Author: Nur Shazreena Ali

Shell Malaysia to improve social development in state

KUCHING: International oil and gas company, Shell Malaysia, will continue to help improve social development in Sarawak. Its Social Performance manager Iris Soh Hui Hsuen said the Shell Malaysia Sustainable Development Grants enabled the oil and gas player to engage with local non-government organisations.   “Shell Malaysia would like to

Help with women devt, society urged

KUCHING: Sarawak Federation of Women’s Institutes (SFWI) has called for more parties to be involved in women development in the state. SFWI chairperson Datuk Norhyati Mohd Ismail said co-operation between non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and corporations is vital in developing constructive social development programmes for women, especially those from the B40

‘Be patient with some projects’

KUCHING: Some projects take time to complete because they need feasibility studies and a fair amount of research before they can be implemented. Tanjong Datu assemblywoman Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu said because of this, people must be patient with some projects, especially those under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP). She

Ensuring better quality education

SMART SCHOOLS KUCHING: Transforming schools into smart schools will ensure better quality education among students. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi assured that the initiative would enhance the learning environment in schools. He said this was important as the country was facing the challenges

First batch residents to move in September

DARUL HANA HOUSING SCHEME KUCHING: The first phase of relocation of residents from 12 Malay villages across Sarawak River to Darul Hana housing scheme is expected to begin in the third quarter of this year. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said 573 units

Top 10 world ranking achievable

KUCHING: Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) is optimistic of positioning the country in the top 10 for ease of doing business. MPC director-general Datuk Abdul Latiff Abu Seman said this target could be achieved with concerted effort from the business community at all levels to create a more conducive business environment.

Proper way of disposing Quranic materials

KUCHING: Materials containing Quranic letters or verses must be disposed of in a respectful manner when no longer in use. In giving this reminder to Muslims, Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said such materials can now be properly disposed of at Darul Hana

Fatimah visits Consulate General of Indonesia

KUCHING: Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah yesterday paid a courtesy call on Consulate General of The Republic Indonesia here, Yonny Tri Prayinto, in his office here at Jalan Stutong. During the meeting, Fatimah extended her invitation to early childhood educators from Indonesia

Carnival brings together 1,405 varsity athletes, staff

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak staged a spectacular official opening for Karnival Sukan Staf (Karista) 2020 here at its campus’ Jubilee Hall yesterday. While a marching band performed at the opening ceremony, the welcoming dinner was attended by 1,405 UiTM athletes and staff from 14 contingents. The 14

UiTM Sarawak to expand data profiling

KUCHING: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak is looking forward to expanding its sports database profiling system for staff nationwide. Speaking to the reporters at the launching ceremony of Karnival Sukan Staf (Karista) UiTM 2020 here yesterday, UiTM rector Prof Datuk Dr Jamil Hamali said setting up an integrated data analytic