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Joggers do their part to ensure trash-free environment

KUCHING: A ‘plogging’ (the act of picking up trash and litter while jogging) event was held here recently to promote the importance of incorporating sustainable practices into daily routines. Organised by Angkatan Zaman Mansang (AZAM) and Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) Sarawak, the initiative was held in conjunction with

‘Sick’ RM74.2 mln road project now on track, says Uggah

DALAT: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas is pleased with the ongoing RM74.2 million Jalan Kampung Medong-Lebrasau-Klid construction project in Dalat district. He noted that the 11.67km road project is progressing well after the project was re-tendered. It is expected to be completed by July 19, 2025. “I visited

Coffee house joins National Day festivities to promote beverages

BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI MUKAH: Semuneh Kupi Haus enthusiastically joins in the celebration of National Day 2023 as the town takes centre stage for the festivities. The owner, Mohammad Abdul Rahman, 31, said that his coffee house, which only started operating this year, is taking advantage of the occasion to

Unidentified assailants use radio signals to halt Polish trains

WARSAW: Unidentified assailants have used radio signals to halt 25 passenger trains in Poland, according to state rail operator PKP, reported German news agency dpa. A railway spokesman told the PAP news agency that the trains were stopped in four regions around 1 pm on Tuesday. There was no danger

Workshop gives insight into how medication gets to patients

KUCHING: The Patient Advocacy Coalition, a collaboration of various non-profit organisations (NGOs) operating under the banner of ‘Suara Kita’ recently conducted a two-day workshop themed ‘Understanding How Medication Gets to Patients’. Held from Aug 24 to 25, the workshop organised by the National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM) and supported

SBC’s organic chicken feed wins recognition at mini convention

BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: The Sarawak Biodiversity Centre’s (SBC) BioBegonia team recently achieved a credible third placing at the Innovative and Creative Circle (ICC) Mini Convention organised by the Ministry of Education, Innovation, and Talend Development. Their project titled ‘Circular Economy Initiative: Recycle Litsea cubeba Plant Waste for Sustainable

Three RTP projects ready for implementation: Yap

KUCHING:  Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap was recently briefed by Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) on the completed detail drawings, specifications and breakdown of the bill of quantities for three Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects. The three RTP projects valued at RM1,630,000 were approved by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang

Rural community earning through internet and technology

BY NATASHA JEE and ALEXANDRA LORNA THANKS to the widespread availability of the internet, it is not only bringing convenience to people’s lives – from communication, surfing the net, and online shopping to everything being just a click away – it also enables individuals to generate extra income by creating

Improving economic value and livelihood

BY ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP Sarawak is the largest state in Malaysia, similar to the size of Peninsular Malaysia, with its vast land, rough terrains and home to more than 60 ethnic and sub-groups spread across the region. It is no doubt the environment and nature play a significant role in the

YES grows young entrepreneurs

BETONG: Entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in making our state and country more developed and competitive. Deputy Minister Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said this means coming up with creative ideas and starting businesses as a way for our country to get out of middle-income trap. “That’s why I see programmes