Author: Natasha Jee

3-in-1 fuel stations in the works

Facility is to support state’s use of electric and hydrogen vehicles: Abang Johari KUCHING: Sarawak is planning to build three-in-one fuel stations that can provide petrol, hydrogen and electricity for vehicles. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said that discussions on the project had been held. “This involved cooperation

GPS all about developing Sarawak, people assured

GEDONG: The state government is committed to and sincere in developing Sarawak for the benefit of its people. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said with the collection of the revenue of more than RM3 billion from the five per cent petroleum sales tax, that revenue would be

SFC continues crackdown on illegal wildlife trade

KUCHING: Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) enforcement team in collaboration with the General Operations Force (PGA) continued with its crackdown on illegal trade of wildlife in recent weeks. SFC said illegal wildlife meat was seized at Serian Wet Market from Mar 14 to 16. The seizure included 8.1kg of monitor lizard

TB, the world’s deadliest infectious killer

KUCHING: Each year on this day (March 24), is the day World TB Day is recognised worldwide. It is a day to raise more awareness of TB, its health consequences, prevention and efforts to put it to an end. According to World Health Organisation (WHO), the date marks the day

RM1 mlm as ‘seed capital’ to help women in business

KUCHING: The state government is committed to helping the needy, especially single mothers. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said whichever grant or assistance provided by the government is to further assist them. “In recognition of the credit worthiness of women, that is why I have announced to

Check that persistent cough

State’s TB cases on the increase, seek medication if you have those symptoms: Expert KUCHING: The number of tuberculosis (TB) cases in Sarawak today is considered to be high. And if that is not scary enough, cases are adding up, and the authorities are worried. State Health Department director Dr

Single mothers warned against scammers

KUCHING: Single mothers are urged to be extra careful to avoid falling victims of love trap or Macau scam. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah made the call to warn women especially single mothers not to easily trust strangers. “These scammers are experts.

MAH Sarawak Chapter appoints 2019-2022 office bearers

KUCHING: The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Sarawak Chapter had appointed its new office bearers for 2019 to 2022. The appointment was held during the association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on March 18. Mohd Ibrahim Nordin still retained the chairman’s post while its vice chairman one and two are John

STU supports 10-minute Assembly Module

KUCHING: Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) believes that the 10-minute Assembly Module (M10MP) during the school weekly assembly is able to enhance the presenting skills of students. As such it is in complete agreement with the module. The ten minutes given to the students will help train them in their time

Time for consolidation within GPS

Youth leaders agree the coalition must be protected from ‘termites’ KUCHING:  It is now time to consilidate the strength of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and to work with Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari, not for self interest but for the sake of Sarawak, and to protect the Land of