KUCHING: Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd has awarded a joint venture company, comprising Sri Datai Construction (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd, JT JV Builders Sdn Bhd and CHEC Construction (M) Sdn Bhd with the contract to build the infrastructure for the Red Line. The Red Line is one of the three transit lines
KUCHING: Boys’ Brigade Sarawak has ushered in the holiday spirit by distributing Christmas gifts to its members, thanks to a generous contribution of 8,000 gifts from the local community. Kuching South City Council mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng commended fellow Sarawakians for their contributions, adding that the gifts have been
KUCHING: Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers Union (KGBS) welcomes the placement of 1,108 new teachers in schools across Sarawak. Though it stressed that this number does not fully address the persistent shortage of teachers in the state, KGBS expressed confidence that these placements would, to some extent, help alleviate the existing shortage
KUCHING: The recently announced 2024 State Budget which focuses largely on rural development is a substantial boon to Sarawakian particularly the rural communities. In stating this, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said a huge sum of RM5.695 billion or 63 percent of the State Budget has been allocated
KUCHING: As Christmas draws near, the people are called to remember and extend a helping hand to those in need and embrace the spirit of compassion and generosity. Bishop of Kuching (Sarawak & Brunei Darussalam) Right Reverend Datuk Danald Jute emphasised the importance of remembering the less fortunate, the sick,
S INGER Han Bom, who kept her pregnancy a secret, has reportedly given birth and is currently recovering. According to MBN, she would be leaving the trot survival show, “Hyun Yuk Ga Wang”, to focus on her recovery. The surprising news comes as she was a strong contender in the
ACTOR Charlie Sheen was attacked in his luxury Malibu home, police said on Friday, with the suspect arrested and charged with assault and burglary. Officers were called to the “Two and a Half Men” star’s home for a “battery/disturbance,” Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement. “Upon contacting
By Chloe Ngu Hui Jing The 24 Festival Drums is a drum performance that combines the 24 seasons with the Guangdong Lion Drum. In Chinese traditional culture, the 24 Festival Drums holds a special place that reflects the natural world and the ancient people’s awareness of seasonal changes. Based on
KUCHING: The Public Works Department (JKR) Sarawak Pan Borneo Highway Branch has issued a reminder to prioritise road safety during the festive season. The department urged road users to exercise mindfulness and drive with heightened caution, particularly along the Sarawak Pan Borneo Highway when journeying back to their respective hometowns.
KUCHING: The Kota Padawan Hash House Harriers & Harriettes is set to host its 999th Hash Run on Dec 31 at Kampung Bobak, Padawan, marking the conclusion of a memorable 2023 and ushering in a hopeful 2024. Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen on a Facebook post said he will be
