Friday, 10 April 2026

Author: News Desk

Snowdan gives the thumbs-up to project delegation

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.

Thunderstorm Warning in Sarawak

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

PWD to focus on complex projects

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

Surge in vaping amongst teenagers

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

Water supply disruption in Lawas

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

Significant increase in halal certification applications among bumiputera entrepreneurs

KUCHING: Application for halal certification from the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) has shown an increasing trend among Bumiputera entrepreneurs over the past three years, starting from 2021. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said the statistics of applications from Bumiputera received

Centexs to offer shoemaking course; Jimmy Choo due

BY NAZRUL ZAWAWI KUCHING: A shoemaking course drawing on the expertise of design icon Datuk Jimmy Choo will be offered by the Centre of Technical Excellence (Centexs) here next month. Its general manager (commercial) Shahren Yusri, said the course will see 30 new students being given special training by the

Swinburne Australia students visit minister, explore local culture

KUCHING: A group of 20 students from Swinburne University of Technology Australia paid a visit to Sarawak Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah here on Tuesday (June 13). The students, currently pursuing Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education, and Bachelor of Film and Television

Community and local committees extend aid to fire victims

BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI MUKAH: The community, along with the Village Development and Safety Committee (JKKK) and the Neighbourhood Rukun Tetangga (KRT) Kampung Sau, have joined forces to provide assistance to the victims of a recent fire incident in the Mukah area. Led by tribal chief Mazlan Abdullah, JKKK and