Author: Nura V Lorna

Call to manage e-waste properly

KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng called on the people of Sarawak especially in Kuching to partake in electronic waste management. This is meant to protect the environment from pollution due to e-waste, he pointed out. In doing this, the public could implement it

Rally behind PRS to win Selangau back

BINTULU: Members of the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Kakus branch were told to help reclaim the Selangau seat in the parliamentary election which could be held at any time this year. PBB deputy president Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah made the call when officiating at the branch triennial delegates meeting

Over 1,000 job vacancies at Temu Duga Khas Belia this Monday

KUCHING: Sarawak Skills Development Centre (Sarawak Skills) and the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) will co-host the ‘Temu Duga Khas Belia’ event at the Sarawak Skills in Tabuan Jaya here, on April 25 and 26 (Monday and Tuesday). Various organisations from across the state would participate in the two-day event, which

Govt to ensure progress of state’s shipping industry

KUCHING: Sarawak will ensure the shipping sector is well administered and continues to progress, Transport minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said. He said since the formation of the state Ministry of Transport, efforts had been taken to resolve some of the issues pertaining to shipping sector. “These issues were

Premier breaks fast with community leaders, locals

KUCHING: Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg broke fast with community leaders and local residents at a ceremony in State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Complex atrium here, yesterday. The event, which was attended by about 300 guests, aimed to strengthen good relations between the leaders and the

Pork safe to eat, enough supply for Gawai

KUCHING: Pork in the market is safe to eat and there is enough for the upcoming Gawai festival, assured Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Minister Datuk Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. Since the closure of the abattoir in Krokop, Miri, the Miri Veterinary Services Department has received several complaints

Sarawak Skills’ launches initiatives for state’s transformation

KUCHING: The Sarawak Skills Development Centre (Sarawak Skills) has launched several initiatives as part of its role as a stakeholder in the transformation of the state’s socio-economic landscape. The initiatives include the establishment of the Sarawak Skills Industry Driven and Consultative Services Committee with key industry players as exco members.

Expect a rush to get children vaxxed: Expert

KUCHING: There are strange ways to get things done. The recent announcement that COVID-19 vaccines will be offered for a fee at private health centres beginning May 15 could spur parents to get their children vaccinated as soon as possible. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Spotlight on cultural heritage and diversity today

KUCHING: World Heritage Day is observed on April 18 every year to promote awareness about cultural heritage and diversity around the world. Set with a different theme annually, UNESCO has encouraged partners world-wide to hold various activities to commemorate the celebrated day. This year, it has announced the international day

Let students go home for local festivals

KUCHING: Education officers state-wide have been told to be considerate towards students who wanted to celebrate local religious festivals. Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen said the District Education Office or State Education Department should be empowered to make decisions for the schools under their jurisdiction based on the