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New by-laws limits three dogs per property

KUCHING: The new Local Authorities (Dog Licensing and Control) by-laws 2018 is limiting the number of dogs per property to three dogs for landed properties or one small breed dog for flat and apartment properties. According to Local Government Assistant Minister Datu Dr Penguang Manggil in a press conference yesterday,

Delegates from cities in Taiwan pay courtesy call to MBKS Mayor

KUCHING: More than 90 delegates from 24 cities in Taiwan paid a courtesy visit to Kuching City South Council (MBKS) Mayor, Dato James Chan at the MBKS Council Chamber here on Thursday. Governor of Taitung County Government, Justin Huang when interviewed said that they were honoured to be invited by

AFHC 2018: Vital to manage urban development

KUCHING: The Chief Minister, Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Johari Tun Openg yesterday officiated the 8th Alliance for Healthy Cities (AFHC) Global Conference and General Assembly 2018 at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). The four-day conference from 17 to 20 October with the theme, ‘Our Cities, Our SDGs, Our Journey’ involves

Be open-minded in discussing mental health

KUCHING: Based on the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2015, Sarawak has the fourth highest prevalence of mental health problems among adults with 35.8 per cent, said Minister for Welfare, Community Well-being, Women, Family and Childhood Development, Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah. “Sarawak recorded the fourth highest prevalence of mental health

Fatimah calls on State CP

KUCHING: The Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Dato‘ Sri Fatimah Abdullah paid a courtesy call to State Commissioner of Police Dato‘ Azman Yusof at Sarawak Contingent Police Headquarters (IPK), in Kuching yesterday. During the courtesy call, Fatimah proposed the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) to assist

16 cities to partake in bowling competition

KUCHING: Four cities from Malaysia namely Shah Alam, Federal Territory, Padawan and Kuching will participate in the upcoming 32nd Asian Intercity Bowling Championship 2018 from October 29 to November 5, 2018. Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports,  Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that the four cities from

Over 10,000 crops recorded by SBC

KUCHING: More than 10,000 indigenous plants and crops have been recorded by the Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC) which remain at the recording stage, said Minister for Education, Science and Technological Research Dato Sri Michael Manyin Jawong. “With your knowledge and expertise during this conference, delegates can work together with SBC

Four varsities sign MoA on IoT ecosystem

KUCHING: The Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with other universities for exploration and collaborative partnership in research and development projects on Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem here yesterday. With the aim of establishing smart cities in Sarawak, the project will involve Curtin

ITF Junior Circuit attracts 95 young tennis players

KUCHING: A total of 48 boys and 47 girls from 20 countries are playing in the 32nd Sarawak Chief Minister’s Cup (ll) ITF Junior Circuit (Grade 3) from this 16 to 21 October, 2018. President of Sarawak Lawn Tennis Association (SLTA) Dato Patrick Liew said the tournament is a prestigious

Darul Hana Musical Fountain opens

KUCHING: The Darul Hana Musical Fountain, inspired by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Johari Tun Openg was officially launched last Sunday. Its launching ceremony was graced by the Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud and wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Hajjah Ragad Kurdi Taib. Abang