Weaker ringgit attracts foreign tourists
President of JBCCCI Datuk Loh Liam Hiang (third left) exchanges souvenir with MCCCI chairman Lee Khoi Yun (fourth left), as others look on. MIRI: The ringgit may be weak against the Brunei and...
View ArticleEngage only licensed tour operators, tourists told
Kon shows a company licence on a name card during the interview. KUCHING: Chairman of Malaysia Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Sarawak Chapter, Chris Kon, encourages tourists to engage...
View ArticleTable and pass Referendum Bill, Parliament urged
KUCHING: Parliament is urged to look into the feasibility of tabling and passing a Referendum Bill to provide a means for Malaysians to address and solve major issues that are too critical for MPs...
View ArticleDr Sim puzzled by UPP’s penchant for seats traditionally assigned to SUPP
KUCHING: The United People’s Party (UPP) has every right to contest in all the 19 state constituencies originally represented by Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP). SUPP president Senator Datuk Dr...
View ArticleDr Sim wants Education Act reviewed for state’s priorities
KUCHING: The Education Act 1996 (Act 550) should be reviewed so that power distribution scope between Malaysia Education Ministry and State Education Department can be done fairly. Sarawak United...
View ArticleSUPP identifies two to replace Ranum in Opar
Niponi (left) and Billy shake hands when they were introduced as potential candidates. LUNDU: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) has identified two potential candidates for Opar seat in the hope that...
View ArticleDr Annuar: Sarawak best example of 1Malaysia spirit
SIBU: People of the state have been told to continue to preserve the spirit of helping others in need on the basis that this has helped strengthen bonds among the multi-racial society. In making the...
View Article‘Continue to strengthen bonds this Raya season’
SIBU: Other races and people of other faiths are urged to further strengthen the bonds of friendship, interracial and interreligious harmony in true spirit of 1Malaysia this Hari Raya. In making the...
View ArticlePedas won’t be involved in ‘Rally 719’ — President
MIRI: Following its monthly meeting recently, Sarawak Dayak Association (Pedas) has decided not to be involved in the ‘Rally 719’ this July 19, organised by the ‘S4S Movement’. Its president Capt...
View ArticleResidents complain of mosquito woes, fear of dengue
MIRI: Several residents of Taman Permai in Taman Tunku here are calling on relevant authorities to take prompt action in solving the problem of a blocked drain behind their houses. A resident surnamed...
View ArticleCall on authority to clear blocked culvert
MIRI: Negligence on the authority’s part is said to be a contributing factor to the blockage of the culvert on a section of the Pujut-Miri Bypass. Residents from the nearby Pujut Tanjong Batu...
View ArticleKpg Batu Kitang folk seek compensation from KWB
KUCHING: Villagers of Kampung Batu Kitang near here are seeking compensation from Kuching Water Board (KWB) as they claim that the board has negligently caused the flood that damaged their properties...
View ArticleKakus to benefit from 1Malaysia water tanks
SIBU: The Kakus constituency has been allocated 200 1Malaysia water tanks, said its assemblyman Assistant Minister of Local Government Datuk John Sikie Tayai. He was replying to a question about the...
View ArticleWong paves way again for Foochows in Tg Kunyit
SIBU: Second Finance Minister and Minister of Local Government and Community Development Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh continues to reach out to the villagers in Bawang Assan, and this time, they have a...
View ArticleFocus on serving people, not election date, Dr Annuar reminds fellow assemblymen
Dr Annuar Rapaee SIBU: The elected people’s representatives should stress more on serving their constituents rather than worrying about election date. For Nangka assemblyman Dr Annuar Rapaee, what...
View ArticleEngkilili Malays pledge loyalty to Rayong
Nyalau (second left) handing over a pack of ‘bubur lambuk’ to Suhaili (second right), as Rayong (centre) looks on. ENGKILILI: The Malays here are united in showing their support for assemblyman Dr...
View ArticleDAP maintains ‘Go Rural’ campaign ahead of polls
SIBU: The DAP will be focusing on rural constituencies in the next state election through its ‘Impian Sarawak’ projects. According to Sibu MP Oscar Ling, the move is vital for the party to achieve a...
View ArticleSalesgirl bashed, robbed in Jalan Ang Cheng Ho
The injured salesgirl arrives at the hospital for treatment. KUCHING: A salesgirl was left with a gash on her head after being struck with a motorcycle chain and robbed of her mobile phone early...
View ArticleMan nabbed for attempting to break into Sesco substation
The break-in tools uncovered by the AP during the arrest. The suspect caught red-handed by the AP. MIRI: Sarawak Energy Berhad (Sesco) auxiliary police (AP) personnel on Friday night arrested a...
View ArticleSarawak JKM to assess losses caused by storm in Miri
KUCHING: The Sarawak’s Welfare Department (JKM) is in the midst of assessing losses caused by yesterday’s storm in Miri, said Sarawak Welfare, Women and Family Development Minister Datuk Fatimah...
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