Author: Gabriel Lihan

Pepper board to step up research

KUCHING: The Malaysian Pepper Board has embarked on enhancing research collaboration, quality and white pepper development. To meet this objective it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Unimas Holdings Sdn Bhd, Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA), and Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak. The signing of the MoU was held at

Willie committed to GPS, PBB regardless of GE15 candidacy

KUCHING: Puncak Borneo incumbent Datuk Willie Mongin will continue to commit himself to his political party and be in line with Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). He asserted that he is committed and devoted to the party and to the people, regardless of whether chosen

Jualan Murah Keluarga Malaysia in Kapit on Oct 30-31

KAPIT: The Jualan Murah Keluarga Malaysia (JMKM) programme, which allows the public to purchase daily necessities at more affordable prices, will be held on Oct 30 and 31 at Kitai Mart here. The programme here is a collaboration between the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) and Kitai

Breast cancer campaign at VivaCity

KUCHING: Medi Beaute will be organising a Breast Cancer Awareness event in collaboration with Sarawak Breast Cancer Support Group and KPJ Kuching. The event will be held at VivaCity Megamall, E-Atrium, ground floor on Saturday (Oct 29) from 10am to 8pm. The campaign includes free breast cancer examination, breast cancer

Large crowds expected as jazz festival makes comeback

KUCHING: Large crowds are expected for the Kuching Jazz Music Festival 2022 over the two nights of performances. “I have yet to receive the latest count…we expect on the first day some 1,200 people and on the second day, 1,300. “However, this does not include gate tickets, walk-ins and on

Mindset change key to improve farming industry

KUCHING: Increased productivity and collaborative efforts from farmers in the various regions is the key to spearheading the farming industry forward. State Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said with farmers and the ministry working together, increased yields and better production could

SEB to replace all conventional electric meters with smart meters

KUCHING : Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) will be replacing conventional electric meters with smart meters in phases throughout the state. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the initiative is in line with the state government’s drive towards digitalization. “Under the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, one of

Deepavali celebration is back

KUCHING: Deepavali celebration returns once more as restrictions have been eased and the Indian community can now celebrate after a two-year hiatus. The Festival of Lights, which is synonymous with spices, lights and colours, is being celebrated today. Sarawakians can now visit their Hindu friends for authentic Indian food. The

Increase number of flights with affordable prices, MAVCOM told

KUCHING: Instead of subsidising flight expenses for Sarawakian students, the state government is urging the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) to increase the number of flights. According to Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, MAVCOM and airline operators, should add more flights to allow Sarawakians

In report card, Julau MP revealed over RM20 million spent to develop constituency

KUCHING: Over RM20 million in allocation has been spent for the Julau Parliamentary constituency since 2018 until 2022. In a Facebook post, Julau incumbent Datuk Larry Sng has posted his ‘report-card’ which the funding showed it has been used for the various development in his constituency. The ‘report card’ showed