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Minister cites the importance of conducting AGM

KAPIT: Works Minister, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi called on the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) to ensure its Annual General Meeting (AGM) is held periodically stating it is an important platform for academic assessment. He stressed that maintaining the well-being of students requires strong relationships between schools and parents, which includes

Children showcase azan talents at Maal Hijrah festival

KUCHING: The grounds of Masjid Jamek Sarawak resonated with the melodious voices of children, marking the festival of Maal Hijrah 1446H/2024 (FMH 1446H/2024) in a unique way. Head of the Education Division at the Sarawak State Mosque Trust Board (LAKMNS) Dayang Siti Aishah Mohd Atei said the Bilal Junior Children’s

First group of Sarawak pilgrims safely return from Hajj

KUCHING: The spiritual journey for the first group of Sarawak pilgrims concluded as they touched down safely at Kuching International Airport (LTAK) last night (Jul 12). The KT70Q flight, carrying 141 pilgrims, landed at 8.30pm, marking the end of their pilgrimage and a memorable reunion with loved ones. Deputy Minister

More stations, easier rides

SERIAN: Plans are underway to construct electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Pusa and Sungai Tenggang, said Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration, and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh. Len said that Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) had mapped out these initiatives to enhance the state’s road network and assured

Raghad files police report

KUCHING: Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi Taib, the widow of the late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, has filed a police report after being denied entry to her home by security guards. In an Instagram post, Raghad shared her experience upon returning to Kuching to visit her late

SADA spends RM1.3 billion for numerous projects

SRI AMAN: The Sri Aman Development Agency (SADA) has approved a total of 69 projects as of June 2024, with expenditures reaching RM1.3 billion. These projects encompass infrastructure, agriculture, economy, and social development. Lingga assemblywoman, Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor who attended the SADA Roadshow programme at Dewan Nangkau, Stumbin recently

NREB targets 500 schools to form environmental lovers clubs

SERIAN: The Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) environmental quality controller Jack Liam aims to establish Environmental Lovers Clubs (PALS) in 500 schools this year. He said that so far, 478 PALS Clubs, comprising 322 primary schools and 156 secondary schools, have been established in Sarawak. As such, he expressed

Honouring Sarawak Islamic Council’s dedicated members

KUCHING: Today (July 12), the Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, honoured ten members of the Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) with service certificates as a token of appreciation for their outstanding dedication and service. The certificate presentation took place during a courtesy visit by the

Len explains why some rivers in Sarawak look black

SERIAN: Several rivers in Sarawak, categorised among the most polluted in Malaysia, are not polluted by man-made activities. Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said these rivers appear black due to the peat soil at their base, not industrial contaminants. He suggested a

Sarawak eyes Fudan University branch

MIRI: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is eyeing the establishment of a Fudan University branch specialising in biomedical science in the constituency. He noted that Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian is currently in negotiations with the university, one of China’s top five universities,