PADAWAN: The second phase of the Puncak Borneo street light project will set in motion this December. Deputy Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Willie Mongin said the Local Government and Housing Ministry (KPKT) had given additional fund amounting to RM1.9 million to illuminate the stretch along Puncak Borneo. Apart
KUCHING: The Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Stampin Chapter will be organising a children’s talent show and colouring competition on September 16 from 10am to 1pm. The talent show, jointly hosted with Summer Mall, is organised in conjunction with the Malaysia Day and will kick-off at 3pm at Summer Mall.
PADAWAN: Puncak Borneo incumbent Datuk Willie Mongin said the celebration of Independence Day and Malaysia Day is very significant in reminding the people of the importance of safeguarding the blessings of independence. “Undoubtedly, some of the new generation take it lightly and think that the history of independence is not
PADAWAN: Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin is hopeful more funds for native customary rights (NCR) land surveying work will be provided for in Budget 2023. The Deputy Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister said the state government has constraints in giving grants to rural residents, especially the Dayak community who
KUCHING: Sarawak filmmakers should strive to produce more quality productions to tap into the profitable creative industry not only domestically but internationally. Deputy chairman of Angkatan Zaman Mansang Sarawak (AZAM Sarawak) Datuk Norhyati Ismail said that local filmmakers, especially those in the creative department, need to intensify their learning to
KUCHING: The latest hike in overnight policy rate (OPR) is hurting everyone, says Sarawak DAP. Its chairman Chong Chieng Jen said the decision by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to increase the OPR by 25 basis points to 2.5 per cent will in turn cause more harm to local economy than
KUCHING: Women must continue to be up-skilled and empowered to elevate their voices and their leadership positions in society. This is to enable them to contribute more effectively to the advancements of their communities and to the society in general, said Area President for South East Asia & the Far
KUCHING: The jury, it would appear, is still out on the benefit of cannabis in medicine. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s (Unimas) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences public health expert Associate Professor Dr Helmy Hazmi said though the economic benefit may be alluring, the health and soberness of society is what
KUCHING: Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) has urged the Ministry of Education (MoE) to resolve the critical shortage of Islamic Education option teachers in the state. It also wants the ministry to sort out issues involving Education Service Officers (EPP) in Sarawak. Apart from that, the union has also appealed to
KUCHING: The state government will soon embark on research and development to address issues concerning the ageing population. As the proportion of the older population throughout the country is rising, measures need to be taken in a holistic manner to tackle related matters, said Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being
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