KUCHING: The Sarawak government is committed to helping the Chinese community in the field of education. To prove this point, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg last night announced a total of RM11 million to further assist Chinese vernacular schools in the state. “A sum of RM3 million
KUCHING: Tan Sri Harris Salleh is a typical example of a ‘true product’ of colonial mentality, proving that Sabah and Sarawak have been subdued and ‘swallowed by a tiger’ from afar. Responding to a statement by the former Sabah chief minister who called Sabah leaders not to disturb a ‘sleeping
KUCHING: The battle against peat fires in Limbang, caused by open burning, has entered its fifth day. Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department director Khirudin Drahman says three quarters of the burning area have been put out, and operations will continue today. “There are six cases of open burning reported in
KUCHING: Once again, the public have been advised not to misuse social media, but to report any suspicious activities to authorities. Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) president Datuk John Lau made this call after he received information regarding a posting that an Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) member
KUCHING: The European Union’s reason for banning Malaysia’s oil palm is not environmental but economic. In addition, the EU’s argument against oil palm is misleading, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Jemut Masing. “The biggest destruction to the world’s forest is the result of soybean farming,” he told New
Sarawak netizens urged not to abuse social media to incite hatred and disharmony KUCHING: Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman is disappointed with Sarawakians who like to post or share contents that could incite disharmony among the multiracial society in the state. He said this when asked to comment on the
KUCHING: The strategic partnership between the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) and the Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women and Family Development Ministry has resulted in the speedy investigation of crimes against women and children, bringing the perpetrators to justice. Its minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah says she hopes the police will continue
Sarawak first in South East Asia to use PBC approach: Abang Johari KUCHING: The Sarawak government is the first in Malaysia and South East Asia to adopt a performance-based contract (PBC) approach for road maintenance. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said Cahya Mata Sarawak (CMS) Roads has
KUCHING: One of the challenges faced by Cahya Mata Sarawak (CMS) in their road maintenance is crops planted on the roadsides. CMS Group CEO Dato Isaac Lugun says most of the road shoulders are road reserves under government land. “It is a sensitive matter to handle, but we handle it
KUCHING: Sarawak is gearing up for higher economic growth to achieve a more balanced economic development through rural transformation initiatives, walkabout projects as well as initiatives under the Digital Economy agenda. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state’s economic agenda revolved around increasing the connectivity of
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