Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Wednesday, 29 April, 2026

1:10 AM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

MOU delegates attend World Water Congress & Exhibition 2018 in Tokyo

KUCHING: A thirteen-member delegation consisting of Datuk Liwan Lagang, the Assistant Minister for Water Supply; Dato Ir Alice Jawan Empaling, the Ministry of Utilities Permanent Secretary and representatives from the Ministry of Utilities; Jabatan Bekalan Air Luar Bandar, Kuching Water Board, Sibu Water Board and LAKU Management Sdn. Bhd. led

Kuching MP promotes awareness of HFMD to preschoolers

KUCHING : Kuching Member of Parliament, Dr Kevin Yii recently paid a courtesy visit to the “Tadika” classes of SJK(C) Sg Apong and Tabika Perpaduan Ong Tiang Swee  to meet the pupils as well as to further raise awareness of the Hand Food and Mouth Disease outbreak (HFMD) that affected

Sarawak Startup wins big at International Pitch contest

KUCHING: Wangi Lai PLT, a Sarawak-grown IoT startup, came in at second place between two Taiwan-based startups at the recent Selangor International Pitch competition, a press release stated yesterday. The Selangor International Pitch, held at the Malays i a International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), was part of the Selangor

17th Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival photography competition

KUCHING :  A photography competition will be held in conjunction with the 17th Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival hosted by the Federation of Kuching Division Community Associations and organised by the Old Market Community Association. This competition is open to all Malaysian citizens. Photographs can be taken from September 17 to

‘Miring’ ceremony held to ensure well-being of BASE jumpers

SIBU: A ‘Miring’ ceremony was held at the Sibu Town Square Phase I yesterday to ensure the well-being of the BASE jumpers and the smooth running of the event.  “Miring’ ceremonies are usually performed by the Ibans to appease the gods and spirits and receive blessings from them. The tenth

Thumbs up for festivals that promote good inter-racial ties, understanding

KUCHING : Minister in the Chief Minister’s Office (Integrity and Ombudsman), Datuk Talib Zulpilip said festivals such as the 17th Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival should be encouraged to further promote inter-racial good relationships and understanding. Interviewed after he attended the Carpenter Street Intercultural Mooncake Festival on Tuesday night, Zulpilip said

Proposed caged Tilapia breeding in Bakun, Murum

KUCHING: The state government intends to initiate commercial caged breeding of Tilapia fish around the areas of Bakun and Murum hydroelectric dams to increase the source of food in the state, said Assistant Minister for Agriculture Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail. He added that a research was currently being conducted on

Four nabbed for drug offences

KUCHING: Padawan district police, Narcotic Section arrested four suspects said to be dealing in drugs yesterday afternoon at about 1.30pm. Padawan police chief Supt Aidil Bolhassan said acting on information received, the police raided a house at Jalan Kuching/Serian Road and arrested four persons aged between 40 and 58. Police

Drugs: 23-year-old man detained

KUCHING: Padawan district police arrested a 23-year-old man and found seven plastic packs of drugs weighing 5.33 grams in his possession, said DSP Merbin Lisa the deputy Padawan district police chief yesterday. On 16 Sept 2018 a team of police officers from the Padawan District Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division led

DAP Sri Aman lends help to fire victims

KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak came to the aid of fire victims at Rumah Augustine, Kampung Gran Limu, Sri Aman yesterday when DAP Vice Chairman Leon Jimat Donald sent aid in the form of over 40 boxes of mineral water, rice and dry food items. Together with the entourage,