Author: Natasha Jee

Act without delay against the corrupt: CM

KUCHING: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) must take immediate action against those who are involved in corruption. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Openg said if there were early signs of civil servants not complying with the laws, action must be taken against them. “It is only fair to those

CM to send official to visit detainees in Cambodia

KUCHING: It is not fair to accuse the Sarawak government of not doing anything to help the 44 Sarawakians detained in Poi Pet prison in Cambodia. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Corporate Affairs) Abdullah Saidol said this in response to certain parties who slammed the government for not

Retired agriculturalists wanted

  State to collaborate with former officers to boost agriculture sector KUCHING: The state government is looking to the expertise of its former officers to help spur the agriculture sector. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said for the state to become a net exporter of food product

Mother leaves it to the govt to bring son home

KUCHING: A mother to a boy who is being detained in Cambodia wants to personally go there to see her son’s condition but due to safety reason, she will have to leave it to the Malaysian government to bring her son and the others home safely. Zunita Sedini, is a

‘Parents need to know children’s whereabouts’

KUCHING: It is very important for parents to know their children whereabouts as to prevent any unwanted incident from happening. Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Sarawak advisor Datuk Seri Hafsah Harun said this in response to the 47 Malaysians being detained in Banteay Meanchey Prison, Cambodia on Dec 11 last year.

Artificial Insemination: Dept targets training of 50 farmers

KUCHING: Sarawak Veterinary Services Department (DVS) targets to train 50 farmers in Sarawak on the technique of artificial insemination (AI). The first batch comprising ten farmers are being trained pertaining to the use of modern technology starting last month, said DVS director Dr Adrian Susin Ambud. “We are assisting the

MBKS okay with microchips for pet dogs

KUCHING: Kuching City South Council (MBKS) supports microchip implants into licensed dog and sees it as a way to curb the growth of stray population. MBKS Mayor Datuk James Chan said the microchips would also monitor irresponsible pet owners. “Under the Local Authorities (Dog Licencing and Control) By-Laws 2018, the

Trust govt to resolve Cambodia situation, says STAR chief

KUCHING: State Reform Party Sarawak (STAR) is placing its trust in the government through the Malaysian Embassy in Cambodia to bring home 44 Sarawakians safely. Its president Lina Soo said the matter involved G2G (government to government) and only the Malaysian government can negotiate with its Cambodian counterpart. “No political

Revenue from sales tax can be used to carry out more projects

KUCHING: With the collection of the five per cent sales tax on exported petroleum products, it is believed the revenue will be used to carry out more road and drainage-related infrastructure in Sarawak. Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang said it is hoped that more allocation will be

No licence issued to macaques captors

KUCHING: No license has been issued to the captors who have kept two long-tailed macaques in a residential area in Taman Tunku, Miri here recently, which meant that they have been kept illegally. A joint press statement by the Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) and Sarawak Forestry Corporation Sdn Bhd (SFCSB)