KUCHING: Autonomy granted to Sarawak and Sabah for development projects under RM50 million will have a positive outcome for the state. In supporting the ambitious ‘decentralisation policy’ by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) said it will enhance, improve and speed up
KUCHING: The Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Ministry is proposing the implementation of a price ceiling for pork to stabilise the price and prevent further price hike, especially during the Lunar New Year period. Its minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said they would propose the matter to
KUCHING: The atmosphere is calm as the city ushers in the year 2023. Early morning light rain occurs in a few locations in Kuching as the new year begins, but cool weather prevails in others where the sun appears to be peeking through the clouds. Hot spots in the city
KUCHING: Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) chairman Chong Chieng Jen has urged for stable pork prices during this upcoming Chinese New Year season. He urged the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government to help the pig farmers in addition to being more proactive in using its autonomy to assist the common
KUCHING: With China’s 1.4 billion people potentially returning to overseas travel after a three-year ban imposed by pandemic restrictions, concern is spreading throughout Asia over the likelihood of new COVID strains and outbreaks. However, medical experts say that banning Chinese travellers won’t stop an outbreak of COVID-19 in Malaysia or
KUCHING: The federal government essentially agreed to establish a special institution to oversee the welfare of Malaysian children, as recommended by the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam). Federal Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said she voiced her views on the matter during the recent
KUCHING: Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri hopes that more women will utilise MamaCare’s postpartum care services. She said the Sarawak programme was designed not only to help mothers recover after giving birth, but also to help women generate additional income. “This MamaCare programme was organised
KUCHING: Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri is determined to revamp her ministry. This is her aim in her first hundred days in office. The Santubong Member of Parliament noted that the period is very important for her to be a catalyst in providing the best
KUCHING: Treat all foreign tourists like gold, and they will swarm our shores in their millions, says Datuk Peter Minos. The Bung Bratak Heritage Association (BBHA) chairman said that like Indonesia, Malaysia has a number of attractive tourist spots and that tourism players can learn from from the Indonesians. “Bali
KUCHING: Now that it’s that time of the year again, families and friends are planning festive get-togethers as Christmas trees are put up almost everywhere to add gaiety to the celebration. It’s the season to be joyful! And, after not being able to celebrate Christmas together for two years, there
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