KUCHING: A 27-year-old man has been caught for breaking into and stealing from a workshop last Sunday. The incident happened at 1.30am at a workshop located here at Sejingkat Industrial Estate Phase 1. The suspect was caught by a Bangladeshi mechanic who was assigned to oversee the security of the
KUCHING: Political rhetoric should not be at the expense of investment in childhood development, said Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. “Investments in early childhood development are valuable towards ensuring quality human capital,” she said during the 28th SeDidik Mutiara Kuching Zone convocation
KUCHING: Yesterday was a special day for 98 SeDidik Mutiara Kuching Zone students. They attended their convocation ceremony at Hotel Grand Dormani Rajah Court, Pending. The event was officiated by Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Children Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The pupils came from 17 SeDidik Mutiara
KUCHING: 105 took part in a water activity safety programme held at Sematan Palm Beach Resort recently. Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) state director Khirudin Drahman, who was present at the programme’s closing ceremony, said that the programme was one of the department’s efforts in increasing awareness and preventive steps
KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government is very supportive towards the welfare and role of the Village Security and Development Committees (JKKKs). Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said, “Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has announced in the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Sitting that the
KUCHING: The setting up of a batik printing factory in Kuching will be a collaborative effort between the public and private sectors. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said this when met by reporters after receiving a courtesy call from about 40 overseas VIP delegates to
DALAT: A total of 13 contingents comprising more than 500 participants took part in a parade in conjunction with the Maulidur Rasul celebration here yesterday. The contingent members comprised of various government and private agencies as well as uniformed bodies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and students. The celebration began with Dalat
KUCHING: Sarawak’s exports of logs and plywood plunged in September, affecting the state’s foreign exchange earnings. Export volume of logs fell to about 56,121 cubic metres (cu m) worth free on board (FOB) value of RM44.84 million as compared to 85,410 cu m worth RM65.72 million in August. In July, the
KUCHING: The state election will most likely be held early, said Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting. “Due to the festive seasons in 2021, it’s possible that the state election would be held earlier…in 2020, who knows?” Ting, who is the Tourism, Arts and Culture Assistant Minister,
KUCHING: The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) yesterday handed over vehicles and fire equipment to various fire stations in the state. The handing over ceremony took place at the Bomba headquarters, Jalan Setia Raja in conjunction with the department’s monthly assembly. Bomba state director Khirudin Drahman said five Toyota