KUCHING: Continuous rainfall is expected in several areas across Sarawak, including Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Sibu, Mukah, Kapit (Song and Kapit), Bintulu, and Miri (Subis, Beluru, Miri, and Marudi). The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a weather advisory, warning that the rainfall is expected to persist
KUCHING: The genealogy of the Pengiran lineage in Sarawak is set to be documented, preserving its historical significance for future generations. Sarawak Pengiran Lineage and Descendants Organisation chairman Awang Magerib Awang Ani said the initiative aims to strengthen efforts to collect and safeguard the history and identity of Pengiran descendants
KUCHING: The Malaysian Ex-Police Association (PBPM) is currently in discussion with the Sarawak government on financial aid and honorary awards for nearly 2,000 former police and military personnel who served in the state. PBPM president Datuk Mokhtar Omar expressed optimism that eligible recipients will receive the one-off financial assistance soon.
MUKAH: Members of the public have been urged to remain vigilant and keep updated on the latest developments amid the ongoing uncertain weather conditions. Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine said that immediate response and information from community and village chiefs are also important to address the current situation in their respective
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KUCHING: The proposed new Kuching International Airport at Tanjong Embang, Asajaya is set to bring numerous benefits to the region, said Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang. Promoted as a transformative initiative, the airport is anticipated to foster economic growth, enhance connectivity, advance infrastructure development, and tackle environmental concerns. “The airport’s
BINTANGOR: The Sarawak government has approved RM41 million for the upgrade of the Bintangor Waterfront. According to Meradong assemblyman, Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing, the project will include an expanded concrete walkway, a park, new roads, and the iconic Bintangor lime structure, which represents the town. “Besides that, the development will
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & NATASHA JEE KUCHING: The proposed new Kuching international airport will be built in Tanjung Embang, Asajaya. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said initially, Matang was considered as a potential site. “If the flights were to enter another country’s airspace, we would need
KOTA SAMARAHAN: More than 100 beneficiaries of the Sumbangan Keperluan Asas Sarawak (SKAS) participated in the Sarawak ID and S Pay Global Registration Programme organised by the Samarahan District Office. The first day of the counter opening at Dewan Suarah Kota Samarahan on Saturday, saw people queuing to get their
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & NATASHA JEE KUCHING: The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Southern Zone Branch has proposed the expansion and enhancement of the Village Expansion Scheme (SPK) in Southern Zone areas to meet the needs of the growing population. PBB vice president Datuk Seri Roland Sagah said the party
