Wildlife protection measures to get beef-up
KUCHING: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) is taking steps to strengthen its wildlife protection measures by reviewing the Wild Life Protection Ordinance (WLPO) 1998, which has not been reviewed since 2008. The review aims to identify and address any loopholes and make the ordinance more relevant to the current situation, including increasing penalties for wildlife […]
Pests and diseases can affect market access
By Jasmine Badun IT is important to ensure Sarawak remains free from pests and diseases to achieve a ‘clean and safe’ reputation in the international scene, says Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. The Minister for Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development said the presence of pests and diseases could affect market access in both […]
RM7 mln to upgrade 15 markets
BY AMYRA VARKISA & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: A total of RM7 million has been allocated under the 12th Malaysia Plan for the upgrading of 15 markets throughout Sarawak. Agriculture and Food Industries, Datuk Seri Ronald Kiandee, disclosed this after visiting Medan Niaga Satok (MNS) here today. He said the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) and […]
Deep cleansing today for Sibu markets
SIBU: All markets under the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) and Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) will undergo deep cleansing on Saturday (March 12). According to the Department of Veterinary Service Sarawak, all butchers have been advised to carry out general cleaning at their own stall and remove their belongings. Any item or goods left behind […]
Five markets closed until further notice
KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has announced that five markets will be closed to the public starting from today (Sept 3) until further notice. The affected markets are Pasar Awam Kota Padawan in 10th Mile, Pasar Awam Kota Sentosa in 7th Mile, Pasar Awam Sungai Maong in 3rd Mile, Cat’s Walk Street Market in […]
The pometia pinnata seeds (biji Buah Kristal) are they really safe to eat?
KUCHING: The pometia pinnata (buah kristal) is reportedly flooding the local markets with people queuing to buy the delicious fruit. Some people claim that its seeds are also delicious when fried, but are they really safe to eat? According to Facebook user Normala Akim, the pometia pinnata seeds taste like beans. She said it can […]
Local market, businesses show good compliance
MUKAH: The supply of essential items in the local market is sufficient and at stable prices, said the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) authorities of the Mukah branch after conducting checks at business premises here today. The enforcement operation was conducted in conjunction with the Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme (SHMMP) […]
SUPP Kuching distributes face masks
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kuching branch youth assistant publicity chief Eric Tay Tze Kok and his team distributed face masks at local markets here today (July 31). The team visited Padungan town and the Petanak Market to give out face masks to business owners, operators and the public. “The distribution of the face masks […]
Govt to raise RM35 bln from local market
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will borrow up to RM35 billion locally to finance its RM295 billion initiatives to spur the economy, namely for the Prihatin Rakyat Economic Stimulus Package (PRIHATIN) and the National Economic Recovery Plan (PENJANA). Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said out of the total worth of initiatives, some RM45 […]
Anti-Covid-19 measures to continue
KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) will continue to implement the necessary measures during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period at its local markets and hawker centres for the safety of the public. Its chairman, Lo Khere Chiang said temperature checks and provision of hand sanitisers would continue at three major markets and one hawker […]
