BY NATASHA JEE & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: Gabungan Party Sarawak (GPS) has confirmed it would help the Unity Government in the six state elections in Peninsular Malaysia. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, however, said GPS would hold a meeting to discuss the matter among GPS component
The number of reported dengue fever cases during Epidemiological Week 26 has decreased by 9.5 percent, equivalent to 246 cases. This brings the total down to 2,336 cases, compared to the previous week’s 2,582 cases. However, there was one reported death due to dengue fever complications. The cumulative reported cases
The Rahmah Mobile Sales programme will make its debut this weekend on Saturday and Sunday at various selected locations. Residents can look forward to visiting the programme’s mobile sales units, conveniently stationed at venues in Lundu such as the Kampung Senibong Hall, the Kampung Bokah Hall, the Kampung Stungkor Hall,
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a weather alert for the occurrence of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in several states across Malaysia, including Sarawak, until 7pm today (July 14). The affected areas in Sarawak include Kapit (Kapit and Bukit Mabong), Bintulu, and Miri (Subis, Beluru, Miri, and Marudi). The
KUCHING: The International Conference on Digital Applications, Transformation, and Economy (ICDATE) 2023 is happening now at Curtin University Miri, and it will continue until July 16. According to the press release, the conference welcomes distinguished guests, speakers, participants, and industry representatives from around the world. Its main focus is exploring
MURUM: The Batu Tungun blessing ceremony could become an annual tourism event in the future. Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs and Special Duties), Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong, has proposed including the ceremony in the tourism calendar of Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB). The goal is
SUBIS: A landslide caused extensive damage to half of the road in front of the Jalan Chatting longhouse here following heavy rain yesterday evening. The longhouse, which has 199 residents, is sited along the destroyed road. “No casualties were reported during the landslide incident, alleviating concerns about potential harm to
BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: Kuching will host the upcoming Ma’al Hijrah Celebration and the Sarawak 60th Anniversary of Independence Perdana Thanksgiving Ceremony at the state level this year. Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said that the ‘Majlis Doa Akhir Tahun 1444 Hijri and
KUCHING: The new CUCKOO BESPOKE Massage Chair brings together CUCKOO International and OGAWA Malaysia to help Malaysians live healthier lives by bringing wellness into their homes. The chair was launched on Thursday. The two companies recently signed an agreement to create innovative massage chairs that focus on wellness. According to
MIRI: Part of Jalan Bulan Sabit will be closed from July 15 to August 5 to make way for road surface maintenance works. The Miri City Council advised the public to obey safety signs and the flag guard’s instructions to facilitate traffic movement. “Road users are advised to be careful