BETONG: The Yayasan Sarawak (Sarawak Foundation) International Secondary School (YSISS) will be established in the constituency to provide local children in the area access to international education. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg assured that he will discuss with the relevant parties to establish another YSISS to
BETONG: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has cautioned against efforts by some quarters to disrupt Sarawak’s progress. He remarked that certain individuals from the peninsula might feel ‘envious’ of Sarawak’s financial success, noting the state’s impressive revenue growth to RM13 billion, significantly higher than most other
LUNDU: A new dam will be constructed in the Magaran Besararea, benefiting the villages of Kampung Tebaro and Kampung Jampari, here. Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang said the initiative aims to replace the outdated and leaking dam currently in use, ensuring a reliable water reservoir for both villages. The project, he added, will encompass the construction of a shared dam, installation of
PUSA: Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor urged parents to encourage their children to pursue skill-based training at government vocational institutions. He particularly emphasised the importance of vocational and technical education as an alternative pathway for students who did not achieve outstanding results in the recent Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2023
KUCHING: The Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (LPNM) and i-CATS University College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to forge a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the pineapple industry in Sarawak. LPNM chairman Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali said that the collaboration would focus on research, information exchange, and technical skill
SEBUYAU: The 28-kilometre dual carriageway project of the Second Trunk Road (STR) from Simunjan to Sebuyau will reduce the old travel distance by one-third. Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Aidel Lariwoo said that the RM524.8 million project is expected to be completed by December 2027. Currently, he
SERIAN: A baton relay event involving 500 participants will be held on June 16 in Serian town in conjunction with the upcoming Malaysia Games (SUKMA). The 4-kilometre relay will kick off at 7 am from the Sarawak government administrative centre here. Serian Resident, Caroline Cleophas Joseph who is also the
KUCHING: The Gawai Dayak festival is a symbol of unity and harmony in Sarawak, says Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah. It serves as a platform for the people of Sarawak to showcase their strong unity, he said. “We can see in Sarawak that during festival
SARIBAS: Deputy Minister of Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Mohamad Razi Sitam presented a cheque totalling RM98,000 for Minor Rural Project (MRP) to 14 Village Development and Security Committees (JKKKs) of the longhouses in his constituency. He cited the contribution was to assist each JKKK in preparing for
KUCHING: The Kuching Division Journalist Association (KDJA) and veteran journalist James Alexander Ritchie were honoured at the National Journalists’ Day (Hawana) 2024 Awards ceremony. Ritchie, 74, boasts a remarkable 50-year career in journalism, during which he has garnered over 20 awards, including the prestigious Ang Lai Soon Gold Award, Shell
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