Author: Nura V Lorna

Youth’s opportunities up for grabs

MERADONG: The youth are urged to grab any opportunities in realising state’s aspirations to drive the Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030). In echoing the sentiment, Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing said the state needs a lot of skilled and knowledgeable manpower to achieve the ambition. He pointed out

Empowering higher education via expos

BETONG: Sarawak Education Expo which is held simultaneously throughout the state can prevent students from falling behind in their studies to a higher level. Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Deputy Minister Mohammad Razi Sitam said such an expo serves as a platform for school-leavers to get the latest

MoU inked to ensure sustainability of start-up programmes

KUCHING: Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (Tegas) is committed to creating an inclusive and conducive start-up ecosystem under the MYStartup programme in Sarawak. In this regard, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was inked between Tegas and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) through its agency Cradle Fund Sdn

Towards cultivating integrity in Sarawak

KAPIT: The Integrity and Ombudsman Unit of the Sarawak Premier Department held the 2022 Integrity Tour at the Kapit Malay Community Hall on Wednesday (June 22). The programme was held to cultivate integrity in Sarawak society as well as to develop a society with high moral values. According to the

Traffic flow at Miri airport, Taman Tunku junctions normal soon

MIRI: The traffic flow at the Miri airport traffic light and Taman Tunku junctions will be back to two lanes, with traffic expected to return to normal soon. Widening and paving works to complete the slip roads underneath the bridge interchange had caused traffic congestion for quite some time now.

Zero carbon emission: SGR to play key role

KUCHING: The Sarawak Gas Roadmap (SGR) will make Sarawak a key component in Malaysia’s aspirations to achieve nett zero carbon emissions by 2050. The Malaysian Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC) in this instance is optimistic about the 10-year SGR. Its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mohd Yazid Ja’afar said it will not

Affordable piped gas a reality in eight years

KUCHING: Supply of piped gas for domestic use in households and business premises will be available in the next seven to eight years, said Energy and Environmental Sustainability Deputy Minister Dr Hazland Abang Hipni. The Pan Sarawak Virtual Pipeline System mega project undertaken by Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) will lead

Rural school savours second SPM success

KANOWIT: Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Nanga Dap, here has posted another good showing in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination. Its principal Dewis Lidek said the school’s achievement the last two years has been very good in terms of School Average Grade (GPS) and the percentage eligible for a certificate.

Getting things done hallmark of Premier

KUCHING: Sarawak is in very capable and safe hands, says Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) veteran Datuk Peter Minos. “After hearing the Premier at PBB’s official convention opening, I could not help but feel that Sarawak is in very capable, reliable and competent hands. “Based on what he has so

Sarawak assures first-rate medical facilities to the afflicted

KUCHING: Sarawak will provide the best services and first-rate cancer medical facilities to the people, particularly those who are afflicted with the disease. Minister for Local Government, Housing and Public Health Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the government’s effort to build the centre was to ensure comprehensive health