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Appreciation gifts for enforcement personnel on Raya duties

KUCHING: The Sarawak government will continue with its Sumbangsih Raya programme as a gesture of gratitude towards the enforcement personnel who are required to make sacrifices and work during the festive season. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state acknowledged the role of frontliners in

Anwar appeals to Penang voters to vote in unity govt

 BUKIT MERTAJAM: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today asked voters, especially those in Penang, to give the Unity Government a chance to govern in the state election this year. Anwar said although the state polls have no bearing on the Federal Government, the present Penang government must be given the time

Road safety drive together with porridge programme

DALAT: Dalat district office together with Dalat district Road Safety Council and other agencies recently organised road safety campaign alongside with two porridges namely bubur lambuk and bubur pedas perdana programme. Its district officer, Hamdan Katang officiated at the event which was done in conjunction with the month of Ramadan

New solar street lights in Bakun Resettlement Scheme area soon

BELAGA: The state government will implement a solar street light project in the Bakun Resettlement Scheme (BRS) to ensure the safety and comfort of its residents. Murum assemblyman Kennedy Chukpai Ugon said the initiative was for the sake of the community’s wellbeing. The project is still in the planning stages

Ballot papers incinerated

BINTULU: Several boxes containing ballot papers and other documents used during the 12th Sarawak state election for the Tanjong Batu constituency were disposed on March 28 as part of the process to ensure secrecy of the vote. The securely sealed boxes containing the ballot papers and documents were taken from

PBB branch keen to collaborate with Ragad Foundation

BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & AWANG MUHD SYAHMI KUCHING: The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Samariang division is eager to collaborate with Ragad Foundation for programmes benefiting the local community. PBB Samariang division vice chief Abdul Baderi Sahmat said the division is actively conducting programmes with the local community. He

Croatian envoy on 4-day state visit

KUCHING: Croatian Ambassador to Malaysia Dr Ivan Velimir Starcevic arrived at the Kuching International Airport (KIA) yesterday for a four-day working visit. Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) reported that he will pay a courtesy call on Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at Wisma Bapa Malaysia today.

Department rubbishes claims Sarawak losing its forests

KUCHING: The Sarawak Forest Department (SFD) has rubbished claims by RimbaWatch that Sarawak will lose more forest area based on a study made by Global Forest Watch. SFD director Datuk Hamden Mohammad said the projection by RimbaWatch was based on the perception of trends on the opening of land areas

Finding their place in the sun – through massage

BY LILIANA SHERYN KUCHING: Living with a disability is challenging, especially for individuals who are legally blind. They encounter numerous limitations in their daily lives, which can make it difficult to work and integrate into society. As you enter Emart Batu Kawa through the back, you will immediately notice a

Something for everyone at Majma Raya Fest

BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: Not sure where to shop for Ramadan and Raya goods? Then the Majma Raya Fest maybe just the place for you. The festival, held at Majma Mall and Arcum Tent, with premises stretching around and inside the mall, offers a wide variety of festive must-haves. Organised