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Smart Reader programme gets vote of approval

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has called for more Smart Reader Worldwide branches in Sarawak, especially in the rural areas. He said early childhood education is very important because it is the first learning that can influence the children’s development deeply. He said children from Smart

Venture into franchising, Uggah urges entrepreneurs

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Local entrepreneurs should venture into the franchise industry given its great potential to grow. In making the call Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the government had for a long time realised that franchising is one of the fastest ways to increase the number of local

Skilled website developers, designers, project managers

Karuna is a full-service Web design and digital agency based here in Kuching with branches found in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, as well as in Perth, Australia. Karuna is a group of skilled website developers, UI (user interface) and UX designers, software programmers, project managers, and digital marketing experts They have

Empowering community entrepreneurs via courses

BAU: Fifteen selected participants have attended a flower arrangement course as part of efforts to empower community entrepreneurs as well as to help generate income for themselves. The Lifelong Learning Unit of Mas Gading Community College (KKMG) continues its initiative to empower community entrepreneurs through the Community Entrepreneurship Programme (PKK)

Incentives to Sarawak oil palm operators via tax mulled

KUCHING: The state government will have discussion with the federal government on providing incentive through sales and service tax (SST) to oil palm operators in Sarawak. Deputy Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development (M-FICORD) Martin Ben said the imposed tax is under the provision of the federal government.

Expedite market access involving smallholders

KUCHING: Those responsible for the sustainability agenda in the palm oil industry are asked to speed up market access for palm oil products, especially involving smallholders in Sarawak. In stating this, Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development (M-FICORD) Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said this action was

Fadillah plays down Mahathir claims on government

KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has pushed back claims that  the federal unity government has failed to bring significant changes to the people. He said to the contrary the government has in fact performed well in governing the country under the prevailing circumstances. Fadillah was commenting on

Crucial items for development of Singai area

BAU: Positive discussions and feedback from the Singai community are crucial for the development of Singai area in the future. Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said, through meetings and discussions with the community regarding the development of the area, their feedbacks are important as to what are needed

Veterans grateful plight raised in Parliament

KUCHING: The Rangers Corps Veterans Association (PVTKR) has applauded Sri Aman MP Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie for raising the issues of veterans’ pension rates and the allowance for the Pingat Jasa Malaysia (PJM) recipients in Parliament. A delegation from the association paid a visit to the Sri Aman service

Rambungan bridge ready end of 2024: Aidel

LUNDU: The construction of the Rambungan bridge, which should be ready by June this year, has been delayed due to several problems, including the lack of manpower and technical issues.   Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Aidel Lariwoo said the project is now expected to be completed by