, diploma (579), degree (270) and others (35). “Today, we see […]
3,140 water tanks distributed in Asajaya
ASAJAYA:A total of 3,140 water tanks have been distributed in Asajaya district through three phases to help residents retain storage water in the event of water supply problems. In a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this during a symbolic ceremony to […]
New Rh Gansa Daling ready by April
TATAU: More new longhouses will be built under the Kakus state assembly constituency’s Rural Transformation Programme (RTP). They include the new Rh Gansa Daling at Nanga Tau in Ulu Anap which is expected to be completed by April this year. Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) reported that Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Native […]
PDK, tahfiz centre latest facilities in Sadong Jaya
SADONG JAYA: The Sadong Jaya Community-Based Rehabilitation Centre (PDK) and Sadong Jaya Darul Iman Tahfiz Centre here are the two latest additions to existing facilities in the area. Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister and Batang Sadong MP Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the new facilities would benefit the community regardless of age, gender and […]
Kpg Gersik hall fully repaired
KUCHING: Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi today (Feb 16) witnessed the handover of the recently repaired Kampung Gersik Hall. The ceremony was attended by Public Works Department (JKR) Kuching Division senior assistant engineer Sofian Lit and Kampung Gersik village chief Jaafar Abong. The renovation […]
Zulfikar is Sarawak’s new CID chief
KUCHING: The state police’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) welcomed their new chief ACP Zulfikar Mohd Ghazali at their contingent headquarters today (Feb 10). Zulfikar took over the post from SAC Mat Zani@Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali who has been appointed Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (Intelligence/International Relations) principal assistant director. Mat Zani, who served as […]
KGC beneficiaries get incentives from ministry
KUCHING: Eight beneficiaries of Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) holders received Death Benefit Assistance (BIK) incentives amounting to RM3,000 from the Ministry of Welfare, Community Welfare, Women, Family and Child Development (KWKPK). The handover ceremony was officiated at by Datuk Francis Harden Hollis, Assistant Minister of Community Welfare cum ADUN N32 Simanggang on Thursday at the […]
Mohd Hairuddin is Sarawak new DCP
KUCHING: Former state special branch chief SAC Mohd Hairuddin Che Hamid is the new Deputy Police Commissioner of Sarawak. He takes over from Datuk Dev Kumar M.M Sree. Dev will be transferred to Bukit Aman Police Headquarters as Deputy Director of Intelligence/Operations of the Criminal Investigation Department; he took up the post of Deputy Police […]
