Monday, 11 August 2025

Author: News Desk

Water surge claims two lives, eight still missing in Jeram Mawar

KEMAMAN: Ten members of a family, including a 4-year-old child, fell victim to a sudden water surge at Jeram Mawar, Air Putih. The tragic incident has so far claimed the lives of two individuals, who were discovered by civilians around 12.30pm. The body of a 40-year-old woman was found floating

Allocation of RM2.45 million approved to upgrade Samu longhouse

BY JACINTHA JOLENE & ALEXANDRA LORNA BETONG: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Patinggi Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has approved an allocation of RM2.45 million to upgrade Rh Enteri Lengkoi in Samu here. Of the figure, RM1.5 million is for restoration works, RM750,000 for rewiring while RM200,000 for the construction of high-level water

Touch Rugby Gains Consideration for Prestigious Malaysian Sports Selection (SUKMA)

BY NAZIRY HARIZAN KUCHING: Touch Rugby, a captivating new sports competition, is poised to be included in the prestigious Malaysian Sports Selection (SUKMA). Dewan Negara Senator Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim expressed the need to acknowledge the sport’s potential in fostering unity among athletes, regardless of gender or age. “I wholeheartedly encourage

Family gathering highlights enduring legacy of ancestors

KUCHING: Families whose lineage includes Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg came together for a gathering at a hotel here on June 30. It involved more than 100 family members of Datuk Patinggi Abang Abd Ghapur, Datuk Abang Pata and Datuk Bandar Abang Kassim. The event saw

Profitable coffee venture for farmers

PADAWAN: Venturing into the coffee business can be a lucrative opportunity for farmers to increase their income in the long term, according to Deputy Minister of Transport (Aviation and Roads) Datuk Dr Jerip Susil. The state government is focusing on coffee cultivation and will establish a coffee collection and packaging

Call for DPM’s aid in Betong development

SPAOH: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has requested the assistance of the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development in developing the Betong Division. This appeal was made during a ‘Ngiling Tikai’ gathering at Rh Entri Lengkoi in Samu here which was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri

Talks held, Zahid looks to GPS for support

BY JACINTHA JOLENE and ALEXANDRA LORNA SRI AMAN: Will Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) be helping its Unity Government partners drum up support for the coalition ahead of the upcoming six state elections in the peninsula? Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Patinggi Ahmad Zahid Hamidi hinted as much at a press conference

Know 6 types, prevent domestic violence

BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KOTA SAMARAHAN: There are actually six types of domestic violence: verbal, monetary, social, sexual, mental, and physical abuse. During a talk on domestic violence at La Promenade Mall on Saturday, Mary Ulok, a senior social worker from the Sarawak Women for Women Society (SWWS) said that

Waste composting diverts 21 tonnes

KUCHING: The organic waste composting at Petanak Market and Stutong Community Market helps redirect almost 21 tonnes of waste from the landfill every quarter, extending its life expectancy. The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said that the council is actively involved in the initiative to

RM300k allocated for construction of drains

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Integrated Regional Samarahan Development Agency (IRSDA) has allocated funds for the construction of drainage systems for several villages here. Stakan assemblyman Datuk Hamzah Brahim said a total of RM300,000 has been allocated for the construction of drains in Kampung Merdang Gayam, Kampung Merdang Lumut, Kampung Sungai Empit