Friday, 10 April 2026

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Hearing of Ling’s appeal set on Oct 18

KUCHING: The hearing of appeal by the wife of slain manager of Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Wong Jing Kui, Ling Hang Tsyr, who was sentenced to death by hanging after being found guilty of abetting in the killing of her husband six years ago, has been adjourned to

Ministry may standardise coffee shop drink prices

KUCHING: The Mini s t r y of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNKK) will look into the standardisation of beverage prices in coffee shops throughout the country. Deputy Minister of KPDNKK, Chong Chieng Jen said that there were complaints from the public that the beverage prices were not reduced

Kenyans emerge as Kuching Marathon champs!

KUCHING: A runner from Kenya, Mburu John Muiruri emerged as Kuching Marathon 42km Men Open champion while his fellow countrywoman, Maragaret Wangui Njuguna is champion for the 42km Women Open. Mburu finished the marathon in 2 hours and 2 minutes (02:20:22) while Maragaret clocked in at 2 hours and 53

Roads to close for Kuching Marathon tomorrow

KUCHING: Members of the public are urged to observe the closure of several roads in conjunction with the Kuching Marathon 2018 to be held in the city tomorrow. Among the roads af fected were Main Baazar Road Junction/ Wayang Street, Gambier Road/Tun Abang Haji Openg Road/Main Baazar Road, Wayang Street/Jalan

90 officials from 21 bodies partake in special workshop

KUCHING: A total of 90 representatives from 21 agencies, departments and associations attended the Roundtable Discussion on Child Adoption and Underage Marriage in Sarawak at Citadines Hotel, yesterday. The workshop was also at tended by the Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development, Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah.

115 IKMAS students receive scrolls

KUCHING: A total of 115 students of Institut Kemahiran Islam Malaysia Sarawak (IKMAS) yesterday received their scrolls during the institute’s 16th Convocation Ceremony held at Sarawak Islamic Council Hall, Sarawak Islamic Complex here. The ceremony was graced by the Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud and

8th Annual Gala Dinner M.O S’wak 2018 Aug 25

KUCHING: The much-awaited 8th Annual Gala Dinner M.O Sarawak 2018 is back and to be held on August 25 at Riverside Hotel Kuching, with the theme ‘Pua Kumbu’. M.O. Gala Night 2018 is an annual dinner full of entertainments and glamour night to be attended by invited guests of honour

PPBM Sarawak to set up 31 divisions in state

KUCHING: Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM) Sarawak has until the second week of September to set up 31 divisions in the state with their respective pro tem committees. PPBM Sarawak pro tem chairman, Johan Mohamad said his group and two other groups had agreed to consolidate into one group. “Basically,

35 countries taking part in 13th ICCAP

KUCHING: 35 countries are taking part in the 13th International Conference on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology (ICCAP) 2018 here. The three-day conference, which is being held at a local hotel, is organised with the objective of enhancing the resilience of children, young people and families through innovative research, prevention and

600 attend Sarawak China Business Forum

KUCHING: About 600 participants are attending the two-day Sarawak China Business Forum being held at Waterfront Hotel here. The forum aims to create awareness of what is involved in the export and import trade with China including the regulations and procedures of doing trade and e-comerce. 23 prominent international and