Bersih Sarawak applies to hold rally in Padang Merdeka
Bersih Sarawak committee members with members of NGOs involved in the Bersih 5 convoy and rally organising committee. KUCHING: Bersih Sarawak has applied to Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) to hold...
View ArticleDifficult to claim for house defects outside liability period — Sheda advisor
Sim Kiang Chiok KUCHING: House owners of No.1 to No.26, MJC Mutiara may not be able to claim damages to their homes from the developer since the reported defects have fallen outside the liability...
View ArticleEnhancement of Miri-Marudi road on track
An infographic on the Miri to Marudi Road Enhancement Project. KUCHING: The ‘Miri to Marudi Road Enhancement Project’ is underway and currently on track as per the state’s timeline of delivery on March...
View ArticleAll welcome to join Miri City Christmas Parade on Dec 3
Yii (front, seventh right) and members of the organising committee holding publicity posters and banners during a photo-call after the press conference. MIRI: All Christians as well as those of other...
View ArticleTransformation plan to improve taxi industry — Nancy
Nancy GEDONG: The taxi industry transformation plan and initiatives announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak at the recent tabling of Budget 2017 should be seen as an effort by the...
View ArticleEducation key to success in today’s world — Dr Sim
Dr Sim, flanked by Chai (third left) and Wong, performs the gimmick to mark SK Song Kheng Hai’s 50th anniversary celebration at MBKS community hall. Looking on from left are Lo, Siew and Ong. KUCHING:...
View Article‘High number of stranded climbers cause for concern’
Nor Hisham (third left) and Soedirman (fourth left) seen on the rescue boat which was handed over to Bomba from SEDC at Jalan Setia Raja yesterday. KUCHING: Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba)...
View ArticleResidents call on MACC to probe status of land at Kampung Tukau Jaya
Yahya (second left) and Arifriazul (second right) show the relevant documents to support their report to MACC. MIRI: Representatives of Kampung Tukau Jaya have filed a report to the Malaysian...
View ArticleNIIT place second in private varsity sports tournament
Members of NIIT basketball squad accept their award. KUCHING: Institut Teknologi Maklumat Nusantara (NIIT) emerged first runner-up for the fourth time running at the recent ‘Masiswa Games’ – bagging...
View ArticleMasing relates what it takes to be an elected rep
BINTULU: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) president Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing said being an elected representative is not the ideal way to serve the people. In fact, it might be the hardest...
View ArticleAbg Jo: Religion a non issue for Sarawakians in helping one another
Abang Johari signs a plaque to mark the laying of the foundation stone for Surau Abu Bakar As Siddiq project at Desa Senadin. At second right is Lee while Abang Mohamad is at far left. MIRI: Sarawak is...
View ArticleSalang appointed as PRS secretary-general
Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum KUCHING: Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum has been appointed as PRS secretary-general by its president Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Masing. The appointment follows Salang’s loss in...
View Article‘Kelulut breeders can earn big’
KUCHING: Stingless bee (kelulut) breeders have the potential to earn RM200 to RM1,000 per day at minimal cost, said Assistant Minister for Entrepreneur Development Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais....
View Article‘RM1 bln needed for 95 pct target’ broadband penetration rate in S’wak — Sacofa
KUCHING: About RM1 billion is needed to install more telecommunication towers and to lay more fibre optic cables as well as other infrastructural support to achieve Sarawak government’s minimum target...
View Article830 expected to attend 15th World Toilet Summit and Expo
Chan (centre) presenting a memento to Torstein at the meeting yesterday. KUCHING: About 830 local and international delegates from several countries including South Africa and Bhutan who are expected...
View ArticleAssociation invites TYT’s wife to World Diabetes Day event
KUCHING: The state Malaysian Diabetes Association has invited Yang di-Pertua Negeri’s wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi Taib to grace the World Diabetes Day 2016 event, scheduled to kick off...
View ArticleTaib: Sacofa set up after talks with Dr Mahathir
Dr Mahathir waves to reporters after making the announcement at his office, the Perdana Leadership Foundation. — Bernama photo KUCHING: Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud on Sunday...
View ArticleSearch party only has footprints as lead in missing man case
Civil Defence Force personnel comb the trail leading to the jungle as they look for other leads. SIBU: Members of a search team only have a set of human tracks as their clue to where a resident of...
View ArticlePanic overcomes maid upon seeing 15ft python in kitchen
Enggu (left) and his APM personnel with the 15-foot python captured at a house in Taman Pulo Bunga. LIMBANG: There is no job too big or too small for members of the Civil Defence Force (APM) as far as...
View ArticleMayor breaks his silence
Chan wonders why Padungan rep has to speculate on future of KMC Flats which may arouse fear Chan gestures when speaking at the press conference. KUCHING: Kuching City South Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk...
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