Wednesday, 23 July 2025

Author: News Desk

28 pilgrims depart for annual hajj

By Nur Farihan Razali KUCHING: A group of 28 pilgrims from Mukah Division has been selected to embark on the annual pilgrimage this year. The group departed from Mukah Airport aboard the MH3420 (KT96Q) flight, marking the second Sarawak Hajj domestic flight, today. According to Rolfandy Awi, the Mukah Pilgrimage

148-year waiting time to perform hajj

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

TAR UMT’s Financial Aid – A Boon to Students

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

South Korean envoy meets Abang Johari on bilateral partnership

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

Spain keen to partner Sarawak on technology devt sector

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

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