SIBU: A man was arrested after he threatened SESCO’s meter inspection technicians with a deadly weapon earlier this week during a meter replacement exercise. The incident occurred at Jalan Ulu Sungei Merah here when the SESCO team went to the man’s house to replace an electricity meter after tampering activities
KOTA SAMARAHAN: 4,120 graduates yesterday received their scrolls during the 21st convocation ceremony of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) at DeTAR Putra, Unimas here. The graduates comprised 3,676 pre-graduates and 444 post-graduates ; 68 of the post-graduates were PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) holders while 378 were Master’s degree holders. The four-day
KUCHING: The eleven days of carnival held at the Summer Shopping Mall in Kota Samarahan near here finally drew its curtain down, ending various fun-filled activities as well as live performances by TN50 ambassador, Gabriel Fairuz Louis, Maxwell Frankli Saran and DJ Andonrock. The closing ceremony last Sunday morning was
KUCHING: Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, yesterday met with representatives of Purple Lily, a non-governmental organisation committed to inspiring and empowering disadvantaged women and young girls by providing life skills training and financial education. Her Royal Highness arrived at 4.23pm at the Old Court House here before proceeding for
KUCHING: Prince of Wales, Prince Charles visited the biggest orangutan rehabilitation centre, the Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre at Jalan Puncak Borneo, about 30 km from here, yesterday afternoon. Accompanied by Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports, Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, Charles was warmly welcomed by officials of
A new volume of book, based on the compilation of speeches of the Yang di Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud, has been printed and will soon be available to the public at relevant outlets. The book with the title “Smooth Transfer of Power, Sarawak Way” put
SEBUYAU: The state government will find a long term solution for the water woes here. C h i e f Mi n i s t e r , D a t u k Patinggi (Dr) Abang Johari Tun Openg revealed this yesterday after officiating at the ground breaking ceremony of
SYDNEY/BEIJING: Long, snaking lines formed outside Apple Inc stores in Asia early yesterday as fans flocked to buy the new iPhone X, a turnout that contrasts with the more lacklustre launches for the past two iterations of the premium smartphone. Strong initial demand underscores Apple’s upbeat sales forecast for the
KUCHING: Two cars heading to Pending along Jalan Tun Razak collided into each other yesterday. The two car drivers were slightly injured though both cars were badly damaged. The accident occur red at about noon in front of the Kenyalang junction, here.
KUCHING: Kuching Sepak Takraw Association (PSTBK) will hold the Kuching Sepak Takraw President Cup 2017 competition at Dewan Telekom, Jalan Sultan Tengah, here, from Nov 17 to 19. Chairman of tournament, Ziadan Leen said the competition (closed Kuching) is open to all residents or clubs in Kuching Division. According to