Wednesday, 31 December 2025

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

SACOFA dispels myths and misconceptions about telco towers

KUCHING: SACOFA always prioritises safety whenever a telecommunication tower is erected at any location in the state. There are many misconceptions on the adverse effects of telecommunication towers by both the community and even elected representatives. “The most common misconception are the harmful radiation emitted from the towers, increased risk

72 JKKKs in Kabong receive MRP grants

KABONG: Seventy-two Village Development and Security Committees (JKKKs) in Kabong state constituency received Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants totalling RM72,000 from their elected representative, Mohd Chee Kadir. Each JKKK received MRP grant of RM1,000 from Chee yesterday during his visit to four longhouses in the constituency. The grants were presented

Kuching Teochew Association to host national conference from 15-17 Aug

KUCHING: Kuching Teochew Association will be hosting the National Teochew Conference, called the 78th National Delegates Conference, from 15 -17 August at Pullman Hotel here. It will be the fifth time that the association is hosting the conference. The conference and the 83rd Anniversary of the Federated Teochew Associations of

1000 Ibans attend dinner in Miri

MIRI: About 1000 Ibans from throughout the state recently attended the Gala Ngepan Iban 2017 dinner held at a local hotel here. Guest of honour at the dinner was Samalaju State Assemblyman, Majang Renggi. The highlight of the dinner was the Kumang and Keling beauty contest. Majang, who is also

Borneo Jazz performers to conduct free music lessons

MIRI: The Borneo Jazz “Outreach Programme,” a free music learning session, is back by popular demand and will be held over the festival weekend at ParkCity Everly Hotel here. The programme, to be held during the Borneo Jazz,  provides aspiring musicians with teaching sessions led by professional performers, some of

Joseph Chung makes Sarawak proud!

KUCHING : The story of amazing achievement and success continues for Joseph Chung, a Form 3 student at Tunku Putra School (TPS), who received further accolades for his Smart E-Cushion with an invitation for a poster presentation to the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) Biennial Conference in New Orleans,

Travellers greatly relieved but also nervous to fly

SIBU: The   resumption of operations at Sibu Airport  at midnight on Sunday brought great relief to travellers. However, there were some passengers who were nervous to fly  after Malaysia Airlines Flight MH2718 skidded upon landing at the airport in heavy downpour on Saturday night.    The Boeing 737-800 aircraft

Girl seeks father to witness wedding

MUKAH: A 19-year-old girl, Nur Sahirra Mohd Omar is looking for her father, Mohd Omar Abdullah to be the witness of her wedding. Nur Sahirra said according to her mother, Katini Kopak, her father was also known as Gumbang Baki before he converted to Islam. She said the last time

Dep’t seeks public help to trace girl’s next-of-kin

KUCHING: The Social Welfare Department (SWD) here is seeking help from the public to track down the biological mother or next-of-kin of a girl who was born prematurely at the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) on 11 February. According to SWD officer, Norhayati Abdul Rahman, the girl’s mother, Rohainiza Musa was

Armed man robs budget hotel

MIRI: An armed man robbed a budget hotel of more than RM4,500 early yesterday. Miri District Deputy Police chief, Supt Stanley Jonathan Ringgit said the incident took place at around 2.50am when the masked man entered the hotel at Jalan Brooke and pointed a machete at the cashier. He said