Author: Nur Shazreena Ali

Take government aid seriously, natives told

KUCHING: The bumiputera community must take seriously the assistance given by the government to improve their economic standing. Deputy Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Willie Mongin said this to reporters during a press conference held after he officiated at the Pepper Board Service Awards and presentation of certificates at Imperial

Company formed to boost pepper industry

KUCHING: The establishment of Sara Spice Berhad (SSB) will be the trigger effect to boost local pepper industry. It is a subsidiary of the Malaysian Pepper Board (MPB) and functions as its investment arm but not taking over its pepper purchase operation, said Plantation Industries and Commodities Deputy Minister Willie

Normah Foundation donates RM7,000 to Hope Place

KUCHING: Hope Place received a generous contribution of RM7,000 from the Normah Medical Foundation Charitable Trust Board recently. The cheque was handed by the board’s chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Bujang Mohd Nor to Hope Place founder Kelvin Wan at the foundation’s office in Jalan Satok here. In a statement

PH failed despite given chance

BINTULU: The Pakatan Harapan (PH) government had the chance to serve the people, but failed, said Kakus assemblyman Datuk John Sikie Tayai. Thus, the Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Native Laws and Customs) reminded the people not to be deceived by the opposition’s sweet promises, pointing out they

Parental care vital to help drug addict children

KUCHING: Parents should not lose hope of their children who are involved in drugs, said Sarawak National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) Kuching district chief Sharifah Azimah Said Ismail. She said continuous support from parents was the most crucial to help them to kick off the bad habit and to ensure them

Post treatment engagement with patients vital

KUCHING: Strong engagement with patients after a completed treatment is vital in preventing a relapse. In pointing this out, National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) Sarawak director Shahriah Saharom said a follow-up programme with patient’s aftercare would foster a sense of acceptance and belonging for the patient to continue

Mastering the art of writing

KUCHING: Capable and high spirited, the new generation of journalists in Sarawak today can take their careers to a higher level if they focus on improving their writing skills. In pointing this out,  media expert Dr Jeniri Amir said one of the traits of a successful writer was mastering the

Navigate carefully along Sarawak River

KUCHING: Mariners and river users are advised to navigate with extreme caution and to reduce their speed when navigating along Sarawak River between 8am and 3pm this Sunday. Sarawak Rivers Board said in a statement today this was due to the Giant Fresh Water Prawn Competition which would be held

State government briefed on O&G project

KUCHING: The state government has been briefed on the progress of the feasibility study for the proposed integrated oil and gas (O&G) project in Lawas via video conference. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said in a statement today that the state government has been briefed by

Coalition ensures development of agriculture sector

SARIKEI: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government has remained committed to develop the agriculture sector in Sarawak. Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said the rapid development in Sarikei today had proven the determination of the state government. “The smart measures and steps taken by the state government to