SUPP’s priorities all wrong — Forum participant
KUCHING: SUPP leaders should pay more attention to tackling the people’s problems rather than getting too embroiled in internal disputes.Speaking at ‘The Forum 2014: The Relevancy of SUPP’, participant...
View ArticleFacilities for Bungin Festival to be upgraded — Uggah
Uggah (second left) signing a plaque as a symbolic launch of the festival. Razi is at left.SPAOH: The government will be allocating RM50,000 for infrastructure upgrade for the Bungin Festival.Natural...
View ArticleGirl wakes up to find house on fire
Firefighters direct a jet of water at the burning terrace house.LIMBANG: Nurliana Erdina Razedy, 11, was awakened by the heat from an upper floor fire in their terrace house at Ranggau residential area...
View ArticleFadillah: Delay in bridge project due to ‘technical problem’
People in Kota Samarahan, who until now depend on a ferry to cross the river, have long waited for the bridge across Batang Samarahan.KOTA SAMARAHAN: Works Minister Datuk Fadillah Yusof has pledged to...
View ArticleSIDS moving on the ‘right track’ — Empiang
KUCHING: Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS), which celebrates its 57th anniversary this year, has a proven track record of being catalysts for Dayak women in the state.Its chairperson Dato Sri Empiang...
View Article‘More focus given to rural devt’
Jabu receives a memento from SIDS deputy chairman Catherine Gramong during the dinner at the Christian Ecumenical Centre in Kuching.KUCHING: The state government will be emphasising a lot more on...
View ArticleYouth robbed at knife-point at wharf
SIBU: A youth was robbed at knife point while waiting for a friend at a wharf in Khoo Peng Loong Road at about 4am yesterday.The 22-year-old claimed he was confronted by two strangers.“One of them was...
View ArticleVan driver killed, 2 seriously injured in crash
The damaged van at the accident scene.KUCHING: A van driver was killed while two female passengers, who are sisters, were seriously injured when their van was involved in an accident at Km95 Jalan...
View ArticlePBB Youth assures total support for Yussibnosh
Fadillah (right) talks to some of the youths present at the function. Looking on are Aidel (centre) and the event’s organising chairman Hamzah Brahim (left).KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera...
View ArticleDr Rundi: Opposition’s ‘aggressiveness’ won’t overwhelm BN
SIBU: PKR will face the full might of the BN in the Balingian by-election, said state BN secretary-general Datuk Dr Stephen Rundi.Promising an all-out fight to keep their stronghold, he added they...
View ArticlePKR to field ‘local boy’ Abdul Jalil Bujang in Balingian
Azmin Ali announces the PKR candidate for Balingian by-election. On his right is state PKR head Baru Bian while on his left are Abdul Jalil and Kassim Masin.SIBU: PKR will field Melanau businessman...
View ArticleSalahuddin ‘everybody’s father figure’ — CM
Salahuddin (second right) and Norkiah (right) looking at a token of appreciation presented by Adenan (third right). Looking on are Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu (fourth...
View ArticleStraight fight in Balingian by election
MUKAH: A straight fight between BN’s candidate Yussibnosh Balo, 48, and PKR’s Abdul Jalil Bujang, 55, for Balingian by election.Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin leading the procession for the BN...
View ArticleKolej Sunway Kuching has approval for two new diplomas
Kolej Sunway Kuching at Song Plaza, Jalan Song is one of the most progressive institutions of higher learning in East Malaysia.KUCHING: Kolej Sunway Kuching recently received approval to run two new...
View ArticleOne-on-one battle in Balingian
(From left) Yussibnosh, Muhyiddin, Adenan, Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Aman and BN Balingian by-election director Dato Sri Muhammad Leo Michael Toyad Abdullah at the press conference...
View Article2 of 7 top wishes to be fulfilled
Muhyiddin (second right) being welcomed by traditional dancers upon his arrival at MRSM Mukah. From left are Wong, Jamillah, Yussibnosh, Adenan, Awang Tengah and Jabu.Shafie presenting a souvenir to...
View ArticleFitness First gadgets going at discount, free delivery till April 5
KUCHING: Trusted gym equipment specialist Fitness First Sdn Bhd will be holding a sale from now until April 5 at their outlet at Jalan Satok here.A wide range of treadmills, multi-gyms, exercise bikes...
View ArticleGathering of ‘Magic’ strategists in MTG showdown of trading cards
Christopher (centre) overseeing two of the ‘Magic The Gathering’ players during one of the local gatherings in Kuching recently.A typical scene at the recent Grand Prix Kuala Lumpur event which was...
View ArticleOver 100 expected at ASC 2014
Kuan (fourth left) presents a memento to Lai during a courtesy call cum press conference at the city council.MIRI: Area Sarawak Convention (ASC) 2014, which will be held from May 16 to 18, is expected...
View ArticleThey care
Kindergarten pupils of Krista Stapok showed their love and support for flight MH370 yesterday with a banner as teachers teach them about compassion for the missing passengers and crew as well as...
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