KUCHING: A 58-year-old man in Landeh, left bedridden by a severe stroke, is receiving assistance from Hope Place after concerned members of the public alerted it to his situation. Taip Apeng, who has no wife or children, has been battling the effects of a stroke for seven years. However, his
BARAM: The Penan community in Kampung Data Bila will enjoy a more comfortable life with the construction of its first concrete longhouse in the area. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring) Datuk Gerawat Gala stressed that this initiative was an important step in improving
KUCHING: Sarawak Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (CVLB) chairman Michael Kong Feng Nian is observing a full-day fast during the holy month of Ramadan in solidarity with his Muslim colleagues. This marks Kong’s second time fasting, following his first experience last year. Reflecting on the significance of fasting in a Facebook
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg welcomed a courtesy visit from a Bank of America delegation at his office in Wisma Bapa Malaysia today (Mar 17). The delegation was led by managing director and country executive for Malaysia Gautam Padmakar Punjambekar. This visit marked his first
KUCHING: Sarawak is expected to experience continuous rain from March 18 to 20 as a monsoon surge persists until March 23. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MET Malaysia) has issued a Continuous Rain Warning (Alert) for the state during this period. The weather system is also set to impact Sabah, Labuan,
KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has expressed support for Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s (UNIMAS) initiatives to strengthen its academic and research excellence. Wan Junaidi, who is also the university’s Chancellor, welcomed the university’s plans during a courtesy visit by UNIMAS’ top management at the
MATU: Parents need to monitor and control their children’s Internet usage. District Officer, Hamidah Halpi, said this is important to ensure children are not easily influenced, do not get involved in negative activities, and prevented from falling victims to various social issues. “Parental or guardian supervision, when children are using
KUCHING: A total of 92 students from the Kapit parliamentary constituency received education incentives amounting to RM46,000. Works Minister and Kapit Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the initiative is part of the ongoing efforts to support and motivate young learners in their academic journey. “I believe
SIBU: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan mobile service team visited the Kwong Hua area and Jalan Lan Lan on the west bank yesterday to conduct house visits to 13 local households and better understand their needs. During the visit, they engaged with residents to discuss the issues
KUCHING: In the spirit of the blessed month of Ramadan, the Religious Bureau Committee of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Satok Branch continued the ‘Jelajah Ramadhan’ and ‘Ihsan Ramadhan’ programme. The event, led by Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki, took place at the Darul Qarar Surau, Kampung Temedak yesterday (Mar
