Blikau made significant impact: Premier
KUCHING: Former Katibas assemblyman, the late Datuk Seri Ambrose Blikau Enturan, made a significant impact on Sarawak’s political landscape. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg paid him this tribute after paying his last respects to Blikau at his Tabuan Dusun residence here on Sunday (Sept 10). “He (Blikau) was with us particularly […]
Devt in Limbang to bring positive impact
LIMBANG: The rapid development that is taking place will have an impact on Limbang by 2030, said Deputy Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development (M-FICORD) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail. He said that the people here can benefit from various development activities in the area, including road infrastructure development. “In 2025, we will […]
eSports is more than just a game
KUCHING: Esports is a platform that facilitates socialisation, team building, and innovation, and not just a mere game. Speaking at the launch of the Senator Esports Cup 2023 Series 1 held at the Atrium of Boulevard Shopping Mall yesterday, Senator Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim commended the Sarawak eSports Association (SESA) for their dedication to empowering youth […]
Relocation of Shell HQ augurs well for state
BY JACINTA JOLENE & MARGARET RINGGIT MIRI: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is optimistic that the relocation of Shell Malaysia Berhad headquarters to Miri would have a positive impact on the state’s economy. Disclosing this last evening during his visit to the Miri Port Authority Crew Change Terminal (MPACCT) in Piasau, […]
OPR Rate Hike: research houses positive on banking sector
KUALA LUMPUR: CGS-CIMB reiterated its “overweight” call on banks as key beneficiaries of the overnight policy rate (OPR) hikes after Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) raised 25 basis points (bps) to 2.50 per cent yesterday. The research house said the 25 bps hike yesterday was the third OPR hike this year after hikes on May 11 […]
Centre of hope for the risk groups
KUCHING: People facing social and other problems will soon have a platform to seek help and related support when the Kuching Community Social Support Centre (CSSC Kuching) project begins its operations on Sept 1. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said CSSC Kuching would operate from Wisma Hoholim at […]
Positive impact from artificial reef project
KUCHING: Some 1,100 artificial reef balls were deployed along the Sempadi-Tanjung Datu coastal waters as part of the Sarawak government’s marine conservation efforts. Tanjung Datu assemblywoman Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu said the artificial reef would have a positive impact, including increasing the socioeconomy of the community, particularly fishermen. “This artificial reef is not only to […]
Tellian Community On The Go programme
MUKAH: Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo hopes that the Community On The Go (COTG) programme will have a positive impact on those involved. He said RM10,000 had been allocated to implement the programme. According to him, the money was entrusted to Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Tellian Youth to enable the implementation of five projects planned […]
