Council turns empty spaces into community parks
SIBU: The Municipal Council has converted six open spaces in its housing areas into community parks to promote a healthy lifestyle and strengthen social unity.SMC Building Control and Urban Beautification Standing Committee chairman Cr Joseph Chieng said the open spaces are located at Ulu Sungai Merah 50A1; Lorong Perpati 2B; Lorong Sentosa; Lorong Wong King […]
Dewan Rakyat sitting held in new political spirit
KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat sitting that commenced this week was held in a new political spirit with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Political Stability and Transformation between the government and Pakatan Harapan (PH). The historic MOU was signed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and party leaders in […]
Put the people first
KUCHING: Lukanisman Awang Sauni concurred with the seven-point plan proposed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. “I hope that the parliamentary transformation is accepted by non-government MPs as the starting efforts to transform the Parliamentary work culture. “The seriousness of the government in introducing the anti-party hopping act, empowering special committees that involve […]
Govt, PH sign historic MOU on political stability, transformation
KUALA LUMPUR: The federal government and Pakatan Harapan (PH) today created history for the country by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Political Stability and Transformation, paving the way for a new political landscape based on bipartisan cooperation. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the six-point MOU established bipartisan cooperation which upholds […]
Enactment of code of ethics will create positive perception of MPs
KUALA LUMPUR: The enactment of a code of ethics for Members of Parliament will be able to create a positive perception of lower house elected representatives, and raise the credibility of Parliament as the main law-making institution, Dewan Negara president Tan Sri Dr Rais Yatim said. He said the code of ethics would be used […]
Transform education system to meet challenges
KUCHING: Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers’ Union (KGBS) has called on the Ministry of Education (MOE) to transform the nation’s education system in facing the challenges and uncertainties posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. KGBS president Ahmad Malie said that the existing system could not cater to the current educational needs during the pandemic and MOE should not […]
Bazaar undergoes transformation
OYA: This once sleepy bazaar is slowly attracting visitors not only from within Mukah division but also outside, thanks to the scrumptious food available such as the popular mi udang (prawn noodles). This has been acknowledged by Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. She said efforts to provide […]
Malaysia ready to take whole-of-nation transformation via MyDigital
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (MyDigital) reflects the country’s preparedness in undertaking transformation by employing a whole-of-nation approach, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation ( Mdec) chief executive officer Surina Shukri said. She said all components contained in MyDigitaI would ensure that it will become the nation’s new asset towards digital economy transformation, thus enabling […]
Hidden gem of Bekenu
Part Two KUCHING: Land transformation has been actively carried out in Bekenu since the 1990s with large tracts being developed into oil palm plantations. Apart from the plantation industry, other major industries like timber, petroleum and eco-tourism are among the key players driving the local and state economies. Thanks to these industries, the multiplier effects […]
Project marks transformation of discarded quarry
KUCHING: The development of a sport cum community hall with innovative hub in Batu Kawa marks the beginning of the transformation of the discarded Ang Cheng Ho quarry, said Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. “Although some said that the discarded quarry is an eyesore, I call it the ‘The […]
