KUCHING: Bumiputera contractors must be given a chance when it comes to awarding contracts for government projects, said Infrastructure and Ports Development Assistant Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi. He said while the policy is to ensure a participation of 30 percent of bumiputera contractors in government projects, this was not fully
KUCHING: It is a mission for the Youth and Sports Ministry to develop local youth to ensure a brighter future for Sarawak, said its minister, Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said the establishment of the ministry by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg was to emphasise on
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A businessman pleaded not guilty to a charge of attempting to offer RM58,700 bribe to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), at the Sessions Court here on Friday. Sikah Gelai, 57, was charged with offering the bribe to a police officer, ASP Mohd Mazlan Mohd Ariff to avoid being
MALUDAM: The red shrimp season (payak) is back again, with fishermen bringing ashore these crustaceans in bulk once a year as a source of extra income — and this time, it also comes when the Muslims will be celebrating Hari Raya. This also happened to five fishermen who fortunately caught
KUCHING: Sarawak police have received 400kg of personal protective items donated by the public, Coway Company and the Health Ministry (MOH). Sarawak Air Force Team (PGU) commander assistant commissioner Alias Abd Wahab said it was the first time that a flight of logistics was transported by the Beechcraft King Air
SERIAN: A 32-year-old man, believed to be involved in substance abuse, has been remanded for four days since last Sunday. Serian District Police Chief DSP Aswandy Anis said the suspect was arrested in an operation by the Serian Narcotics Crime Investigation Division (NCID) around 5.30pm near a shop at Pasar
MIRI: A leaking gas valve was discovered near Permyjaya Phase 4 following a strong gas smell detected by residents in the area yesterday morning. Fearing for their safety, the residents reported the matter to the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). State Bomba director Khirudin Drahman said seven fire personnel, led
KUCHING: A food delivery employee’s wish to fulfill his task was crushed after he was involved in an accident at the traffic lights in front of CityOne Megamall on Monday night. The 25-year-old, who is working with Foodpanda, told that the accident occurred while he was on his way from
ASAJAYA: A total of 205 participants from Tanjung Apong village took part in a marathon organised by the Tanjung Apong Neighbourhood Area yesterday. Other villagers who took part in the event came from Kampung Subi, Beliong and Tambirat. Asajaya District office administrator Hasanah Bujang said the marathon was organised to
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Two new schools, namely SK Merdang and SK Pengkalan Kuap will be built to accommodate the increase in primary school pupils here. According to Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah Wang, the construction of SK Merdang (formerly known as SK St Martin) is expected to be completed by the end
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