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Timely to move motion to reclaim state’s rights — Masing
Masing KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Masing regards the state government’s move to table a motion to reclaim Sarawak’s rights at the upcoming State Legislative Assembly...
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Escape route on roof saves family of five from fiery death
KUCHING: A family of five resorted to climbing onto the roof of a shophouse building at Kenyalang Park here to escape from the fire that struck their unit early yesterday. Lim Kien Soon, 50, led his...
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Morshidi Ghani appointed as Petronas board of directors member
Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohd Morshidi Abdul Ghani KUCHING: State Secretary Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Morshidi Abdul Ghani has received an appointment letter from Petronas to be a member of its board of...
View ArticleDept taking up steps to make agriculture high income sector
KUCHING: Several initiatives are being put in place to develop the farming community in Sarawak into a high income sector by 2030. Among them, said Department of Agriculture director Datu Lai Kui Fong,...
View ArticlePBDS Baru also not happy with Budget 2017
KUCHING: PBDS Baru is the latest local political party to pour cold water on Budget 2017 tabled last Friday by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. Its president Cobbold John Lusoi said the...
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Thrills and spills at Saratok Regatta
Datuk Abdul Wahab Aziz KUCHING: Saratok town will be buzzing with several activities as it will host the Saratok Regatta 2016 this Dec 3 to 4. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg is...
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Education, sports determine success, students told
Penguang (left) presents a scroll to the best student as others look on. MARUDI: Education and sports are vital in ensuring that a person grows into a successful individual, said Assistant Minister for...
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Retiree makes handicraft passion his business
MIRI: With one hand holding two strings of thread and another picking out a dark-coloured bead, his eyes were focused on a ‘tangu’ (traditional accessory worn by women), which he was half-way making....
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‘Better aviation, maritime connectivity will enhance trade’
Dr Loh (seated third right) with her nurses, doctors and volunteers. KUCHING: Trade between Sarawak, Sabah, Brunei, Indonesia and the Philippines can be enhanced further with better aviation and...
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Very few young Malaysians eat healthily
Students, parents and teachers at the Young Doctors Club Convocation 2016. KUCHING: Only six per cent of Malaysians 18 and above are eating healthy. Samarahan Health Department officer Dr Nur Fatihah...
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Mirians hope city’s old polyclinic to remain open
Members of the public hope that Miri Polyclinic would remain even after the completion of the new polyclinic at Lopeng. MIRI: Residents here are hoping that the Miri Polyclinic would remain open to the...
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Poorly-lit industrial estate a favourite spot for drinking, dating
One of the few street lights that is still functioning at the industrial estate. KAPIT: The poorly-lit roads at the Bletih Light Industrial Estate have become a favourite area for youths to hold...
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Sheda Kuching to hold final 2016 roadshow
Barapui (centre) during a photo call with (from left) Sheda Kuching treasurer Dr Richard Tan Yoke Seng, secretary George Ting, chairman Dr Christopher Ngui and advisor Sim Kiang Chiok. KUCHING: The...
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JCI Malaysia announces finalists of TOYM Awards 2016
Senator Kelvin (seated centre) together with Kevin Lau (seated second left), Senator Lew (seated second right) and others after the press conference. SIBU: JCI Malaysia on Monday announced the list of...
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Von Lee to reconnect with fans with new solo EP
KUCHING: After a long absence from the Malaysian music scene, Johor Bahru-born songstress Von Lee is staging a comeback with her debut solo EP titled ‘Wo’ (Me). When met at ChinaHouse at the Old...
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Caring doctor sets up Shangrila Service Centre for the elderly
Early birds registering at the centre – Lim Soh Ting (left), aged 84 years, and Tan Hui Sim, aged 88 years. MIRI: Like many others in their age group around the world, several folk here also live a...
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TYT to announce peat laboratory’s new name
TPRL will be officially opened by Taib on Nov 7. Dr Lulie Meling KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud will announce the new name for the Tropical Peat Research Laboratory (TPRL) in...
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SMC to mobilise large-scale campaign against dengue this Saturday
Ting (seated second left) and Tiong (second right) with SMC officials and members of the campaign committee at the press conference. SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) will conduct the first-ever...
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Fujian leader hopes for closer Sarawak-China ties
KUCHING: Sarawak-China relationship will be strengthened to encourage more mutually beneficial cooperation between the two sides. The People’s Government of Fujian Province Vice-Governor Hong Jiexu...
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Rep wants to meet PM on constituency’s needs
An erosion control project at Long Pilah in central Baram where the funds allocated were insufficient. MIRI: Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau has called on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak...
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