PADAWAN: Several Bidayuh areas are in the planning to become tourism spots due to their uniqueness and potential in attracting visitors. Assistant Minister for Transport Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said that with basic infrastructures like water, electricity and road connections already available, certain villages can be turn into tourism spots.
KUCHING: There were 13 COVID-19 cases recorded in Sarawak on Saturday (Jan 15), bringing the total to 252,594 cases. According to the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in its daily update, all of the cases were categories 1 and 2. “The breakdown of the cases saw Sibu recorded four cases,
KUCHING: The Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) will not be impacted by the resignation of its leader in Sri Aman as there are many other Bumiputera leaders in the party. Political analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung said that this was not a priority or an urgent matter for the party.
SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak government is committed to improving the state’s education system so that no students are left behind. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said his ministry would help the federal government to develop the education system, particularly to accelerate its progress. “The ministry’s
KUCHING: A mock cheque for RM30,000 in flood aid was presented to the Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA) by the Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (Saberkas). Saberkas will also provide its volunteers to help the organisation to implement the flood aid mission. Its secretary general Safiee Ahmad said that Saberkas was
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 15 Covid-19 cases on Saturday (Jan 8), a slight drop from the 18 cases recorded the previous day. This brings the state’s tally to 252,476 cases to date. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said 14 of the cases are in categories 1 and 2 while the other
KUCHING: A drainage project costing RM100,000 will be implemented in Kampung Mambong near here to prevent the village from being flooded during rainy season. Assistant Minister for Transport Datuk Dr Jerip Susil expressed concern over the constant flooding experienced by villagers due to the poor drainage system. He said the
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) component parties have gelled as a solid front ahead of the 12th state election next month. No one would disagree. But the same cannot be said of the opposition where disagreement and disunity seem to be threatening any chance of mounting a cohesive challenge. Political
KUCHING: Tension between Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) and Democratic Action Party (DAP) may boil over, if not checked quickly, and affect both parties badly at the polls. The ominous warning came from political analyst Dr Ammar Redza Ahmad Rizal who said this was because opposition parties usually banked on fence-sitters
KUCHING: The Malaysian Armed Forces Veterans Association (PVATM) Sarawak has received an allocation of RM50,000 from the federal government to provide welfare to veterans. Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said, “Although the value of RM50,000 may be large but compared to the contributions they have made, the value
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