Author: Nur Farihan Razali

Thumbs up to Mutang’s appointment as 20th Dewan Negara president

LIMBANG: The appointment of former Bukit Mas assemblyman Datuk Mutang Tagal as the 20th Dewan Negara president is considered highly credible. Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan expressed pride and confidence in Mutang’s abilities and experience for the position. “This is not something new for him, as

Low electricity bills with solar

SEBUYAU: A solar panel project was launched at Kampung Lumut Baru by i-CATS University College, aimed at empowering the local community with sustainable energy solutions. Launched on July 24 last year, the project had received funding totalling RM40,995.50 from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ Humanitarian Technology Board/Special Interest

Pulau Bruit another potential hybrid rice area

DARO: Pulau Bruit has the potential to be an area for hybrid paddy cultivation. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and Sarawak Public Communication Unit) Datuk Abdullah Saidol said this is because it has fertile land. “Because of that, I suggest that Pulau Bruit be made as

Kaul Oya fest on April 19-21

DALAT: The Kaul Oya Festival is set to return on April 19 to April 21. Minister of Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the festival is being held again after four years of absence. “Head of State Tun Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and

Sarawak govt assists residents to obtain citizenship

PANTU: The Sarawak government remains steadfast in its efforts to resolve documentation-related issues regarding citizenship status. In line with this commitment, the Special Task Force Operation Programme (PPK) was launched at Dewan Sri Pantu here, spanning five days, aimed at assisting residents in securing citizenship. A total of 190 residents

Mukah CNY festival this Saturday

MUKAH: A Chinese New Year festival will be held here at Dataran Pehin Setia Raja this Saturday. Mukah district administrative officer Nolin Gendang said the programme will feature various activities aimed to bring together residents of Mukah and also from surrounding areas. “These include Lion Dance performances, Dragon Dance, singing,

Limbang Resident visits water-affected villages

LIMBANG: Limbang Division Resident, Unus Tambi, visited villages grappling with water supply issues on Tuesday (Feb 13).The affected areas include Kampung Ulak, Kampung Binjai, Telahak, Taman Lumpur Berbuak in Kampung Meritam, Kampung Sigantang, and Kampung Tedungan.The purpose of the visit was to assess the status of the water supply problem

Islamic Youth Carnival marks 30th anniversary of JAIS Pearl Jubilee in Mukah

MUKAH: The Sarawak Department of Islamic Religion (JAIS) is organising the Islamic Youth Carnival 2024 in conjunction with the 30th anniversary of the JAIS Pearl Jubilee at Setia Raja Mukah Mosque, from Feb 14 to 18. According to a statement from the Mukah Division Islamic Religion Office, a range of

Warm reception for school’s CNY do

MUKAH: The Student Integration Plan for Unity (RIMUP) programme held in conjunction with Chinese New Year at SMK Three Rivers was warmly received by the school community. The enthusiastic reception was despite the school only having about 5 percent Chinese pupils, said the school’s principal Donny Dahlan. “We are aware

37 students attend cyber security course

MUKAH: A total of 37 students from the Sarawak Skills Development Centre (PPKS) Mukah attended a cyber security course at Mukah Polytechnic (PMU) recently. The ‘CyberSecurity’ Computer System Operation Course was held at the polytechnic’s Department of Information Technology and Communication (JTMK). The course was organised by the department in