Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

DBKU holds dialogue with operators of business premises

KUCHING: The Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) has taken the initiative to hold dialogue sessions with 21 business premises that have been found using public places on 11 January. The dialogue was chaired by DBKU councillor, Tuan Haji Ir. Irwan Zulkarnain bin Haji Muhammad Hasbie. The purpose of the dialogue

Ugom needs help with special milk

KUCHING: Hope Place is informed of a cancer patient from out-station, Ugom Marong, 74, who can’t eat normal food and is fed through a tube. Ugom, who is from Kapit division is suffering from nose-cancer and needs help in getting a special milk “ Nutren Optimum” which, regretfully Hope Place

Uncovering a passion for Public Service

KUCHING: How efficient and effective the services provided by the Sarawak Civil Service (SCS) agencies depend on the capabilities of their staff. Leadership and capability building requires a systematic management approach as an integral part of workforce learning and development. Leadership Institute of Sarawak Civil Service (Institute) – a state-owned

Maxis amplifies Internet experience with Hotlink RED

KUCHING: Hotlink is amplifying customers’ Internet experience with the launch of its latest prepaid pack, Hotlink RED. It is a common norm within the prepaid market to offer lots of data quota, but this often comes with many restrictions, especially on speed and usage limits. With Hotlink RED, customers can

26-year-old caught with more than 700 pills

MUKAH: The local police arrested a 26 year old suspect in Mukah Town on Monday afternoon (22 January), which led to the confiscation of 704 pills believed to be Nospen pills. “He was arrested by our men from the Narcotic Crime Investigation Division for behaving suspiciously at the parking lot

Two retired teachers join Hope Place as volunteers

KUCHING: Hope Place was calling for volunteers help at its store, to do some cleaning job through the social media Facebook and WhatsApp. Two ladies responded. When the two reported at Hope Place, its founder Kelvin Wan was surprised to find out these two, namely Mdm Yeo and Mdm Kueh

Outstanding 2017 Cambridge results for Lodge Int’l School

KUCHING: Lodge International School obtained outstanding results for the October/November 2017 Cambridge IGCSE and AS Level exams, said a press statement yesterday. The IGCSE cohort maintained the school’s record of excellence, with 50 per cent A*/A results across the board and close to 30 per cent straight A*/A students, while

iM Sarawak Mobile Community Clinic reaching out to rural areas

KUCHING: 1Malaysia Sarawak Advisory Council member Ir Hj Irwan Zulkarnain Hj Muhammad Hasbie yesterday handed over a brand-new, medically equipped Maxus V80 van to Persatuan Kebajikan Sinar Cahaya Kuching. Also known as the iM Sarawak Mobile Community Clinic, this vehicle has been out-fitted specifically to enable medical practitioners to attend

Anti-cancer body brings cheers to 85 residents

KUCHING: The Kuching Teck Choon Anti-Cancer Association celebrates 85 residents of Toh Puan Hajah Norkiah’s Children’s Home, by distributing food and red packets to residents at Penrissen Road on Sunday. The event was held in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration which would be celebrated on February 16, 2018.

Man arrested for vehicle theft

KUCHING: A man working at the Kuching International Airport was arrested for stealing a vehicle recently. The suspect, aged 26, was arrested at the arrival gate of the airport at 10.45pm last weekend. Seized from the suspect were an iphone and a laptop.