Speed up Empayang retaining wall repairs, relevant agencies told
THE relevant agencies have been urged to speed up the retaining wall repair work at Empayang. Mohd Chee Kadir (GPS-Kabong) noted that the retaining wall had been broken for over a year but until now it had not been fully repaired. “To this day, the retaining wall is still in the process of being repaired. […]
Is the United Nations still relevant?
The norm against the use of nuclear weapons – the most destructive weapons ever created, with potentially unparalleled human costs – has stood strong for seven decades. But the only absolute guarantee that they are never used again is through their total elimination. – Ban Ki-moon, eighth UN secretary general United Nations Day is celebrated […]
Amend relevant law now to protect the disabled
By Datuk Seri Ang Lai Soon Many charities and voluntary organisations across the world have been suffering in this unprecedented crafty pandemic. Almost the entire world is paralysed by the invisible enemy. Fortunately for the Sarawak Cheshire Home, our supporters, the donors, have continued to give their support, for which, on behalf of the Home, […]
JKKK still relevant
MUKAH: The Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) is as relevant as before despite an attempt by the previous Pakatan Harapan (PH) government to sideline it by planning to introduce a rebranded version of it. However, before the planned Federal Development and Security Council (MPKP) ever materialised here, it disappeared along with the collapse of […]
36 new auxiliary firefighters for Batu Niah, Selangau
KUCHING: Thirty-six (36) newly-commissioned auxiliary firefighters will be reporting for duty at the Batu Niah and Selangau fire and rescue stations (BBP) effective July 21. Eighteen firefighters will be stationed at Batu Niah BBP while the remaining will be stationed at Selangau BBP. State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) director Khirudin Drahman said with these […]
Agriculture station concept to be reviewed
BINTULU: The concept of agriculture stations in the state will be reviewed. Agriculture Modernisation, Native Land and Regional Development Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this was to ensure they remain relevant and in sync with the state’s objective to modernise the sector. He said this when visiting the Sg Sebiew Agriculture Training Centre […]
STU to remain relevant
KUCHING: Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) ensures that the union will remain globally relevant and competitive. Its president Macky Joseph said ultimately STU wants to make sure no Sarawakian is left behind in education. Speaking at the union’s 55th year anniversary yesterday, Macky said since its establishment on March 29, 1965, STU has now become one […]
