Upholds inclusivity for all communities
KUCHING: The Sarawak government reaffirms its commitment to supporting all people regardless of race, religion, and background. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that this social inclusion is in line with the Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. “The development and progress we are making will be experienced by every Sarawakian, without […]
Abang Jo tables RM12.3 bln – largest ever – budget for next year
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has tabled an expansionary 2024 State Budget of RM12.363 billion – the state’s largest ever – in the State Legislative Assembly sitting today. He said RM4.56 billion is allocated for operating expenditure, while RM7.8 billion is for appropriation to the Development Fund Account to finance […]
JV secures key ART project bid
KUCHING: The joint venture (JV) company, ICSB-CRECM-NYTE, comprised of Ibraco Construction Sdn Bhd, China Railway Engineering Corporation (M) Sdn Bhd, and Nanyang Tunnel Engineering Sdn Bhd, has won the tender for Package 1 of the Blue Line under the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) project. Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd (Sarawak Metro) stated in a press […]
Special Deepavali away from home
KUCHING: The Indian community in Sarawak is enveloped in the excitement of Deepavali, or Diwali, as they actively finalise their preparations to celebrate the Festival of Lights today. Similarly, Sajne Saravanan, a 20-year-old student at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), was excited to celebrate Deepavali with her family for the first time in the Land of […]
Hindus celebrate Deepavali with prayers and visits
KUCHING: There is much anticipation in the air as Indians of the Hindu faith celebrate Deepavali, also known as the Festival of Lights today. Preparations are already in full gear as early as 6am as they get ready to go to the temples to pray at 7 am. It is a yearly affair, according to […]
One-on-one MSME coaching pays dividends
KUCHING: Institut Keusahawanan Negara Berhad (INSKEN) celebrated a milestone with a RM509,000 increase in sales revenue recorded by Sarawak micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) entrepreneurs who underwent a specialised one-on-one coaching programme. During the graduation ceremony held here Friday night (Nov 10), Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan highlighted that MSMEs are […]
Capitalise on investment growth, Awang Tengah urges MSMEs
KUCHING: Sarawak’s domestic direct investments (DDI) and foreign direct investments (FDI) have registered a drastic increase, with more than RM11 billion recorded as of last September. To this end, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan encouraged the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Sarawak to capitalise on the opportunities arising from these […]
Small-scale BCCK on the cards for Gedong
BY GOH PEI PEI and JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: Residents in Gedong will soon have a new community hall with air-conditioning and equipped with other modern facilities. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the architectural drawings are ready and the project will be tendered in January next year. Once the construction begins, […]
Borneo Symphony captures artful imagination
KUCHING: The ‘Borneo Symphony’ art show here features 63 artworks from 50 artists. The Sarawak Artists Society (SAS) which is celebrating its 38th anniversary introduced the ‘Borneo Symphony’ art show to provide a platform for artists to showcase their work, share their insight and inspire the community to embrace the power of art. As visitors […]
Yearly dog permits from next year: MBKS
KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) will shift to a yearly renewal system for dog licences to comply with the annual rabies vaccination protocol.In stating this Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said if people cared about their pets they should have them vaccinated.Under the existing system, everyone, as well as pet businesses and dog […]
