Sunday, 7 December 2025

Author: Alverdtekoster Anyap

Work on Bayur RGC to begin next year

KUCHING: The Bayur Rural Growth Centre (RGC) is still in the planning phase but construction is expected to start by next year. Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA) Chief Executive Officer Datuk Ik Pahon Joyik said the agency has been engaging with communities in the Bayur area about the project.

Talks continuing on RM3m streelight installation

KUCHING: The proposal to set up street lights along Jalan Borneo Height will come to fruition once relevant agencies and other parties are ready. Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA) Chief Executive Officer Datuk Ik Pahon Joyik said he will have another discussion with Mambong assemblyman Datuk Dr Jerip Susil

Satellite towns to boost local economy

KUCHING: Six satellite towns will be developed within the Greater Kuching area. Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA) chief executive officer Datuk Ik Pahon Joyik revealed that satellite towns will be established for the purpose of economic opportunities for locals. “There is a proposal to establish a new township between

Socso and SEDC collaborate to strengthen social safety network

KUCHING: The Social Security Organisation (Socso) has partnered with the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) to expand and reinforce the social safety network through the Social Synergy programme. Under the Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) signed between the two parties, they will work together to address the issues faced by the

LG enters East Malaysia, second-largest PuriCare hub

KUCHING: LG Electronics Malaysia has opened its first LG PuriCare Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) at TT3 Plaza, Jalan Canna here today (July 30). This new centre is the second largest in Malaysia and is designed to better serve customers in Sarawak. PuriCare Biz product director Hojin Jung, during the launching

180 students join youth camp

KUCHING: A total of 180 students from over 20 schools from here, Sematan and Lundu participated in the11th Youth Communication Camp (YCC) hosted by Kuching Toastmasters Club at Kem Putra Sentosa, Sematan from June 3 to 5 this year. The 11th YCC was under the purview of the president of

Hospital seeks help to identify patient

KUCHING: Sibu Hospital is seeking help from the public to identify a male patient who arrived at the hospital without any identification documents. The patient, whose name and origin are unknown, is currently staying at 1st floor, Ward 14 Neurosurgery, Sibu Hospital. He was brought in by an ambulance and

Decorated boats to parade at Kuching Waterfront

KUCHING: The Decorated Boat Event is making a comeback ten years on in conjunction with Sarawak’s 60th anniversary of independence. It is expected to be a top attraction at the Kuching Waterfront on July 29. The event, which was last held in 2013, is expected to attract more than 10,000

No place for bad behaviour, Karim tells artistes

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The federal government should ban international artistes if they display bad attitudes and behaviour in public as well as criticise and disrespect the government. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the laws in Malaysia should be respected and be adhered

Bonsai championship can be bigger event: Karim

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak Open Bonsai and Suiseki Championship Show can be expanded to become a national or international event. This will encourage more people, locals and foreigners, to participate, said Tourism, Creative Industries and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. In this respect he said his