Longhouse folk attend NREB programme
KUCHING: Two hundred and forty residents from the longhouses in Temedak recently attended the environmental education programme organised by the Sarawak Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB). The programme, themed ‘Sustainable Environment, Smart Community’, was held in collaboration with Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) Betong Division, Betong Division Health Office, the Betong District Council and […]
Iskandar hits campaign trail to woo support
BINTULU: Iskandar Turkee, Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) candidate for the Jepak by-election, hit the campaign trail today (Oct 22), to garner support from the local community in his debut outing. Accompanied by Deputy Premier cum GPS Election Director Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, State Legislative Assembly Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang […]
Commit to grow and protect greenery
LUNDU: The Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) remains committed in its efforts to increase green spaces in the state. Tanjong Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan said that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people live all over the world, including in Sarawak. This has made everyone realise the value of open spaces like parks and […]
Kenyalang Tourism Booster empowers local communities, boosts tourism
SIBU: The Kenyalang Tourism Booster (KTB) is a platform aimed at empowering the local community and boosting the tourism sector in Sarawak. Innovative Youth Cooperative Sarawak Berhad (Kobis) chairman Zaiwin Kassim said KTB plays a crucial role in empowering local leaders, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), especially youth. “KTB is organised in collaboration between Kobis and the […]
DBKU pledges to forge cooperation, empower community
KUCHING: Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) Mayor Hilmi Othman said it is committed to strengthening cooperation especially in the efficient planning and implementation of community development programmes to empower the local community. “The success of community development relies heavily on members of the community, including community leaders, village chiefs, headmen, clan leaders, Friendly Neighbourhood (Kejiranan […]
Councils told to emulate Kuching City’s success
KUCHING: Miri City Council and Sibu Municipal Council have been encouraged to emulate Kuching’s success in organising celebration programmes in their respective districts. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said Kuching has always acted as a ‘big brother’ for 26 other local councils and cities throughout Sarawak, leading in both social and economic […]
Rural vision screening receives positive response
BY FARIHAN RAZALI MUKAH: The recent Outreach 2023 event, a vision screening programme organised by the Bintulu Hospital Ophthalmology Department in collaboration with the Bintulu Society for the Blind (BSB), garnered a remarkable response from the local community. With a participation of over 100 attendees, the programme successfully catered to the eye health examination needs […]
Making CPR training compulsory in schools beneficial for community, says Dr Helmy
KUCHING: Appealing for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training to be made compulsory in all institutions of learning nationwide is indeed a good idea for the community to acquire CPR knowledge, according to Dr Helmy Hazmi. The associate professor attached to Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s (UNIMAS) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences emphasised that CPR and first aid […]
New master plan for progress and inclusive
MIRI: The Greater Miri Development Master Plan is a comprehensive framework that guides the efficient use of natural resources, the establishment of infrastructure, utilities, and facilities to cater to the needs of the local population. State Transport Minister, Datuk Sri Lee Kim Shin, said that the master plan envisions a division that embraces innovation, sustainability, […]
Minister promotes Gawai, celebrates Dayak culture
BINTULU: The Gawai Dayak celebration saw the enthusiastic involvement of Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, who actively engaged with the local community and visited nine longhouses in Bintulu and Sibu from May 30 to June 4. In a press statement today, what made this year’s celebration unique was Tiong’s additional role as the […]
