Author: Ma Chee Seng

Take advantage of PeKa B40 scheme, eligible Sarawakians told

KUCHING: Skim Peduli Kesihatan untuk Golongan B40 (PeKa B40) by ProtectHealth Corporation Sdn Bhd is targeting to screen some 22,266 of beneficiaries. This is in line with the national overall goal to screen at least 200,000 beneficiaries with the objective of screening twice as many people as the PeKa B40

Arc entrance at Sungai Tujuh launched

MIRI: The arc entrance at the Sungai Tujuh Immigration checkpoint in Kuala Baram has been completed. Miri Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang said during the launching of the arch, the project approved by Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg would coincide with the proposed reopening of

Chinese top diplomat calls on Lee

KUCHING: Minister for Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin yesterday received a courtesy call by the new Consul General of the People’s Republic of China Xing WeiPing at his office in Bangunan Baitulmakmur, Petra Jaya. In addition to discussing the potential for cooperation, including the sharing of technology and knowledge,

Half-road closure from Jul 6-14 for paving works

KUCHING: Starting yesterday (July 6) until July 14, Jalan Datuk Mohammad Musa, Kota Samarahan Link, Jalan Stutong and Jalan Canna are all temporarily half-closed. According to the Public Works Department (JKR), the half-road closure would be implemented from 8pm to 11.30pm to assist paving works. In this regard, the department

15 associations in Lundu receive MRP grants totalling RM65,500

LUNDU: A total of 15 associations received Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants amounting to RM65,500 at the Lundu District Office here on Wednesday (July 6). “It is hoped that the associations can make full use of the funding for activities beneficial to their respective communities,” said Lundu District officer Gustian

Building of science centre to begin early 2023

SERIAN: Construction of the Sarawak Science Centre is scheduled to start early next year, said Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Roland Sagah. He said this phase of the project which will play an important role in 21st century education is expected to be tendered in the near future.

New contractor to take over sick project

SERIAN: A rescue contractor will take over the Jalan Padawan (Phase 1) upgrading project here which has been categorised as a sick project. The construction, which had only made 20 per cent progress, was halted because the contractors involved did not fulfill their commitments,said Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Minister

Santubong 360 photography contest begins June 30

KUCHING: A Santubong 360 photography competition will run from June 30 to Aug 31, aimed at, among others, to further promote Santubong as a tourist attraction. Mount Santubong is the subject matter and participants are to emphasise its natural beauty, which may include views from the sea, air, land or

Platform to help youths venture into creative field

KUCHING: The Sarawak ICT & Multimedia Apprentice Raising Talent (SMART) incubator programme is a platform that helps youths venture into the field of multimedia entrepreneurship and creative industries. Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) deputy director-general for entrepreneurship Datuk Zulfikri Osman said it was consistent with the provision of training and skills

Taib Mahmud attended the Conference of Rulers

Sarawak Head of State Tun Pehin Seri Abdul Taib Mahmud attended a two-day Conference of Rulers held at Istana Negara yesterday. He is being accompanied by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan (right).