KUCHING: H&L opened its 15th outlet in the state at the Metrocity Commercial Precinct, Jalan Matang here yesterday (Nov 26). Its Director, Bong Fook Kin said the 15 outlets are in Kuching, Kota Samarahan and Serian. He said special discounts will be offered for selected products in conjunction with the
KUCHING: Much emphasis is being put on talent development given the skilled manpower needs of the state going forward. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah said his ministry is concerned about the need for skilled manpower in the state. “Thus, my ministry has and is currently
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has approved RM71 million for the construction of the Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) Digital Co-Living Nomad Lodge, a groundbreaking initiative in digital communal living. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the lodge’s strategic location adjacent to the TEGAS Digital Village
The Bukit Bengunan assemblyman, Datuk Mong Dagang, has urged the federal government to resume the Batang Lupar Granary Area project in Sarawak, which was halted following a change in the federal government in 2018. Mong said that the first granary area announced by the federal government for Sarawak, spans approximately
The fifth day of the second session of the 19th Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting proceeded smoothly today (Nov 24), commencing at 9 am. Elected representatives from across the state converged at the DUN complex for the sitting. The session began with a prayer in the DUN chambers, presided
The allowance for community leaders should be raised equivalent to the increase of minimum wage of RM1,500 per month, said Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira. He said at present, the current allowance for temenggong, pemanca, tuai rumah and ketua kampung is set at less than RM1,500 per month. “Given their duties
PENDING assemblywoman Violet Yong has been chided for not following the Standing Orders of the State Legislative Assembly (DUN). Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki in referring to Standing Order 32(4) of the DUN, said Yong should not call another colleague “incompetent” as she did to the Honourable Member for Batu
THE Sarawak government is urged to share access to new technology and innovation with start-ups to produce more technology-based enterprises. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki said the partnership can be implemented through related agencies such as the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) and others. “I suggest that access to new
THE federal Ministry of Transport has been urged to intervene to control the expensive prices for air tickets from Sibu to West Malaysia in view of the imminent suspension of the AirAsia direct flight from Sibu to Singapore. Bukit Assek assemblyman, Chieng Jin Ek said the community was worried about
LAU King Howe Hospital Memorial Museum needs immediate government attention. Bukit Assek assemblyman, Chieng Jin Ek said, “It is showing signs of deterioration, resulting from the leaking rooftop and other damages. “The museum requires extensive extension and renovation. Hence, it urgently needs the government’s immediate attention and upgrading,” he said
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