KUCHING: The State Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA) have registered a total of 399 Bomba Community Units to help in emergencies making Sarawak having the most Bomba voluntary units. According to director of State BOMBA, Nor Hisyam Mohammad, these 399 Bomba volunteer units comprise about 4,000 villagers, residents of housing
KUALA LUMPUR: Pizza Hut Malaysia, the country’s No. 1 pizza chain, recently kicked-off its 35th Anniversary celebrations at its newly refurbished restaurant in Pavilion here with some big announcements as it charts the course for its next 35 years. The event marked Pizza Hut’s 35-year journey of bringing smiles to
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Haji Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said that a special committee will be set up to coordinate assistance programmes for companies or individuals who wish to venture into business. Tengah, who is also the Minister of Industrial and Entrepreneur Development, revealed that the committee would
KUCHING: A man died after his high powered bike collided with a car along Jalan Sebiris in Sematan yesterday. The deceased was identified as Kok Pin Kong, 62. He was said to be following a convoy of big bikers when the accident occurred at a junction at around 1.00pm. As a result
SIBU: A total of 56 landowners whose land was acquired for the expansion of Kemuyang New Township in Sungai Pasai, Sibu received compensation amounting to RM6.814 million. Assistant Minister of Housing and Public Health, Dr Annuar Rapaee said the land acquired for the expansion was 78.454 acres. He expressed his
MUKAH: A local man sustained serious injuries after the motorcycle he was riding crashed into a road divider at KM2 Jalan Mukah-Oya here yesterday. Mukah District Police chief, DSP Jimmy Panyau said the victim was identified as Ahmad Termidzi Mostapa. He said Ahmad was heading to Oya from Mukah when
KUCHING: The State government yesterday approved a piece of land for the extension of the Gurdwara Sahib Temple in Jalan Masjid here. In making the announcement during the Vaisakhi Day celebration at the Gurdwara Sahib Temple yesterday, Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg said the approval was the
KUCHING: State DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen calls on voters in Pujut to use the by-election to reject Barisan Nasional (BN). He said the by-election would be a prelude to the 14th general election, the result of which would determine the fate of the country. “The outcome of the by-election
SIBU: Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Matang Jaya Kuching emerged champion in the state-level sketch competition organised by the State Information Department. SMK Medamit Limbang and SMK Matu Sarikei were second and third respectively. State Information Director Abang Sardon Abang Hashim said appreciation for national principles or ‘Rukun Negara’ among the younger
KUCHING: SACOFA Sdn Bhd, the ICT infrastructure company that has been tasked with delivering the state’s ambitious telecommunications and broadband coverage targets, yesterday launched its community outreach programme for free Wi-Fi services at Perpustakaan Desa, Kampung Telaga Air here. It was part of the ”SACOFA4U” programme. The ceremony was officiated
