KUCHING: Nicholas Bawin Anggat, a prominent Dayak figure and seasoned politician, has passed away at the age of 66. He passed at the Normah Medical Specialist Centre at 9.20 pm after a prolonged illness on March 26. Bawin leaves behind his wife, Rajini Ramasamy, and their four daughters. According to
SARIKEI: The long-awaited dream of Sarikei and Kuala Rajang residents for better road connectivity is now a reality with the construction of the Batang Rajang Bridge. The new infrastructure not only enhances travel convenience but also drives economic growth in the surrounding areas. Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Deputy Minister
MATU: Residents of Kampung Jemoreng are facing an unusual and prolonged flood situation due to continuous water overflow since the beginning of the year. The situation has worsened as areas that rarely experience flooding, including the main road of Kampung Jemoreng-Bawang, have also been affected. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s
SERIAN: The Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA) has allocated RM3 million for the construction and upgrading of agricultural infrastructure in the Kedup constituency. According to Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Deputy Minister, Datuk Martin Ben, the project includes upgrading and constructing agricultural roads in several areas. “This includes
KUCHING: A young man’s unwavering devotion to his bedridden mother has highlighted the daily struggles of family caregivers, as local non-governmental organisation (NGO) Hope Place Kuching steps in to offer much needed support. For 34-year-old Kevin, caring for his mother, Ngu Tek Ngik, 68, is a full-time commitment as she
MATU: Delaying Quranic literacy could hinder children’s ability to grasp fundamental Islamic teachings, ultimately affecting their moral and spiritual development, warns Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department for Integrity and Ombudsman, Datuk Mursyid Diraja Dr Juanda Jaya. He emphasised that ensuring children acquire Quranic literacy from an early age
KUCHING: The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (MOTAC) has announced the suspension of Hejira Travel and Tours Holding Sdn Bhd’s operating licence, effective 28 February 2025 until 31 August 2025. The decision was made in accordance with Section 8 of the Tourism Industry Act 1992 [Act 482]. In a statement
KUCHING: Sarawak and Switzerland are exploring potential collaboration in green energy initiatives, with a focus on bio-algae and hydrogen energy as key solutions for reducing carbon emissions. A discussion, held yesterday during a courtesy visit by Swiss Ambassador to Malaysia, Her Excellency Chantal Moser, to the Sarawak Energy and Environmental
BEIJING, China – On March 26, POP MART International Group (HKG:9992, “POP MART” or “the Company”) unveils its financial results for the full year of 2024. The report reveals that POP MART achieved a revenue of 13.04 billion RMB, showing a year-on-year increase of 106.9 per cent, and an adjusted
KUCHING: The Kuching Water Board (KWB) will carry out repair works on an 800mm ND DI pipe leak at Jalan Premat, near the Pending Post Office here, after the Hari Raya celebrations. The decision to delay the repairs is to minimise disruption to water supply during the festive period. The