PONTIANAK: More than half a million people from West Kalimantan travelled to Sarawak overland last year. Malaysian Consul in Pontianak Azizul Zekri Abd Rahim said 80 per cent of those who visited the state sought medical and healthcare services. According to him, this shows the two countries have a very
SIMANGGANG: Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development, Datuk Francis Harden Hollis called on relevant parties to expedite the pending Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects. “We must quickly complete the projects that have been approved, especially last year’s RTP projects, because this year’s RTP projects will begin. He pressed
SARATOK: The Pangkah Gasing Kalaka Competition, scheduled for April 26-28, is calling on enthusiasts of the traditional sport to participate and compete for the 2024 Aidilfitri Cup and a prize pool of RM2,500. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri, said the event, which is organised by his service centre in collaboration with
SARATOK: The Kalaka constituency will improve its sports and leisure facilities to better serve the youth. Its assemblyman Mohamad Duri said there were ongoing efforts to bolster local infrastructure. “In our pursuit to provide fundamental development, the government remains committed to the youthful aspirations for accessible sports facilities,” he said
SARATOK: Federal ministries and agencies have been urged to step up efforts to support the Sarawak government’s efforts to boost rural development. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said rural Sarawak is experiencing rapid changes due to provisions such as the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) and the role played by regional development
DEBAK: The public in this state is reminded to remain unaffected by the extremist actions of external parties that may jeopardise interethnic harmony. In light of the recent incident at a KK Mart variety store on Satok Road, where a bottle containing kerosene, akin to a ‘Molotov Cocktail’, was thrown,
PUSA: The Sarawak Department of Social Welfare (JKM) is urged to enhance its assistance to a disabled, Nur Aisyah Fitriya Husnina Mahda. Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development Datuk Mohamad Razi Sitam stated this after providing aid to the child in Kampung Tengah Pusa. He expressed his
BELADIN: Deputy Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Mohamad Razi Sitam has called on household members (Ahli Isi Rumah (AIR) and the Department of Social Welfare (JKM) clients to participate in skills training through the Skills and Career Training Program (Program Latihan Kemahiran dan Kerjaya (PLKK). He
SARATOK: Corporations and non-government organisations (NGOs) were reminded to do their part to assist the needy during Ramadan. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said those in need must be assisted and that no one should be left behind. “We must not rely on one or two parties to aid those in
BETONG: The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) through the 2027 School Curriculum in primary schools has elicited varied responses from teachers and parents. Some are in favour, while others argue that the Ministry of Education (MoE) must realistically address the challenges of acceptance among pupils who are considered too young.
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