More can be done for Mambong
KUCHING: The people of Mambong are pleased with the overall development taking place in the area. However, they also hope that more infrastructure development such as roads, electricity and water supply will be continued. In addition, they also want to see more programmes organised, especially those that could spur economic activities in the area. Councillor […]
Praise for banana planting project
By Voon Yih Boon BAU: The community of Tasik Baru, especially banana growers, hope that the first ever Kapok Banana Planting Project here will improve their standard of living Kampung Daun, Kampung Senibong Singai and Kampung Tanjong Bowang have been selected as the first three participating villages in the first phase of the project. The […]
Another milestone for Sibu
SIBU: The official opening of the new Pustaka Negeri Sarawak here by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg on Wednesday (Oct 21) marks another milestone towards making this riverine town a centre of learning in the state. The new library, located at Jalan Tuanku Bujang, Sungai Merah here, opened for public use on […]
Thumbs-up to new Foundation, DCCI headquarters
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & NATASHA JEE KUCHING: The construction of the new headquarters of the Dayak Cultural Foundation (DCF) and Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), known as the Panggau Dayak Towers, is yet another new development that will further benefit the Dayaks in the state. The Sarawak government has given the two […]
Station gets the thumbs-up
BY VOON YIH BOON & NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY KUCHING: TVS has received praise from the masses after its launch recently. TVS aims to broadcast fresh and inspirational programmes, including daily news, community activities, women, culture, entertainment, health and business topics. Hamzah Buang, 48, who works in the public sector, finds TVS unique as it focuses […]
Unifor Complex — a centre for all faiths
KUCHING: A paragon of fortitude and solidarity, the soon-to-be-built Unifor Complex building will be the centre for all faithful of various religions to worship their Gods in better comfort. The Unifor Complex building, according to Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who is the minister-in-charge of Unifor, is a resemblance of the formerly destitute worshipping places […]
Viewers praise local-based documentary
By Nur Hazirah Shukur & Gerrald Gilles KUCHING: Borneo From Above, a 13-episode documentary by TVS, has attracted the attention of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. Abang Johari, in his speech during the closing of the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Special Convention 2020 on Sunday, commended the show for successfully displaying […]
Locals delighted with developed waterfront
BELAGA: The new Belaga Waterfront worth RM4 million was declared open by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg today. The waterfront which is expected to become a public attraction has changed the landscape of this town. Many local residents here expressed their delight at the development which they hope would be able to […]
Good response to vaccination drive
BY VOON YIH BOON KUCHING: A rabies vaccination drive held in connection with the World Rabies Day 2020 at Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Community Hall today was a huge hit. Many responsible dog owners brought their dogs for free vaccinations, micro chipping, and licensing. The World Rabies Day 2020 celebration was launched by the […]
Pandemic should be the common enemy
BETONG: The people are disgusted with the antics of a handful of politicians who are seen to prioritise the issue of change in the federal ruling coalition and the struggle for the prime minister’s post while the country is still facing an unprecedented health threat from the Covid-19 pandemic. Many feel that the politicians concerned […]
