KUCHING: The government should announce rabies-infected areas in the city so that pet owners are more aware of the threats posed by the deadly disease to their pets as well as the public in general. Sarawak Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) president Datin Dona Drury-Wee said
KUCHING: The newly-launched Chitose Carbon Capture Central Sarawak (C4 Sarawak) is indeed groundbreaking and pioneering the future need for sustainable and renewable energy. arawak Federation of Chinese Associations (SFCA) president Datuk Richard Wee said the first industrial microalgae production facility in Sarawak was crucial in leading the state into a
DARO: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah is optimistic construction works on the Batang Paloh Bridge project in Tanjung Manis and the Muara Lassa Bridge here will be completed by December next year. He said the 1.7-kilometre-long Batang Paloh Bridge costing RM298 million, was facing a slight delay, with 58.33
KUCHING: Sarawak Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) hopes local councils will follow its standard operating procedures (SOPs) in the treatment of animals. Its President Datin Dona Drury-Wee said SSPCA has requested that dogs that have been microchipped, with proof of valid rabies vaccinations, be returned to the
KUCHING: The Associated Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) wants the recently proposed Borneo Economic Council to be action-oriented and outcome-based to resolve some long-standing issues. Its secretary-general Datuk Jonathan Chai hoped the council could address some problems promptly, such as the trade restrictions imposed at the
KUCHING: The unity government under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has a two-thirds majority in the Parliament, which is sufficient to pass any necessary constitutional amendments. Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) political scientist Prof Datuk Dr Jayum Jawan said it is unlikely that Sabah and Sarawak’s demand for over 30
KUCHING: Ahmad Nazib Johari, who is PKR Santubong branch chief, is considered not suitable for federal-level posts, so he will only serve as an intermediary between Putrajaya and Sarawak, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim opined. The Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts in response to Ahmad Nazib’s remarks
KUCHING: The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department has urged the public to refrain from open burning, especially in the northern region such as in Miri and Baram where hotspots have been detected. Its director Datuk Khirudin Drahman said during the current hot spell and dry weather, open burning would cause
KUCHING: Raising the minimum wage is likely to increase the cost of goods as businesses often pass on the additional costs to their consumers. Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) secretary-general Datuk Jonathan Chai said this would not make any difference to the low-income earners as their spending power would be reduced
KUCHING: It is high time for the state government to amend the Sarawak Labour Ordinance (SLO) in accordance with the Employment Act, especially on maternity and paternity leave. President of Purple Lily Kuching Suraya Bujang said this entailed the extension of maternity leave allocations from 60 days to 98 days
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