KUCHING: Was the reward so big for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to join the Perikatan Nasional (PN) federal Cabinet? Democratic Action Party (DAP) secretary-general Lim Guan Eng asked this question during his party’s fundraising dinner at Crown Imperial Hall last Saturday night. In other words, he was wondering about the
KUCHING: Pending Height Flats tenants have been given “several months” to form their own management committee to maintain and keep their surroundings clean. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said that the 146 tenants should be well aware of their responsibility by setting up their own
KUCHING: Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) Kuching Division held two activities yesterday at their headquarters regarding lesson planning and taxes, which was attended by 122 members. Its president Macky Joseph stated that the activities were part of the union’s continuous professional development programme — a workshop on electronic lesson plans (ERPH)
KUCHING: A local boy Joseph Chung Ming Chong has been awarded the Tunku Putra-HELP Young Innovator and Researcher Award. The presentation ceremony was held at Tunku Putra-HELP School, Jalan Kuching-Samarahan Expressway here yesterday. Joseph received his award from HELP Education Group chief executive officer Datin Chan-Low Kam Yoke. The 18-year-old
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah has expressed hope that her ministry—Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development—would be given more funds. She said the money would not just be for schools structure-wise but also for students in terms of welfare and education. “Hopefully under the new administration, there will
KUCHING: Nurseries and preschools have been urged to regulate the standard operating procedures (SOPs) on safety and health to ensure that children’s safety and health are secured before entering the classroom. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah explained that the current world health
KUCHING: Holders of important posts in government must carry out the duties responsibly, professionally, fairly and equitably. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said this when asked to comment on the resignation of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Latheefa Koya. “Anyone who
SRI AMAN: Three people died while three were critically injured in a collision involving two trucks and a car yesterday afternoon. According to fire operation commander PBK I Bangga Baie, the Sri Aman fire and rescue station (BBP) received an emergency call on the accident at 2.10pm. Following the call,
KUCHING: Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) received several reports of flash floods in Kota Samarahan. Yesterday’s downpour affected Kampung Sungai Raya, Kampung Sungai Lingkau, Kampung Keniong Jaya, SK Lepong Emplas and SK Kedumpai. However, Kuching, Sri Aman and Sibu were clear, said the department. Water levels in Kota Samarahan
SIBU: The Sibu marine police (PPM) seized four barrels of diesel worth RM81,704 and arrested a man yesterday morning. According to Sibu PPM commander ACP Shamsol Kassim, the arrest took place in Jalan Salim at 7.15am. A team of Sibu PPM personnel seized a Toyota Hilux pick-up carrying four barrels
