Author: Lynch Cowan

RM28 mln for MPP under Marris this year

KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) extended its appreciation to the state government for being generous and always supporting the council’s in its infrastructure projects and other development projects. This was pointed out by MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang at a press conference after chairing the council’s monthly meeting at MPP

Cooperation key to defence diplomacy

KUCHING: The Eastern Field Command (EFC) remains committed to maintaining its close ties and cooperation with the defence forces of Indonesia and Brunei as a defence diplomacy approach by the Ministry of Defence. EFC Commander Lt Gen Datuk Wira Zamrose Mohd Zain said “Ops Awas” and “Ops Keris Parang”, “Ops

Target of 5 mln visitors possible, says Tourism Minister

The number of visitors has dramatically increased to 68 per cent compared to the same corresponding month in the year of 2018 KUCHING: The state’s tourism industry has always been promoted aggressively, said Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minster, Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. “In the second month of

State to work closely with engineering consultants, says minister

KUCHING: Sarawak will work together with engineering consultants on the construction of proper roads and bridges, says Infrastructure Development and Transportation Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing. “Of course, we will not sweep things under the carpet. We will be relooking at the designs of all roads that had

Infrastructure devt vital, says CM

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state needs to push infrastructure development to transform Sarawak. “Look at China for example, as it is the second world economic power of infrastructure. “That’s why; the state must impose the five per cent sales tax on petroleum to push

Unifor’s welfare fund coming up, says Uggah

KUCHING: The Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) in the Chief Minister’s Department will set up a donation-funded welfare pool for non-Muslim organisations, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Ambas. The fund can help them carry out their socio-economic activities and meet the welfare needs of non-Islamic houses of

S’wak-Brunei ties will be nurtured, says Awang Tengah

KUCHING: The state government will continue with efforts to strengthen the bonds between Brunei Darulsalam and Malaysia. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said Sarawak in particular will continue to nurture its good relation with its neighbour to the north. “I would suggest tourism or sporting events

If you love yourselves, have frequent checkups

KUCHING: The public have been advised to love themselves and take good care of their health by going for frequent checkups. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian also advised them to make use of the free health screening provided. “Your health is your own responsibility,” he

Kuching deserves city of unity title: Karim

KUCHING: Kuching is not called city of unity for nothing, said Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. Addressing celebrants of India Street’s Chap Goh Meh festival two nights ago, the Tourism, Arts, Culture Youth and Sports Minister pointed that out to the multi-racial and multi-religious city folk that gathered for the festival.

Eight senior govt officers call it a day after years of service

KUCHING: The State Executive Council yesterday bid farewell to eight of its senior officers during a retirement appreciation ceremony at Wisma Bapa Malaysia’s Lounge where Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg officiated. During the event, Abang Johari also presented a plaque from the state government to each of