Sunday, 22 March 2026

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

JKKK waiting for DBKU’s approval

KUCHING: The request from the Village Development and Security Committee of Gersik, Boyan and Sourabaya for the provision of parking spaces around the village’s commercial area is awaiting approval from the Kuching North City Commission (DBKU). Deputy Minister of Telecommuncation and Utility, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi revealed that the

Latest tourist attraction in city

KUCHING: The Permaidani Kampung Boyan, Gersik and Sourabaya (BGS) Business Square is set to become a new tourist attraction. Sarawak Deputy Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications, Datuk Dr. Abdul Rahman Junaidi, stated that these two food courts would undoubtedly boost the tourism industry in the city of Kuching. “With landmarks

Pathway next to Dataran Ibu Pertiwi temporarily closed

KUCHING: The pedestrian pathway under Darul Hana Bridge, next to Dataran Ibu Pertiwi, is temporarily closed to the public. Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) mayor Hilmy Othman said the closure was to protect the electrical and mechanical equipment of the musical fountain. “If there is a need to reopen the

Overflowing waste centres raise alarm

KUCHING: The MJC commercial centre community is grappling with a severe sanitation crisis as rubbish collection centres in the area deteriorate alarmingly. Michael Kong Feng Nian, Special Assistant to Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen said that despite multiple complaints to the management body and the Padawan Municipal Council (PMC), no

Daily Kuching-Jakarta flights from Feb 8

KUCHING: Starting from February 8, AirAsia will expand the number of flights between Jakarta and Kuching from three times a week to daily. According to Minister of Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, AirAsia seats are available for booking now for immediate travel from as low as Rp689.000 all-in for

Nearly all children enrolled in preschool

KUCHING: Sarawak has achieved a 98.71 per cent enrollment rate for Year 1 children in Preschool or Kindergarten for the 2023/2024 session, surpassing the national level of 88.81 per cent. Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development (KPWK) Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah outlined the state’s commitment to setting an ambitious

Sharing Umrah experiences

KUCHING: A pilgrim’s gratitude becomes the focal point, manifesting a profound appreciation for the unique opportunity to engage in the sacred pilgrimage not once, but two or three times a year. The narrative is a shared sentiment among pilgrims who acknowledge the modesty of their experiences while recognising the rarity

Tengku Hassanal begins five-day visit

KUCHING: Regent of Pahang Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Ibni Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah commenced his five-day visit to Kuching today (Jan 15). His arrival at Kuching International Airport (KIA) at 2.47 pm was warmly received by Deputy Minister of Energy and Environment, Datuk Dr. Hazland Abang Hipni,

Family left in the cold by luggage delay

KUCHING: Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has come under scrutiny after a family of four complained they were left without their luggage, including warm clothing, following a flight to Shanghai. The episode which unfolded on December 16 saw the family grappling with severe discomfort and mental distress. Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen

Salcra annual dinner celebrates achievements, outstanding contributions

KUCHING: The Sarawak Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority (Salcra) held its annual appreciation dinner at the Bajo Training Centre in Lundu. The event brought together over 200 attendees, including board members, employees, subsidiaries, and officers from the Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Sarawak (M-FICORD), along with representatives