KUCHING: Kuala Rajang has great potential for algae breeding to produce biofuels and other renewable energies. Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the area is suitable for algae breeding due to the hot weather and the position of the sunlight. In addition,
KUCHING: Sarawak’s proposal to set up a boutique airline has received no objections from the federal Cabinet, with further discussions to be held on the matter. In disclosing this, Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing confirmed that the proposal had been approved in principle, but no official approval had
KUCHING: Thousands of guests visited the Hari Raya Aidilfitri Open House organised by Head of State Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud and his wife, Toh Puan Raghad Kurdi Taib on the first day of Hari Raya at Astana Negeri. Guests from various walks of life were served with Hari Raya delicacies
BAU: The Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) in Tasik Biru is seeking to increase its membership in Tasik Biru in pursuance of having a stronger foothold and appeal to younger voters. PDP Tasik Biru chairman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said currently, the number of party members has decreased to 3,224 due
KUCHING: Corporate bodies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are called upon to take on initiatives to help the needy through various charity programmes during the festive season. The Minister of Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that such noble efforts are important to ensure that the
KUCHING: Bau received an allocation of RM450 million for the development of the district from the RM1.5 billion budget under the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA). Deputy Minister of Transport and also Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said the allocation is important so that Bau can thrive
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg led a group recitation of the Quran at the Sarawak Islamic Complex Hall last night (April 13). Some 600 employees representing Islamic agencies under the Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) gathered at the Dewan Kompleks Islam Sarawak for the Al-Quran recitation
KUCHING: Sarawak will host the world’s first International Recovery Symposium (IRS) 2023 from Sept 18 to 21 here to discuss matters relating to addiction and mental health. The event will be hosted jointly by the Ministry of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Organisation for Addiction Prevention, Treatment and
BAU: The Musi dragon in Bau has become a new attraction here in Kampung Musi. The largest dragon sculpture in Sarawak is said to be completed in its construction in January this year at the Lung Hua Kong Musi Temple. With its completion, the temple’s deputy chairman Lee Siaw Min
SERIAN: The government is looking into elevating the Serian District Council (MDS) to a municipal council as its roles and functions have grown significantly. Deputy Premier Dr Sim Kui Hian said MDS was established in 1948, way before the formation of Malaysia, and has played its part in serving the
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