Port handover: Restoration of state rights by Putrajaya
KUCHING: The decision to hand over Bintulu Port to Sarawak is seen as the federal government restoring the state’s rights as enshrined in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). In stating this, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) political analyst Dr. Lee Kuok Tiung pointed out that it is also part of the devolution and granting of autonomy […]
A tale of restoration
‘The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope.’ – John Buchan (1875-1940); a Scottish novelist, historian, and politician best known for his adventure and spy novels. In remote areas where access to markets and alternative food sources is limited, fishing […]
Call to expedite restoration of Sabah and Sarawak rights
KUCHING: A Sarawak-based think tank and a NGO have urged Putrajaya to stop dilly-delaying and fast-track the restoration of several provisions in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). The Dayak Think Tank Association of Sarawak (DTTAS) and Dayak National Congress (DNC) said it is about time that federal leaders – and state leaders – reinstate the […]
Habitat restoration crucial to preserve biodiversity
BINTULU: Habitat restoration is important for preserving biodiversity in Sarawak, said Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Majang Renggi. Majang stated that habitat restoration was in line with the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. It reflects the Sarawak government’s dedication to ecological restoration, biodiversity conservation and sustainable forest management. By implementing initiatives […]
Restoration of 500-year-old Quran completed in Taiwan
TAIPEI: The restoration of a 500-year-old handwritten Holy Quran was completed on Sunday, according to the Taiwan-based Buddhist Tzu Chi Charity Foundation. The 500-page manuscript, heavily worn down by wear and tear, was presented to Master Cheng Yen, founder of the charity foundation, as a gift in 2020 by Faisal Hu, a Tzu Chi volunteer […]
Restoration of 500-year-old Quran near completion: National Taiwan Library
TAIPEI: The restoration of a 500-year-old handwritten Holy Quran, which was heavily damaged by time and elements, is likely to be completed by the end of April, according to the National Taiwan Library. Only the book’s cover and binding are left to be repaired, said Hsu Mei-wen, a book restorer at the national library’s Book Hospital, who specialises in the restoration […]
GE-15: Revelation, revolution or restoration
An election must be more than a search for honesty in a snake pit. – Stewart Stafford, American author Political maturity, voter sensitivity, citizens’ sensibilities, populist appeals, politicians, ploticians, concerned citizens and the dynamics of the Election Commission will take centre stage in a few days when prophetic pundits are agog with deep analyses and […]
160-year-old mosque reopens after latest restoration
By Natasha Jee & Amyra Varkisa SIBU: The Al-Qadim Mosque, one of the state’s oldest mosques, has finally reopened after undergoing restoration work here. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg graced the re-opening of the 160-year-old mosque on yesterday (July 11) evening. In his speech, he said some had claimed the mosque […]
Outage hampers full supply restoration
BINTULU: Multiple cable faults along the 11kV feeder cables to Sarawak Energy’s Kidurong Substation caused an outage and is hampering full restoration of supply to affected customers in the Kidurong area. In a statement today Sarawak Energy said the cause of the multiple faults was still being investigated. It said the outage was first reported […]
Collaborative efforts needed
GREENING THE ENVIRONMENT MIRI: The Forest Department should collaborate with the private sector in ensuring that the Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) programme succeeds, said State Secretary Datuk Amar Jaul Samion. For a start, private sector players can adopt degraded areas for restoration or finance efforts at greening the environment. Jaul made the call at the […]
