Friday, 8 August 2025

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

BN retains Cameron Highlands with 3,238-vote majority

TANAH RATA: Barisan Nasional (BN) retained the Cameron Highlands parliamentary seat after its candidate Ramli Mohd Nor, 61, won in yesterday’s by-election. With his victory, Ramli also became the first Orang Asli to be elected as a Member of Parliament. Ramli, a direct candidate of BN (not from any of

Mixed feelings over proposed curfew

One parent feels educating teens on the dangers of negative activities is the answer BY STEPHEN PUAH KUCHING: More parents are expressing their opinions on the proposed curfew and time limit for young Malaysians to be out of the house without adult supervision. The latest group has mixed feelings about

In our cops we trust

KUCHING: The state capital is among six cities in the country that have a high confidence level in the police. Kuching’s trust level is at 80.9%, the second highest behind Penang’s 81.5%. These are the findings of a survey conducted by Unimas PhD student Datuk John Lau (pic) which was

Dept aims to vaccinate at least 70% of dog population – Updated

KUCHING: The Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak is targeting to have at least 70 percent of the dog population in the state vaccinated this year. This was stated by Veterinary Officer Dr Ainul Riza Abu Seman (pic) during the anti-rabies vaccination programme at the Kenyalang Park Community Association (KPCA) here

A budget that brings hope to rural folks

‘ After thorough analysis and careful consideration, the state has decided to impose five percent sales tax on petroleum products. This will take effect on January 1, 2019.’ The State Budget 2019 proposal adopts six key strategies aimed at generating a higher economic growth as well as achieving a more balance

Rabies Vaccination Programme in Dalat from November 5 to November 7

DALAT: The Rabies Vaccination Programme within the 10-kilometre radius is being held in Dalat District starting from yesterday November 5 and ends tomorrow (Wednesday). According to Mukah Divisional Veterinary Services Head Hasnul Abdullah Buyong, the first location was at Kpg Medong Dalat. “It commences today at 9am until 12noon on

Only 70,000 registered engineers in the country – Dr Sim

KUCHING: The state is still short of numbers when it comes to engineers seeing as chemical engineering is among the jobs that are in demand. This was said by Minister of Local Government and Housing, Datuk Professor Dr Sim Kui Hian, during the launching of the ‘IEM Sarawak Engineer’s Run

UNIMAS Teguh Bersama wins RM2,800 and trophy

KUCHING: UNIMAS Teguh Bersama (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak) captured the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC) Malaysia Trophy in the final of the Kenyalang Boat 20-paddler Male (IPTA/IPTS) category of the Sarawak Regatta Race for Harmony at the Kuching Waterfront Festival 2018 yesterday. The team went home with RM2,800 and

Surprises in store

Abang Jo to table record budget exceeding RM10 billion KUCHING: UNIMAS Teguh Bersama (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak) captured the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC) Malaysia Trophy in the final of the Kenyalang Boat 20-paddler Male (IPTA/IPTS) category of the Sarawak Regatta Race for Harmony at the Kuching Waterfront Festival

PH Sarawak agrees state should preserve immigration autonomy

KUCHING: Pakatan Harapan (PH) leaders from Sarawak are generally in unison with the Chief Minister’s determination to defend and preserve the state’s immigration autonomy. One PH leader is Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen, who maintains that Sarawakians should continue to enjoy autonomy over immigration. “I don’t think any Sarawakian,