Sunday, 22 March 2026

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

Circulation of S’wak local dailies slowly increasing

  KUCHING: The decision by Kuala-Lumpur based English dailies to cease having their physical copies circulated in Sarawak last year, has allowed local newspapers such as the New Sarawak Tribune, to fill the vacuum thus increasing sales volume. According to New Sarawak Tribune general manager, Lim Hong Min, as Sarawak’s

Concrete walkway replaces old, dilapidated wooden one

KABONG: A 100m long concrete walkway costing some RM150,000 has been completed at Kpg Hilir Laut here, replacing the old and worn out wooden walkway. Kabong Assemblyman Mohd Chee Kadir informed that the upgrading works on the walkway began last December and was completed in early February this year. “The

Limkokwing closes London Fashion Week

LONDON: In celebration of yet another successful London Fashion Week show, student designers from Limkokwing bowed out on Sunday, February 18, with a full-on romantic fashion spectacle. The journey towards the showcase was challenging as the team comprising of student and alumni from the Faculty of Fashion and Lifestyle Creativity

Voluntary cleaning up of SJK EK Hua

MUKAH: SJK Ek Hua, Kampung Penakub Ulu here carried out a general cleaning of the school compound on Tuesday morning. This Chinese medium primary school, which is about 10 minutes’ drive from the town centre, was one of those schools affected by the recent flood that hit many parts of

Aerodance programme at Sarawak State Library anyone?

KUCHING: Sarawak State Library is urging fitness enthusiasts and dancers to join its ‘Aerodance’ programme in conjunction with ‘Night at the Library’ programme on 24 February (Saturday) from 7:00pm until 10:00pm at Frontview, Pustaka. This programme is organised by Sarawak State Library in collaboration with the US Embassy, Kuala Lumpur.

Free ‘Spiderman Homecoming’ movie by S’wak State Library

KUCHING: Sarawak State Library in collaboration with US Embassy, Kuala Lumpur is organising ‘Spiderman Homecoming’ free movie screening for members of the public in conjunction with the ‘Night at the Library’ programme on 24th February (Saturday) from 7:00pm until 10:00pm at the library’s auditorium, a press release stated yesterday.  This

73 cases recorded in 2017 by KPDNKK Mukah

MUKAH:  Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperative and Consume-rism Mukah Branch Office (KPDNKK Mukah) recorded 73 various cases for the year 2017. According to its Branch Head Moses Baok, it  resulted in the confiscation of items valued at RM35,039.96 and the imposing of compound of RM37,650 on various offences. “From January

Open invitation to partake in SKJS Dalat 2018

MUKAH: The members of public have been invited to participate in a programme called Satu Komuniti Satu JPJ (One Community One JPJ-Land Transport Department) or  SKSJ  Dalat 2018. It is open to those aged 21 and above, and meant for those with no driving licence, not blacklisted and it would

Army lends a hand

SELANGAU: A total of 40 military personnel from the Ninth Brigade (9 Bgd) have participated in the ‘Program Jiwa Murni (PJM) Pasca Banjir’ at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kuala Pelugau here yesterday. In a press statement issued yesterday, the army unit revealed that the programme was also participated by five teachers

Abg Jo attends UAC Sibu CNY gathering

SIBU: United People’s Party (UPP) president Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh has reiterated his party’s readiness to work together with Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP). Wong stated this during the Chinese New Year gathering organised by United Chinese Association (UCA) Sibu held at Kingwood Hotel here on Monday night.  Chief