Author: Ma Chee Seng

Language and literature crucial in development of nation and state empowerment

KUCHING: Language and literature plays a crucial role in the development of nation and state empowerment. Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the people must recognise that the strength of a country’s civilization is dependent on the strength of its language and

Samarahan council staff no idle bystanders

KUCHING: Staff in the Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) are no idle bystanders as they are actively engaged in delivering the best services to the people. Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Stakan branch chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok said their cohesiveness as a team was the reason why MPKS is

Sarawak Oil Palms brings vision care to longhouse

MIRI: A total of 198 longhouse dwellers have received free eye health checks with spectacles given to those in need, thanks to Sarawak Oil Palms (SOP) Berhad. Its Vision Care Project at TR. Justine Manai’s longhouse was carried out in collaboration with the Ministry of Health with the help of

Sarawak can help alleviate world food security issues, says minister

KUCHING: Sarawak can produce more food for its citizens and other areas of the world, benefiting producers and farmers economically, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts said he hoped the necessary ministries and agencies, whether federal or state, would pursue

Just forget it, Manila can never control Sabah: Wan Junaidi

PUTRAJAYA: Sabah will never be relinquished to or controlled by the Philippines, and the federal government will stick by and preserve Malaysia’s territorial sovereignty. The assurance came from caretaker de fcato Law Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, who was responding to a question from incumbent Kota Kinabalu

Rental assistance eligibility threshold now RM3,500

KUCHING: About 20,000 eligible households stand to benefit from a state government allocation of RM48 million for the Sarawak Rental Assistance Scheme (SRAS). Housing Development Corporation (HDC) Sarawak chief Mohamad Asman Ahmad said the household income eligibility threshold for SRAS applications has increased to RM3,500 per month It is accessible

Various events held during Simunjan fest

SIMUNJAN: A Volunteerism Programme and Public Art Projects were organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) and the Sarawak state government yesterday in conjunction with the Tourism, Art and Culture Fiesta at Simunjan. According to the Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, the Volunteerism Programme is a homegrown

Prioritise rural Sarawak in 2023 Budget

KUCHING: The federal government is urged to give priority to the rural areas in Sarawak during the presentation of the 2023 Budget, which is expected to be held on October 7, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts said that the

Batang Kayan festival expected to draw 30,000 people

LUNDU: Some 30,000 people are expected to attend the Batang Kayan Regatta Festival 2022, which is currently taking place at Lundu Waterfront from Sept 23 to 25. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the event, which would decide who will go