Author: Nur Shazreena Ali

State Library inks three memoranda

KUCHING: The State Library inked two memorandums of understanding (MOUs) and one memorandum of agreement (MOA) in its seminar room here on Monday (Dec 14). The two MOUs are collaborative works with University College of Technology Sarawak (UCTS) and Association of Research and Development Movement of Singai Sarawak (Redeems). According

Dept works with State Library to build archive

KUCHING: By collaborating with the State Library, it would help shift the Land and Survey Department towards a more effective ecosystem. State Land and Survey director Abdullah Julaihi said the initiative would enable researchers, corporations and agencies to obtain accurate information and an overview on the history of Sarawak’s geographical

Vaccine permissible for Muslims

KUCHING: The Special Muzakarah Committee of the National Council for Malaysian Islamic Affairs has made its religious position that the Covid-19 vaccine is permissible for Muslim use, said Assistant Minister in Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. “Based on discussion by Special Muzakarah at the federal

Protection against flu during Covid-19

KUCHING: If you’re suffering from coughs, fever, and body aches you might be wondering whether it’s the dreaded Covid-19 or just the common flu. However, neither you nor your doctor would be able to tell the difference until you get tested for both. Thus, technical committee chairman of the Immunise4Life

Seniman urged to complain to MCMC

KUCHING: The Malaysian Artistes Association (Seniman) has been urged to file a complaint with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) against controversial rapper Namewee’s latest film ‘Babi’, to enable the agency to evaluate its content. MCMC said in a statement on Sunday, the call was made following a police

Villagers grateful for basic facilities

SERIAN: The young people are putting their high hopes on the state government to install broadband internet facilities in the rural areas such as at Kampung Merakai here. Having an internet service in the village would provide better access for online learning and socio-economic activities. They also hope that the agencies

Suhakam frequently receives complaints on land use rights

KUCHING: Complaints pertaining to the rights to land use by the Orang Asal (natives) is one of the most frequently received issues by Suhakam Sarawak, said its commissioner Datuk Dr Madeline Berma. “Suhakam Sarawak has been receiving complaints that these rights were continuously violated even though both the Malaysian constitution and

Village’s amenities to receive upgrade

SERIAN: The poor road conditions and network coverage in Kampung Merakai need to be upgraded in order to fast-track the state’s transition into a high-income society by 2030. This was said Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom after launching utility projects in Merakai at the Kampung Merakai multi-purpose

Provide power supply, clean water to school

SERIAN: Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus has appealed to the State Utilities Ministry to supply power connection and clean and treated water to Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Merakai. “I appeal to its minister to supply both utilities to the school here because they still use the river and rain as a

Fatimah and hubby proud of daughter’s award

KUCHING: Like any other mothers out there, Sarawak Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah is thrilled that her daughter Associate Professor Dr Ida Fatimawati Adi Badiozaman from Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus (Swinburne) has been selected as the winner of the United