AS 2023 draws to a close, Sarawak stands at the forefront of legislative achievements, having passed two groundbreaking bills that signal a significant leap forward for the state. The Sarawak Ombudsman Bill, 2023, and the Environment (Reduction of Greenhouse Gases Emission) Bill established Sarawak as a pioneer in these crucial
KUCHING: Christmas, a season synonymous with happiness, is celebrated globally by Christians in commemoration of Jesus Christ’s birth. More than just a religious occasion, Christmas is a time for family reunions, as people travel far and wide to be with their loved ones. This festival transcends the material aspects like
KUCHING: Cooperation between the Federal and Sarawak government in the areas of green energy was among the topics discussed during a meeting between the Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The two leaders met today (Dec 22). Anwar, through
KUCHING: Sarawak will announce critical measures aimed at safeguarding the state from the recent surge in Covid-19 cases nationwide. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, confirmed that the announcement will be made today. “Covid-19 has resurged, prompting the need for cautious celebration during the festive season, especially Christmas,” the
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas expressed confidence that the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) complex at Ong Tiang Swee Road here will be completed next year, ahead of schedule. The construction progress, currently at 70.66 per cent as of November, is ahead of the scheduled 70.03 per
KUCHING: The development of non-Muslim places of worship in Sarawak received a boost by an additional RM10 million annual grant next year for the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) from the state government. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg saidthe increased allocation would enable UNIFOR to operate in 2024 with a total grant of RM110 million. “I have allocated RM100 million
KUCHING: University Malaya (UM) is keen to set up a new off-campus Law Faculty in Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari revealed last night (Dec 20). The Premier said the proposed campus aims to offer an array of subjects, notably encompassing the study of critical areas such as Native
KUCHING: The tradition continues with once again the iconic Kuching White Cat statue here being dressed up for the Christmas celebration. However, with a difference this year — the decorations are more special with decorative items made from recycled tires. Said Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong
KUCHING: The state government has set a target of 20,000 hectares of pineapple plantation area statewide by the end of 2030. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stated that pineapple has been selected as one of the primary crops with great potential and the ability to generate
KUCHING: The master plan for village expansion in Kampung Kudei Baru here will be studied first, said Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki. In stating this, Ibrahim said a project for a village expansion which aims to address the problem of population density, will take some time to be studied and
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