Author: Nur Hazirah Syukur

Provide support to Sarawakians in art industry, urges rep

KUCHING: The government is urged to provide proper support to young Sarawakians, especially those in the art industry. Muara Tuang assemblyman Datuk Idris Buang said that the average youth is very talented and deserves support to continue their artistic creativity. “On behalf of the people of Sarawak, I appeal to

27 earn recognition as Muslim-friendly tour guides

KUCHING: A total of 27 tour guides licensed under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) have been recognised as the first Muslim-Friendly Tour Guides (MFTG) in Sarawak. Caretaker Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the group had been trained from Sept 12 to 14. According to her, the

Kota Samarahan Municipal Council needs more engineers, architects

KUCHING: Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) needs more engineers and architects to implement projects under the Integrated Regional Samarahan Development Agency (IRSDA). Chairman Datuk Peter Minos said MPKS faced a lack of staff to implement IRSDA projects in the future. “MPKS now has about 200 staff and that number includes

Giving students headstart on environment conservation

KUCHING: The organisation of the Sustainable School-Environmental Award Programme (SLAAS) is an effort to create a school environment that emphasises the preservation and conservation of the environment. State Department of Environment (DOE) Director Hazland Mohamad said it also involved aspects of management, curriculum, co-curriculum and greening of the school environment.

Acoustic Battle to be annual event

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Ten solo singers and bands took part in the “Acoustic Battle 2022” competition here. Organisng chairman Muhd Shahril Firdaus Eli said the event was organised to highlight the talents of young people in Sarawak. “We wanted to encourage their involvement in music,” he said after the competition at

Sacrifices of veterans ensure country’s peace

KUCHING: There would be no peace in Malaysia now if past generations had not made sacrifices. Consider the obstacles, struggles, and situations that past fighters endured in order to obtain freedom and build the country. This is something that today’s youth must strive to achieve. As a result, Malaysia Day

MIS to set up panel on needs of ummah

KUCHING: The Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) is in the process of setting up a Pembudayaan Al-Quran Committee through the MIS Action Plan (2022-2025) for the development of the Muslim community in the state. Deputy Minister of Utilities and Telecommunication (Utilities) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the committee would cover

Political stability hinges on unity in party

IT is important for PBB to remain united as it is the backbone of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah (pic). The PBB Women chief said party members must continue to be united for continued political stability and harmony in the party as well as the state.

Nancy wants more women in politics

THE PBB women’s wing has always fought for a quota for women in government administration, including politics. Its Women deputy chief Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said she personally viewed the number of women in politics as still insufficient and which had to be increased. “This is important because the imbalance

Unity action committee to strengthen existing neighbourhood associations

KUCHING: The State Unity Action Committee (JKTPN) is committed to strengthening the existing rukun tetangga (RT) or neighbourhood associations through strategic planning. Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said there were currently 1,063 Kawasan Rukun Tetangga (KRT) in the state and they played an