KUCHING: An act of vandalism caused a fire and explosion at a transformer in Kpg Panglima Seman in Petra Jaya recently. According to Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), the 9 pm incident on Aug 28 resulted in a power disruption to several areas, including Bintawa Hilir, Kpg Bitawa, Kpg Buah and
When we talk about Sarawak, there are certain things that pop into our mind. Among them are the Iban community, hornbills, the Borneo rainforest, Gunung Mulu National Park and the ‘Cat’ city. Of course, there are many other things that can be associated with Sarawak. The largest state in Malaysia
KUCHING: Kelab Rekreasi Batu Tiga Kuching is set to host a gala dinner cum awards presentation ceremony for the final round of its singing competition on Friday (Sept 8).The event will take place at the function hall of Chong Hua Primary School No. 3 at 6.30pm, marking the club’s 7th
KUCHING: The Ministry of Cultural and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China was given a run-down on Sarawak’s eco-tourism and as a suitable business events hub in Southeast Asia. Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, the Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister, led a delegation from his ministry
SHAH ALAM: A total of 11,832 farms in the crop subsector have received the myGAP certification from 2003 until last year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM). Its Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, said 326 farms had received the myOrganic certification during the same period. He
KUCHING: Hope Place marks its 10th year with the “Colors of Hope” workshop, held last weekend. Hope Place’s president Chong Hai Eng thanked donors, volunteers, and supporters. “Celebrating ten years, we’re grateful for the big changes we’ve made together. Our goal? Making a difference that lasts,” she said in a
OUT of the over 700 songs performed and recorded by Elvis Aaron Presley (1935-1977), one song stands out despite not being one of his top hits. The song Unchained Melody is not his original song as it was recorded and pioneered by The Righteous Brothers. The lyrics go as follows:
KUCHING: A proposal has been made to the Sarawak government to merge commercial finance with Wakaf Finance, also known as ‘Social Finance’, to establish a Digital Wakaf Bank in Malaysia. QMIS Richwood Blacktech Sdn Bhd chairman Dr Mazlan Ahmad said the idea behind the Digital Wakaf Bank is aimed to
PADAWAN: The state government has approved an allocation of RM200,000 under the Rural Transformation Project (RTP) for the completion of the St Gregory’s Chapel project at Kampung Emperoh Giam, here. Transport Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said the fund is divided into two parts where RM100,000 will be given
KUCHING: The Sarawak pavilion at the ongoing China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) 2023 in Beijing is a hit among visitors. It is attracting overwhelming response, drawing visitors in with its unique offerings spanning investment opportunities, culture, tourism, food, and beverages, as well as educational and other services
