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Do your part in helping Sarawak fight for its rights, community leaders reminded
(Front, from right) Dr Annuar hands over to Lau the association’s official documents at the end of the ceremony. SIBU: Sarawak, under the present leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang...
View ArticleSuspect in Cambodia jobs scam out on bail as remand expires
KUCHING: A man who was arrested and remanded last month in connection with the Cambodia jobs scam has been released on police bail upon the expiry of his remand order. Sarawak Commercial Crime...
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Serian cops detain four men suspected of drug possession
The plastic packets containing the substance, suspected to be methamphetamine, found on one of the men. KUCHING: Four men, including an Indonesian, are now under police detention to facilitate...
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SUPP chief maintains tradition of visiting grassroots members
Masing and Dr Sim (front, fourth and fifth left, respectively) join members of the welcoming committee in a group photo. KAPIT: The Minister of Local Government and Housing Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian, who...
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CM opens new home for Sri Satok CBR Centre
Abang Johari (centre), Juma’ani (third right) and Abdul Aziz (fifth left) cut the ribbon to officially open the centre. Also seen are Dr Abdul Rahman (left), Dr Sim (third left), Asfia (fourth left)...
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Local artistes heat up Mydin Petra Jaya on first anniversary
The ground floor of Mydin Petra Jaya is filled with fans of Ryan Deedat, Luqman Faiz, Sufian Suhaimi, Melissa Francis and Sarah Suhairi. Sufian Suhaimi belts out one of his hit songs during the...
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Fire razes old building in SMK Trusan
SMK Trusan’s old and unused building was completely destroyed in an early morning fire yesterday. LAWAS: An old building at SMK Trusan here was completely destroyed in a fire early yesterday. Lawas...
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Sarawak government mulls primary school for special needs children
Abang Johari and Juma’ani (front) join others in showing thumbs-up for the centre and its facilities. — Photo by Muhamad Rais Sanusi KUCHING: The Sarawak government is looking into setting up a special...
View ArticleExplain catching of vaccinated dogs on private property – SOS Kuching
KUCHING: Save Our Strays (SOS) Kuching is calling on the authorities to explain the action of some personnel who had trespassed on a private property to catch dogs during an integrated operation...
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‘Not many young folk interested in the art of songket-making’
(From left) Zaenah Ojeh, Sa’anah and Jaoyah Razali are among the few songket-weavers of their generation, striving to keep this traditional art alive. Sa’anah shows a half-completed songket, which is...
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PGSK holds ‘Kapit Got Talent Night’ to raise funds for hospital
Dr Hii (centre) presents a memento to Nyabong, as Dr Boon looks on. KAPIT: The ‘Kapit Got Talent Night’ that took place at the civic centre here on Saturday night was attended by some 600 guests...
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Lion clubs contribute RM25,000 to cornea donation project
Ngian (third left) and Tiong (fourth right, partly hidden) officiate at the event at Sibu Hospital yesterday. SIBU: Seven branches of Lions Clubs under Lions International District 308-A2 contributed a...
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Councillor: Belawai needs promotion as a tourist attraction
Ibnee Ekni THE Belawai Sub-District was once closely associated with the fishing industry, but now, it has become a favourite spot for those around the central region of Sarawak to go to during the...
View ArticleRanhill’s FY18 in line with expectations
KUCHING: Ranhill Holdings Bhd’s (Ranhill) net profit of RM45.5 million for the financial year 2018 (FY18) met expectations, despite the one-off impairment of its 26.7 per cent stake in Tawau Green...
View ArticleSmoking ban also covers vaping – Dr Lee
SIBU: Vaping is governed like smoking as most of the vaping liquid contain nicotine, which is a tobacco product, according to Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye. “Most vaping liquid contain...
View ArticleChong: No more monopoly on calibration of weighing machines
KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) will review the policy on the appointment of companies doing calibration on weighing machines across the country. Deputy Minister...
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State’s first electric bus gets thumbs-up from passengers
Passengers enjoy their ride on the electric bus. KUCHING: Public response to the state’s first electric passenger bus has been positive, with many calling the service a convenient way to get around the...
View ArticleDAP steps up preparation for 12th state election
KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak is gearing up its preparation for the 12th state polls that is expected to be called in 2021. Its chairman Chong Chieng Jen said the party’s incumbents...
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Avoid disrupting electric bus service, operator advises motorists
The electric bus prepares to begin its route loop at the Open Air Market in Kuching yesterday. KUCHING: The operator of the state’s first electric bus here is appealing to motorists to be more...
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Bekenu, Betong RTCs to remain open even without federal funding — Uggah
Uggah hangs a bird’s cage to launch the competition. On his right is Rosey, while Mohamad Azahar is on his left. MIRI: The Rural Transformation Centre (RTC) in Bekenu and Betong will continue their...
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