Wednesday, 1 April 2026

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

Woman driver hurt in collision

KUCHING: A woman sustained injuries to her legs after she lost control of the car she was driving and collided with another car before ramming a tree. The woman and her fiancée were on their way to work when the accident happened at Jalan Bako at 8am yesterday. The woman’s

14 Jelajah Perkasa members conquer Mount Tiang Laju

SRI AMAN: A total of 14 members of Kelab Jelajah Perkasa Sri Aman successfully conquered the peak of the Mount Tiang Laju in a two-day expedition activity. “The main purpose of the expedition was to promote the uniqueness of the Mount Tiang Laju area to outsiders and to benefit the

Increase in visitors to National parks noted

National Parks continue to be the most preferred destinations for eco tourists both domestic and foreign because of their diverse biodiversity, beautiful and unique landscape and wildlife varieties. Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister, Datuk Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said as of September, 2017, National Parks recorded 462,361

Mong requests for village extension project for Melugu

Bukit Begunan Assemblyman Datuk Mong Dagang requested the government to consider a village extension project for Melugu Land Development Scheme. According to him, the Melugu Land Development Scheme was set up in the early 1960s as a rubber planting scheme. He said the settlement comprised about 300 households. “Over the

‘Sarawak Pay’ launched

KUCHING: The Sarawak Pay, a cashless mobile payment solution implemented by the Sarawak Government to empower Sarawak’s Digital Economy agenda was launched yesterday by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Johari Tun Openg at the State Legislative Assembly hall here. The solution enables payment by way of electronic wallet (e-Wallet),

Boulevard organises Fit Run 2017

KUCHING: Boulevard Shopping Mall Kuching and Boulevard Hypermarket Kuching together with City Jogger’s Club will hold the first Boulevard Fit Run 2017 on November 19, at Boulevard Shopping Mall’s outdoor avenue. This event is sponsored by Procter & Gamble (P&G) and its sole distributor for East Malaysia, Kim Teck Cheong

Church driveway needs urgent repair

SERIAN:: The driveway in front of St Theresa Catholic Church here is urgently in need of repair as the retaining wall is likely to collapse anytime. Chairman of DAP Ser ian, Edward Luwat said there are cracks in the driveway and the ground is also uneven. He added that soil

Johari given honour to launch Jabu’s biography

KUCHING: Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu Numpang is a proven test of dedication and loyalty, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Johari Bin Tun Openg said. The Chief Minister said he and other leaders like Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas had learned a lot from the

Mong requests for SK Bakong to be relocated

KUCHING: Bukit Begunan assemblyman Datuk Mong Dagang welcomed the proposal made by the State Education Minister to construct a new school in every state constituency. “In this respect, I would like to propose to the ministry to implement the proposed plan to relocate SK Bakong. “The government has acquired and

Tok Nan remembered for his people-centric policies

KUCHING: Even after his demise 10 months ago, the late Pehin Sri Adenan Satem or “Tok Nan” as he was fondly known to Sarawakians, is still being remembered for his many people-centric policies during his tenure as Chief Minister of Sarawak. Such a feeling was obvious among the State Assemblymen,