Monday, 31 March 2025

Author: Nura V Lorna

Serian welfare dept finalising aid distribution for flood victims

SERIAN: The Serian District Welfare Department (JKM) is finalising the list of flood victims in Bukit Semuja to ensure that financial aid reaches those who truly need it, says Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus. He assured that eligible household heads (KIR) will receive a one-off cash aid of RM1,000, as

MMEA elevates Sarawak’s maritime security with RM200 mln developments

KUCHING: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) is ramping up maritime security in Sarawak through several strategic developments worth RM200 million, including radar installations, new vessels, and infrastructure upgrades. Director-General Admiral (Maritime) Datuk Mohd Rosli Abdullah said three Sea Surveillance System (SWASLA) radar stations will be constructed at Canada Hill

Mukah Hospital receives aid worth RM407,465

MUKAH: The Mukah Hospital has received medical and non-medical assets worth RM407,465 under the Delivery Hope-Touching More Lives initiative, aimed at enhancing healthcare services for the local community. The donation, jointly contributed by the Rotary Club of Bintulu Central (RCBC) and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, includes

TYT hosts media practitioners for iftar at Astana Negeri Sarawak

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi hosted an iftar gathering to honour media practitioners at Astana Negeri Sarawak yesterday (Mar 24). The event served as a token of appreciation for the media’s vital role

Cabinet paper to address Sarawak’s unique devt needs

KUCHING: A Cabinet paper will be submitted to ensure that development projects in Sarawak are tailored to the state’s specific needs, which may differ from those in Peninsular Malaysia. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof stressed the need for clear policy direction from the Cabinet to ensure the effective

36 Taman Kalien Phase 4 house owners finally issued land titles

KUCHING: After years of uncertainty, individual land titles for 36 house owners in Taman Kalien Phase Four have finally been issued by the Land and Survey Department (LSD) Sarawak. Political secretary to the Premier, Kho Teck Wan, said the process began after several house owners sought assistance in obtaining their

Sarawak eyes Brazil’s livestock industry to boost local beef production

KUCHING: Sarawak is exploring Brazil’s ruminant industry to strengthen its livestock sector and reduce reliance on beef imports from Australia and New Zealand. A delegation led by Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Stephen Rundi recently visited Brazil to study the country’s large-scale cattle industry and advanced

Sarawak bird’s nest industry secures tax-free re-export to China

KUCHING: The Sarawak Bird’s Nest Merchants Association has successfully facilitated the re-export of 225 kilogrammes of processed edible bird’s nests to China without additional export tax. Its president Loh Siaw Kuei said the effort came in response to a request from four processed edible bird’s nest factories, whose exports were

UiTM Sarawak’s Iftar Perdana distributes aid to asnaf

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak brought the spirit of Ramadan to life by celebrating 55 asnaf beneficiaries during its Iftar Perdana last night (Mar 21). The event also saw generous financial contributions from several organisations, reinforcing UiTM Sarawak’s commitment to supporting its community.  Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri

Peninsular political parties have failed Sarawak

KUCHING: Peninsular political parties have failed to deliver on their promises to Sarawak, including the long-awaited 20 per cent oil royalty, says Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) senior vice-president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh. He asserted that Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS)