Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

Hand hygiene practice is important says health dept

BINTULU: The public is reminded to always practice and cultivate the culture of maintaining hand hygiene by thoroughly washing hands with proper methods. Deputy state director of Health Sarawak (Medical), Dr. Azlee Ayob emphasised the importance and awareness of hand cleanliness should be adopted by the entire community and healthcare

Zahid assures prompt implementation of MA63

BELAGA: The implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) will proceed in accordance with the current financial capabilities of the federal government. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi assured that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is committed to implementing the MA63 promptly. “The primary concern is the

Recognise Gawai Dayak Day as public holiday

BINTULU: Deputy Digital Minister Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong has urged the Unity Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to recognise the Gawai Dayak celebration as a public holiday in Malaysia. “This will provide the Dayak community in Peninsular Malaysia with an opportunity to return to

Call to bring Tubau into mainstream development

BINTULU: The Tubau area in Murum state constituency still needs more development to ensure that the people there are not left out of today’s modernity. Deputy Minister of Digital and Hulu Rajang MP Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong said that although the Tubau area has transformed a lot and experienced the

PRS dedicated to cooperation in GPS, says Salang

BINTULU: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) does not resort to backstabbing but takes a face-to-face approach in the event of conflict among its leaders and members. Likewise PRS is a party of comrades dedicated to cooperation in Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), declared its president Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum. “We will not

Best platform to promote cultural heritage

BINTULU: The use of digital applications and social media is the best platform to promote cultural heritage and customs, thus helping to promote the tourism industry in Sarawak. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said this is because marketing or promotions through social media is now seen as more

Chan: Capitalise on higher demand, prices for pepper

BINTULU: Pepper growers have been urged to take advantage of higher prices for the commodity by increasing farm areas. Deputy Minister of Plantation and Commodities, Datuk Chan Foong Hin said it was to accommodate the increasing demand for Malaysian pepper these days. Bur he acknowledged that pepper growers are faced

Exporters advised to focus on quality pepper

BINTULU: Exporters, including downstream pepper entrepreneurs, are advised to always focus on the quality of pepper used in the manufacturing of their products. Deputy Minister of Plantation and Commodities, Datuk Chan Foong Hin hopes that the parties involved would be honest and responsible traders by not mixing Sarawak pepper with

Astronomy Tour raises students’ awareness of space science

BINTULU: Various initiatives have been introduced by the Sarawak government to foster students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Jepak assemblyman, Iskandar Turkee said this was in line with the state’s desire to increase the percentage of STEM students under the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030).

Bintulu Vocational College to benefit from IR4.0 training by China’s GSK

BINTULU: GSK CNC Equipment Co Ltd (GSK) in Guangzhou, China, will soon offer Industrial 4.0 TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) programmes to lecturers and students of Bintulu Vocational College. Head of Mechanical Technology and Manufacturing Division of Bintulu Vocational College, Pui Jak Joon, stated that the training to