Author: Alexandra Lorna

Swinburne to run UM’s law programme in Sarawak

KUCHING: The Ministry of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development (MEITD), Universiti Malaya (UM), and Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish UM’s Bachelor of Law (Hons) program in Sarawak. This collaboration marks a significant step towards enhancing higher education and improving access to

ICC Convention fosters spirit of innovation

KUCHING: The 2024 Innovative and Creative Circle (ICC) Convention for the Sarawak Premier’s Department (JPS) is described as an effort to foster the spirit of innovation and improve the agencies of the Sarawak government. State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki said that the participation of ICC groups this

Four out of 30 city projects hit by delays

KUCHING: Four government projects in the city have been classified as critically delayed out of 30 which are at various stages of completion. In stating this, Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Aidel Lariwoo said the rest are either on schedule or ahead of schedule. Monitoring will be done

New contractor to complete Batang Rambungan bridge project

KUCHING: The construction of the Batang Rambungan bridge here will be re-tendered to a new contractor to complete the project, said Datuk Aidel Lariwoo. The Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development said that the Batang Rambungan Bridge project’s contract was terminated due to unsatisfactory performance by the previous contractor.

MP files police report on alleged cheating and dishonesty

KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen has lodged a police report recently regarding a suspected cheating and dishonesty case. Dr Yii said, accompanied by his lawyer, he had lodged the report to give a statement on a case where an individual name-dropped his name claiming he would

MBKS supports NGOs in organising community programmes

KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) will give full support and co-operation to all non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in organising beneficial programmes for the community. Its mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said that events such as the International Day of Yoga brings a positive impact on the Kuching community. “I

Five Sarawak cooperatives among Top 100 nationwide

KUCHING: Five cooperatives in Sarawak have been listed in the Top 100 Cooperatives Index of Malaysia, with revenues totalling RM93.5 million. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said that the success demonstrates a very encouraging achievement and shows that cooperatives can also contribute to improving the socio-economic status

New Bomba station at Batu Kitang industrial zone soon

KUCHING: A new fire and rescue (Bomba) station will soon be ready to serve the areas of Kota Sentosa, Batu Kitang and part of Batu Kawa. In stating this, Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen said that he has met up with Tiong Ling Hii, the acting director of the Sarawak

Sarawak government fosters agricultural sector

BINTULU: The state government will continue to collaborate with experts to create an environment that can boost the growth of the agricultural sector in Sarawak. “We appreciate the fact that Sarawak has been recognized by the World Bank as a high-income region in Malaysia for two consecutive years. “With this

500 to join Sarawak Day special thanksgiving prayer

KUCHING: Around 500 participants from various faiths are expected to attend the Sarawak Day special thanksgiving prayer organised by Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) on July 20, in Bintulu. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said that the event to be held at Dewan