Author: Julie Ngadan

RM100 mln now ready for repairing dilapidated schools: Manyin

KUCHING: Repair works on 33 dilapidated schools in Sarawak will commence soon this year as RM100 million from the Education Ministry has been disbursed to the state Public Works Department (JKR). Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong said these schools would be constructed under what

Former detainees all have personal tales to tell: Fatimah

KUCHING: The 47 Malaysians who were released from Banteay Meanchey provincial prison in Cambodia over the week all have their respective stories as to why they wanted to work in that country. This was revealed by Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, who

Don’t forget our eastern values: Fatimah

  Sarawakians urged to emulate Ranee Margaret KUCHING: Sarawakians have been urged to emulate Ranee Margaret (queen consort of the second White Rajah of Sarawak, Charles Anthony Johnson Brooke) who still practised certain aspects of eastern culture even after her return to England. According to the Welfare, Community Well-being, Women,

Stop being stingy, big businesses told

KUCHING: Many big companies in the state are quite stingy when it comes to sponsoring learning and documentary activities by local public universities. This little-known side of Sarawak was revealed by Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah when he launched the art exhibition entitled

Halal market to grow to US$7 trillion

KUCHING: The value of the halal market is expected to grow to US$6.9 trillion in 2023, an increase of 50 percent from US$4.3 trillion in 2017. According to the deputy director of the Halal, F&B and Agro-based Section of Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade), it will increase because of

162 homeless people rescued since 2016

KUCHING: Fifty-four homeless rescue operations which have been carried out since 2016 have identified and rescued a total of 162 homeless people, said Women, Family and Childhood Development Assistant Minister Rosey Yunus. Among the issues often associated with homeless people are cleanliness of the city especially for places of interest

Larry: Govt to help victims of human traffickers in Cambodia

KUCHING: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is expected to assist 47 youngsters who are victims of recent human-trafficking in Cambodia. According to Julau Member of Parliament, Larry Soon, in a press conference yesterday, almost all of the victims are from poor families in Sarawak. “Most of them are young, aged

Late delivery cost developer RM17k

KUCHING: Sarawak Housing Purchaser Claims Tribunal yesterday directed a local property developer to pay a compensation of RM17,232.90 to a house buyer for late delivery. Datuk Maznah Dasmi assisted by panel members Morni Wahie and Robert Elone Sireng presided over the claim hearing at the old State Legislative Building (DUN) here. Majelan Sulong received

Anjung Usahawan premises declared open

KUCHING: Entrepreneur and Small, Medium Enterprise (SME) Development Assistant Minister Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais yesterday declared open the Anjung Usahawan (Entrepreneurs Platform) premises located at Jalan Semariang here. The premises comprising two three-storey shop lots at Lot 477 (Phase 3) Block 17, Salak Land District, are intended to be let

Help is a tinkle away

Call Helpline Kebajikan for inquiries or complaints on welfare services KUCHING: Do you have any inquiries or complaints about the welfare services in the state? You can call Helpline Kebajikan at telephone number 082-514141, the 24-hour hotline of the Welfare Department in the state. The Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family