Author: Faruqi Jeniri

By TANIA LAM & NATASHA JEE KUCHING: Electric bills go up during the festive seasons because people use a lot of electricity, said Rural Electricity Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. He pointed out that the increased use of electrical appliances and extra lights in their homes would drive

Although they are far away from their families to ensure our nation is secured, this is how members of our armed forces at Serikin Post (Malaysia-Indonesia border at Serikin, Bau who were on duty during Hari Raya Aidilfitri, recently. They are still cheerful in safeguarding the sovereignty and security of

KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Central Women’s chief Cr Kho Teck Wan led 56 SUPP Youth members from various branches here on   Gawai visits to Rumah Ringgit Bayang, Ibol, Undop Sri Aman and Rumah Ayai Jabu, Putat, Sri Aman on June 4 and 5. Many activities were held during

Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and his wife Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang accompanied by their grandchildren entertaining the crowd with songs like Kasih Sayang and Permata Untuk Isteri during their second day of Hari Raya open house at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). Photo: Ghazali

KUCHING: Taiwan Tourism Bureau will be organising a one-day tourism workshop here on June 19. The workshop themed “Taiwan Tourism 2019” is aimed at boosting the bureau’s Malaysia market. Between 25 and 30 members of the Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (Matta) Sarawak Chapter who specialise in Asia outbound

By Tania Lam KUCHING: There has been an increase in the number of road accidents and people getting lost in the jungle since the Gawai celebration. State Fire and Rescue Department (JPBM) director Khirudin Drahman said those who ventured too far into the jungle tended to panic, which did not

MUKAH: A sago factory worker here would not be able to celebrate Hari Raya as he was found dead on Monday. According to District Police chief (KPD) DSP Jimmy Panyau, a call was made by Nitsei Sago Industries Sdn Bhd supervisor, Jubli Idli, on June 3 at about 8am. “The

By Tania Lam KUCHING: Works Minister Baru Bian has urged Malaysians to visit not only their close friends but also their neighbours and new acquaintances during this year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri. In his Hari Raya message yesterday, the minister pointed out, “The spirit of visiting will not only help us