Author: Goh Pei Pei

Concerns mount over Tanjong Datu’s sick projects

TANJONG Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan said a total of eight projects in his constituency have been labelled as ‘critically delayed’. According to him, these projects implemented by various state and federal departments and agencies, have faced issues such as shortage of workers, insufficient project capital, unpredictable weather conditions, lack

Affordable flights to Borneo starts tomorrow

KUCHING: Malaysia Airlines and Firefly have announced fixed fares capped at RM300 one-way for flights to Sabah and Sarawak in conjunction with the upcoming Kaamatan and Gawai festivals. The tickets will be available for purchase starts tomorrow. Malaysia Airlines will operate flights departing from Kuala Lumpur, while Firefly will operate

Mahzab As-Syafi’I still relevant today

KUCHING: The Mahzab As-Syafi’I, established since the advent of Islam to the archipelago around the 13th century AD, remains relevant today in addressing legal issues arising in the society. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said its methodology of wasatiyyah (moderation) matched the multi-racial and religious situation

Don’t let racial issues undermine progress

KUCHING: After 60 years of independence, Sarawak has the potential to become a high-income developed region by 2030. Yesterday, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg advised the people to remain united and not let any racial issues undermine the efforts that the state was actively undertaking to

Challenges faced by Sarawak’s craft industry  

SARAWAK is at risk of losing its rich cultural heritage and diverse traditional craft techniques which are integral to the identity of Sarawak’s crafts. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the proposed Sarawak Craft Council aims to promote these traditional craft techniques by providing

Abdul Karim tables Sarawak Craft Council Bill to regulate crafts

TOURISM, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah tabled the Sarawak Craft Council Bill, 2023 at the state legislative assembly (DUN) sitting today. He said it seeks to establish the Sarawak Craft Council as an entity to be the authority for the regulation and development of crafts.

Three years, and still waiting for OPs

A TOTAL of 447 lots from five projects in Bukit Assek, have not been issued with Road Certificates and Occupation Permits (OPs) and land titles for more than three years, as of April 30 this year. Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Urban Development Datuk Len Talif Salleh said it

State Legislative Assembly sitting gets underway

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud officiated at the opening of the first meeting of the second term of the 19th State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting Monday, which will convene for eight days until May 24.He arrived at the new DUN complex at 10.30am, accompanied by

We are on the right track of economic growth: TYT

KUCHING: Sarawak is on the right track exploring a new economy based on green technology and digitalisation to spur economic growth. Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud said such a strategy would be able to increase the state’s revenue. “Well done Sarawak government for its focus on

30 attend DCCI’s homestay management workshop

KUCHING: The Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) organised the 6th series of its on-going homestay management operation workshop recently, involving 30 participants from Kapit.  The three-day workshop, which was held from May 3 to 5, highlighted the homestay concept, including its key components, government policies as well as