SICHUAN, CHINA: Rising 3,099 metres (10,167 ft.) above sea level about 170 kilometres (105 miles) from Chengdu, Mount Emei is the highest of China’s four mountains of holy Buddha. The Mount Emei (Emei Shan) was the exciting destination for Sarawak Media trip to China on the fourth day whereby, we
KUCHING: About 500 people attended the state level Malaysia Day celebration held in the new State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Building on Sunday night. Among those present were Head of the State, Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Ragad Kurdi Chief Minister, Datuk
LESHAN, CHINA: The Sarawak media visited the Leshan Giant Buddha in Leshan city which took over two-hour drive from Chengdu on the third day. The remarkable Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo) was listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site together with Mount Emei in 1996. The stone Buddha was carved in
KUCHING: No more backlog on licence applications for commercial vehicles and public service vehicles starting October 2018, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook. According to Loke, the ministry was aware that there has been a few months delay on the approval for licence applications for commercial vehicles and public
KUCHING: SMK Tun Abang Haji Openg has created a new record in Malaysia by building a giant replica of the national flag, Jalur Gemilang, using 9,800 egg trays. Its Principal, Affida Helmi said that the building programme was in conjunction with the celebration for Malaysia Day 2018. “We are building
KUCHING: Padawan Police District recently conducted “Ops Mabuk” to check on drug abuses and and traffic-related offences. During the operation which started from 11 pm until 3am the next day, road blocks were set up at Jalan Batu Kawa near here. Some 151 vehicles were inspected with two drivers charged
KUCHING: As of 5 September, 2018 the state recorded a total of 7,023 cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD). According to Director of State Health Department Dr Jamilah Hashim the total number of cases from 1 January to 5 September showed a slight increase compared to the same period last
KUCHING: The public are advised to cooperate with their local councils and relevant government departments to prevent the spread of rabies. According to Mayor of Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Dato James Chan, local councils and the state government are not culling all stray dogs in the state as portrayed.
KUCHING: One of the ways to keep the state moving forward is by using hydrogen power to move everything that needs power, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Johari Tun Openg. “Some people may say why don’t the state government use conventional ways? If we do not try the
KUCHING: The Indian Association Kuching (IAK) will be holding an exhibition and symposium on Indian Culture in conjunction with the coming Deepavali celebration. President of IAK, Nadison Rathenum said that several interesting activities have been lined up for the upcoming Deepavali celebration on November 6, 2018. “The upcoming activity is