Author: Allan Jay

DBKU to launch CBS 2.0 plan March 27

KUCHING:  Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) Mayor Datuk Haji Abang Abdul Wahab Abang Julai will be launching the Clean, Beautiful and Safe (CBS) Enhancement Plan 2.0 during the official opening ceremony of the Old Kuching Smart Heritage Agenda 2019 programme at Kuching Waterfront on March 27. The CBS 2.0 Plan

Consume legal beer and sell genuine beer only, public advised

KUCHING: Be a responsible drinker- consume legal beer instead of illicit beer. If you are a trader, sell genuine beer only. This is the advice of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Deputy Minister Chong Chieng Jen to the public at a press conference after the launch of a state-level illicit

It is part of PH manifesto, explains Chong

KUCHING: To ensure check and balance in the government administration, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) must be headed by an opposition leader. Sarawak Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Chong Chieng Jen said that it is part of the PH manifesto to appoint an opposition leader as the chairman of PAC. “Obviously,

Bill to amend Federal Constitution to be tabled from April 8-9

KUCHING: The bill to amend Article 1(2) of the Federal Constitution will be tabled for its first reading from April 8 to 9. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Chong Chieng Jen said today the bill would be tabled and debated at the end of the first session during the five-week

Kuching Polytechnic’s Fun Run & Walk attracts 800 people

KUCHING: About 800 participants today took part in the 5km Fun Run & Walk 2019 at Kuching Polytechnic Sarawak at Jalan Matang here. The run was held in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the polytechnic. It aimed to encourage sports activities and teamwork among the students, enhance their bonds

Differentiate between illicit beer and legal beer: Chong

KUCHING: Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Deputy Minister Chong Chieng Jen has advised consumers to differentiate between illicit beer and legal beer. He gave the advice while officiating at a state-level illicit alcohol drinks awareness campaign organised by his ministry and the Confederation of Malaysian Brewers Berhad (CMBB) at Imperial

Love Sarawak orchids, public urged

KUCHING: An appeal has been made to the public to conserve and preserve orchids in Sarawak. This appeal came from Welfare, Community Well-Being, Women, Family and Children Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah and Sarawak Orchid Society (Sarorso). Yesterday, Sarorso representatives paid a courtesy call on Fatimah to impress upon

Register your child to enjoy birth fund, says Fatimah

KUCHING: Those who have not registered for the Sarawak Endowment Fund (EFS) are advised to do so now. Welfare, Community Well-Being, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said EFS would benefit contributors’ children who will need money for their education when they are of school age.

Doctor promotes self-test against cervical cancer

KUCHING: Cervical cancer can be prevented by undergoing human papillomavirus (HPV) self-test, according to Pink and Teal founding chairperson Dr Abigail Rembui Jerip. Dr Abigail paid a courtesy call on Welfare, Community Well-being, Women, Family and Children Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah yesterday at Baitulmakmur Building to tell her about

More workshops, programmes to enhance creative industry in Sarawak

KUCHING: The Communications and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM) will be organising regular workshops and programmes through the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) in Sarawak. deputy secretary-general (Policy) of KKMM Shakib Ahmad Shakir revealed this during the closing ceremony of a three-day “Script to Media and Varicam/EVA1 Cinematic Camera” workshop held