Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

PBHS: Zero LTI registered in first quarter of 2017

KUCHING: The first quarter of 2017 saw all the 11 work package contracts (WPCs) registered zero loss time injury (LTI) after clocking a total of 1,719,510 man hours for the period. Pan Borneo Highway Sarawak’s (PBHS) Facebook stated that the cumulative man hours without LTI up to 25 March 2017

Man injured in freak road accident

KUCHING: A man sustained injuries after his car skidded on its side and slammed against the perimeter wall of a house at Desa Ilmu in Kota Samarahan on Thursday night. The victim was driving home when his lost control of his car at about 8.00pm. The car was badly damaged.

Sarawak Energy wins Global CSR Award

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes, have made a positive and significant difference for communities affected by its projects. Developed in consultation with these communities, the corporation’s CSR programmes have been accorded the Gold Award at the prestigious 9th Annual Global CSR Summit & Awards in Langkawi recently.

Ramadan Bazaar 2017 stalls at Stutong from 27 May to 24 June

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has designated Stutong Commercial Centre and Stutong Community Market car parks for the setting up of Ramadan stalls for the sales of cooked food, drinks and festive goods from this coming 27 May to 24 June, said a press statement yesterday. Those who are

Chicken wings: JKDM should consult Veterinary Dept prior to disposal

KUCHING: Political secretary to the Chief Minister, Michael Tiang (pic) expressed his deepest regrets and disappointment that the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) chose to dispose of the confiscated chicken wings by simply landfilling the chicken wings underground without consulting the matter with the Veterinary Department and the Health Department

Perbadanan Putrajaya delegates visit MPP

KOTA PADAWAN:   A 30-member delegation from Perbadanan Putrajaya, led by its vice president  Nik Shukri Bin Nik Soh,made a courtesy visit to the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) yesterday. After visiting MPP’s Taman Periuk Kera at Kota Padawan, the delegates visited MPP office where they were received by MPP chairman

TH presents 2016 zakat of RM1.03m to Tabung Baitulmal

KUCHING: Tabung Haji (TH) presented zakat amounting to RM1,030,264.85 for the financial year of 2016 to Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak at Astana Negeri Kuching in Petra Jaya here, yesterday. The zakat was handed over by TH Deputy Chief Executive Officer Dato’ Badlisyah Abdul Ghani to Head of State Tun Pehin Sri

New chicken rice shop opens for business

KUCHING: A new chicken rice shop (Kafe Nasi Ayam Istimewa) at Lot 262, Jalan Chan Chin Ann, off Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, officially opened for business yesterday. Anti-Cancer Association Teck Choon Kuching chairman Then Shui Ted officiated at the opening ceremony. The shop operates from 7.00 am to 5.00 pm

Entangen Café marks first anniversay

KUCHING: Entangen Café, owned by Miss Lianny Bujang,  recently celebrated its first anniversary. The guests-of-honour were Dato Henry Jinep and his wife Datin Christina. Under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, Entangen Café donated cash vouchers to Cheshire Home Kuching which were received on behalf of the Home by Sister

SARM PTA fund-raising run on 20 May

MIRI: Sekolah Agama Rakyat Miri (SARM) Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) will hold a fund-raising run on 20 May at Miri Stadium. SARM headmistress FauziahMokhtar Khan said the run is to raise funds for the repair and maintenance of the school infrastructure. Pupils will receive a donation card each but only their