Author: Alexandra Lorna

Sarawak’s products gain overwhelming interest

KUCHING: A notable surge in interest among local and international visitors towards Sarawak products were evident at the Sarawak Pavilion during the Food and Hotel Asia-Food & Beverage (FHA-F&B) 2024, hosted at the Singapore Expo starting April 23-26. Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office Singapore (STATOS) chairman, Tan Sri Datuk Amar

Calls for Sarawak to join WHO health agenda

KUCHING: Sarawak is urged to participate in all six World Health Organisation (WHO) strategic objectives activities. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said Sarawak must grab the opportunities by participating in it for the state’s nation-building process. “During our working visit to WHO here in Geneva, Switzerland, it

MA63 discussions still ongoing: SAG

KUCHING: Discussions on the restoration of Sarawak’s rights enshrined under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) are still ongoing between the state government and the federal government. In revealing this, Sarawak Attorney General, Datuk Saferi Ali said this involves many details such as legal and administrative aspects. “It means that the

Premier visits Solaris Bus factory in Poland

POLAND: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg continued his official working visit to the Solaris Bus factory in Poland, today (Apr 25). According to a news report by TVS, he was accompanied by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan and Sarawak State Secretary Datuk Amar

Regulations for Para SUKMA to be amended

KUCHING: The Malaysian Paralympic Council (MPM) has agreed to amend the regulations for the 21st Malaysia Para Games (Para SUKMA) 2024, which will take place from September 20 to 28. Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said that under the new regulations, any

Anti-rabies vaccination, licensing, microchipping & neutering on Apr 27

KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) together with Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVS) will be organising free Anti-Rabies Vaccination, Licensing, Microchipping and Subsidised Neutering for Dogs this Saturday (Apr 27). According to MPP in its facebook post, the programme will be held at Lorong 20, Desa Wira Community Hall

Alternative roads to beat congestion ready next year

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Two alternative roads being built to alleviate traffic congestion from Kota Samarahan to Kuching are expected to be completed next year. Kota Samarahan MP Datuk Rubiah Wang said the two alternative roads are from Jalan Datuk Mohd Musa, Kota Samarahan to Kota Sentosa while the second road is

We’ll wait and see, says Fadillah

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has not yet decided whether it will support its federal allies in the upcoming Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election in Selangor, according to Deputy Prime Minister and GPS chief whip Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. “We haven’t received any direction so far, so I don’t

Setting good example for Sarawakians to emulate

KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has emphasised the importance of consistently fostering unity among the people of Sarawak, setting an example for all Sarawakians to emulate. He said that especially during festive seasons, hosting open houses or gatherings can serve as a platform to further strengthen the