Author: Natasha Jee

New solar-powered speed billboards, smart traffic lights enhance road safety in Miri

MIRI: The Public Works Department (JKR) has installed four new solar-powered radar speed billboards at several high-risk accident locations here.These billboards have been placed near the entrance to Borneo Medical Centre (BMC), on the road leading to the Seahorse Monument Roundabout, opposite the Miri Road Transport Department, and in front

Ministry expands DLP workshops to empower teachers in Science and Mathematics

BINTULU: The Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) is ramping up efforts to support teachers with a series of targeted workshops under the second phase of the Dual Language Programme (DLP). Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn stressed the importance of these workshops in empowering teachers, particularly

Empowering youth through community engagement

LIMBANG: The Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (SABERKAS) continues to serve as a valuable platform for youth to engage in community and social activities. In stating this, Batu Danau assemblyman Datuk Paulus Palu Gumbang said that participating in activities organised by the organisation is vital for youth empowerment in leadership

STA denounces allegations of deforestation and rights violations

KUCHING: The Sarawak Timber Association (STA) has expressed outrage over recent unfounded allegations made in a report by Human Rights Watch and several Sarawak-based non-governmental organisations (NGOs) against the timber industry in Sarawak. STA chief executive officer Annie Ting said the NGOs had alleged that Sarawak’s millions of hectares of

PRS urged to embrace open contests for leadership positions at TDC

KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) should consider the possibility of open contests for leadership positions during its Triennial Delegates Conference (TDC) scheduled for next year.Datuk Prof Dr Jayum Jawan, a Fellow of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia and Adjunct Professor at Unimas’ Borneo Research Institute, believes that an open contest

MEF urges companies to prepare for new minimum wage

KUCHING: The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has advised companies to budget carefully in preparation for the new national minimum wage of RM1,700, effective next year. MEF president Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman said that employers need to ensure that the increase in minimum wages to RM 1,700 with effect

Ministry praises ‘unsung heroes’ behind SUKMA 2024 success

KUCHING: The Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development has paid tribute to the unsung heroes of dedicated individuals and groups who contributed to the successful hosting of the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) Sarawak 2024. Its Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said individuals across multiple levels played a

SUKMA 2024 an investment in athletes and sports development – Premier

KUCHING: The Sarawak government hailed the state’s successful hosting of the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) Sarawak 2024 as a worthwhile investment. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that any expenses incurred in organising the biennial multi-sport event were an investment, particularly in supporting the state’s athletes

Salang: Reflect on PRS’s past struggles and lessons for future growth

KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) has reminded party members to reflect on and remember the struggles and lessons learnt, particularly the struggles within the party. Its president Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum made this call during the party’s 20th anniversary dinner held at Sheraton Hotel here last night (Oct 26). “I