MAKKAH: The current waiting period for Muslims in Malaysia to undertake the Hajj pilgrimage has now reached 148 years, said Tabung Haji executive director Datuk Seri Syed Saleh Syed Abdul Rahman. These individuals form part of the 3.8 million TH depositors who have registered and are waiting for their turn
AT Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT), we believe everyone should have an equal chance to pursue quality and affordable education including students from underprivileged families. This institution has been offering various kinds of financial aid for students to help lighten their parents’ financial burden and
KUCHING: The Sarawak government and South Korea have discussed on partnership in the field of renewable energy. According to the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Malaysia Yeo Seung-Bae, the partnership includes hydrogen projects as well as carbon sector storage projects and others. “I am confident with it because
KUCHING: Spain is interested in collaborating with Sarawak in the technology development sector. According to the Ambassador of Spain to Malaysia, Jose Luis Pardo Cuerdo, he wanted to look into and contribute to the action plan of the Sarawak government in the sector. “We have identified sectors that are a
KUCHING: The sixth edition of Ora Et Labora Run, organised by The Old Josephians’ Association (OJA) Kuching, will be held in October at SMK St Joseph. The run on Oct 7 is themed ‘I Run for St Joseph’s’. OJA said the run is an opportunity for a reunion for ex-students
KUCHING: Datuk Snowdan Lawan praised the Prime Minister’s decision to allow the transfer of minor infrastructure projects, currently under the Public Works Department’s (JKR) supervision to other departments or district offices. The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts said the decision will expedite the completion of projects.
KUCHING: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning, with expected heavy rain and strong winds in Sarawak. The affected areas include Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Mukah (Tanjung Manis), and Kapit (Song) until 12 noon today (June 14). This warning has been prompted by indications
KUCHING: The transferring of infrastructure projects such as renovation of schools and poor clinics under the supervision of Public Works Department (PWD) to other departments or district officers, will allow the department to focus more on complex projects. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the department could focus
SHAH ALAM: The latest National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2022 has revealed a rise in the prevalence of electronic cigarette usage, commonly known as vaping, among teenagers aged 13 to 17. According to Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan, there has been a noticeable increase from 9.8
KUCHING: JBALB has issued a notice regarding a water supply disruption in Lawas, starting from 8am until 6pm tomorrow (Jun 15). The affected areas include the entire Lawas District, except for Jalan Punang, Kuala Lawas, and Merapok. The disruption is due to repair work on a 700mm MSCL pipe along