Author: Faruqi Jeniri

Car driver slightly injured in mishap

KUCHING: The driver of a car sustained minor injuries after he lost control of the vehicle on Thursday night. The young driver was heading towards Kuching direction at Penrissen Road Mile 9 when he lost control of his car at about 8 pm. It was raining at the time of

BBP personnel rescue trapped cat

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The local Fire and Rescue Services Department (BBP Kota Samarahan) on Thursday received a distressed call about an incident at 08:30:00 hours. It was stated the incident was about a cat in a situation of being trapped (unable to be removed) at one of the residence in Taman

Ulu Baram longhouse fire leaves 133 homeless

MARUDI: Marudi Control Room on Thursday received information about a fire incident at 11:30:00 hours when Officer-in-Charge of Station reported that he heard an amateur radio broadcast. It was stated that a longhouse in Ulu Baram, Marudi was on fire. The Marudi Fire and Sevices Department (BBP Marudi) rushed five

Astronaut helps create interest in science

MUKAH: Many students and pupils here were excited to meet national astronaut, Major Dr. Faiz Khaleed during the “Galaxy of Dreams” Programme held at Dewan Suarah Mesra here yesterday. Dr. Faiz was here at the invitation of the Mukah District Education Department, organiser of the programme. One of the aims

Neurocognitive Science Workshop and Symposium: A first in Sarawak

KUCHING: Faculty of Cognitive Sciences and Human Development, in collaboration with Sarawak Convention Bureau and Sarawak Neurofeedback Association, will be holding a workshop on April 6 and 7 at Merdeka Palace Hotel and Suites. The symposium is an opportunity to discuss the potential of cognitive neuroscience in today’s world. The

S’wak development master plan in the works: Najib

  MARUDI: The federal government has a master plan for the continued development of Sarawak due to the vast potential for development in the state, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. The Prime Minister said the master plan could be realised because he had a good relationship with Chief Minister,

Land, roads for Bakun Dam’s resettled residents

BELAGA: The government has approved RM76 million to provide 1.21 hectares (three acres) of land to each of the residents involved in the resettlement programme as a result of the development of the Bakun Dam Hydro-Electric Power Station, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. The Prime Minister said the government

29 teams to take part in Baleh-Kapit Raft Safari

KAPIT: Some 29 teams have confirmed participation in this year’s Baleh-Kapit Raft Safari competition, to be held on April 7 and 8. The five main categories for the two-day competition are Men’s Bamboo Open, Men’s Bamboo Closed (Inter Department), Women’s Bamboo Open,  Free Style and the Paddle Boat category that

Charity Ride for Adik Fifi attracts 210 cyclists

KUCHING:   210 cyclists including 20 from Brunei will be participating in Mukah Jamboree Funride 2018 – Charity Ride for Adik Fifi to be held in Mukah and Dalat on 22 April, said a press statement yesterday. Organised by Mukah Bicycle Club and also supported by Ministry of Youth and Sports

‘Boll-Art’ brings colour to the Kuching Waterfront

KUCHING: The Kuching Waterfront welcomed a burst of colour recently when the recently installed safety bollards were adorned with brightly coloured works of art. Following the installation of 43 safety bollards to enhance safety, the Kuching Waterfront Management commissioned UNIMAS’ Faculty of Applied and Creative Arts to create another iconic