KUCHING: Shallow rivers are among the contributors to flash floods which often occur in several areas in the state. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said, several rivers in Sarawak are experiencing critical shallow riverbed problems, especially in the interior of the state. According to Uggah, the river bed
MIRI: Compounds totalling RM500 were issued to 14 business operators by Miri City Council during an operation for illegally displaying their goods, chairs and tables at the five-foot way and parking lots. Miri City Council in a statement said, the compounds were issued yesterday morning during an operation to deal
KUCHING: The Tutu Run & High Heel Dash Run Charity aims to raise awareness about cervical cancer through a fun-filled healthy run. Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the run which will be held on May 14 at Saradise Edge, will be a
KUCHING: The Public Works Department (PWD) will have to be on standby mode to repair damaged roads due to flooding, following a directive from Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. Uggah said committees and agencies involved, namely the District Disaster Management Committee and Divisional Disaster Management Committee, were instructed
KUCHING: Twenty youths took part in a gamified career development training to enhance their work related skills here yesterday. Organised by AZAM Sarawak, the half-day workshop was conducted using a highly competitive simulation board game that focused on guiding the participants in identifying critical career advancement skills, developing positive attitudes
IPOH: Perak FC head coach Datuk Lim Teong Kim praised the sharpness displayed by his team’s front line to ensure that Perak FC managed to get their maiden victory in this season’s Super League when they beat Kuching City FC 2-0 at the Perak Stadium here last night. He said
TANJONG MANIS: The Sarawak government has approved allocations under the Village Expansion Scheme and Resettlement Scheme (SPS) for residents outside Tanjong Manis to settle down in the area. The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) in a news report quoted Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len
BY LILIANA SHERYN KUCHING: Crocheting is a fun hobby that allows people to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind and practical items. There are so many benefits of crocheting, where one finds happiness in doing it, while for some it is part of relaxation or a form of therapy. For siblings Mei Ping,
KUCHING: It is crucial that the Ministry of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development and the relevant departments under it must demonstrate preparedness, dedication, and timely action during disasters. The departments include the Sarawak Social Welfare Department and Sarawak Women and Family Department. Sarawak Deputy Secretary (Administration) Datuk Buckland
BARAM: Kampung Long Laput has been selected as the third village in Miri Division to be adopted for the Program Kampung Angkat Pergigian (PKAP). Political secretary to the Premier Charles Balan Seling, in his speech, said that the PKAP programme should be extended to other villages in the Telang Usan
