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New PPNS building to boost market access for farmers

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The newly constructed Pertubuhan Peladang Negeri Sarawak (PPNS) building is set to transform opportunities for local farmers, offering improved facilities to access lucrative markets. Minister for Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the new facilities will empower farmers by providing them

Sri Aman to host state-level Malaysia Day

SRI AMAN: The state-level Malaysia Day 2024 celebration will be held here with a series of significant events planned to mark the occasion. The event will take place from Sept 14-16, featuring a variety of cultural and religious activities that reflect the state’s rich diversity. Education, Innovation, and Talent Development

Sarawak urged to lead Malaysia’s revival

KUCHING: Former law minister Datuk Mohd Zaid Ibrahim has urged Sarawak to play a more assertive role in shaping Malaysia’s future, viewing the state’s leadership as the nation’s final hope to reverse its decline. Zaid bemoaned the ongoing brain drain from Malaysia, which he believes has hindered the country’s progress

Malaysia Airlines slashes 416 flights to Kuching amid major service reductions

KUCHING: Malaysia Airlines has announced significant operational changes that will impact both domestic and international routes for the remainder of 2024. These adjustments, which took effect on Sept 1, include a substantial reduction in the total number of flights, with domestic routes facing the most significant cuts. One of the

Works Minister allocates RM1.26 million for mission schools in Kapit

KAPIT: Works Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi has allocated RM1.26 million in funding from the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) to support eight mission schools in his constituency. In a Facebook post, he stated that this contribution is aimed at enhancing educational facilities and resources within the region. He noted

Over 1,800kg of ashes released into the sea

SARIKEI: Sarawak has released 1,802 kilograms of ashes from damaged Quranic texts into the sea as part of its second ash release programme, following the first event that took place in July 2022. Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration, and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh, alongside Sarawak Mufti Datuk

Sarawak Service Centre in Sarikei begins operations today

SARIKEI: The Sarawak Service Centre (PSS) here officially commenced operations today, offering various services to the local community. PSS is a one-stop service delivery transformation initiative by the Sarawak government, designed to be people-friendly. Services are accessible through multiple channels, including counters, mobile apps, official portals, and e-kiosks. According to

School submerged in flash floods, receives RM40,000 in aid from local leaders

KAPIT: Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Nanga Bena, Sungai Sut, which was nearly 100 per cent submerged due to a recent flash flood, has received RM40,000 in aid to assist with recovery efforts. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said that he, along with Pelagus Assemblyman Wilson Nyabong Ijang, contributed RM30,000

AirAsia returns to Subang Airport with strong demand for East Malaysia routes

KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia has marked its long-awaited return to Subang Airport (Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport) with overwhelming demand, particularly on its routes from East Malaysia.. AirAsia Aviation Group chief commercial officer Paul Carroll said the airline’s inaugural flights from Kota Kinabalu and Kuching on Friday (Aug 30) recorded impressive

PVM benefits 82 Sarawak Armed Forces veterans so far

GEDONG: The Madani Veterans Care Programme (PVM) by the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) has benefitted 82 Sarawak Armed Forces veterans so far this year. During a two-day visit to the state, Mindef Deputy Minister Adly Zahari personally visited 20 ailing and chronically ill veterans, as well as a veteran operating