Sunday, 15 March 2026

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

Mukah holds Jalur Gemilang flying campaign

KUCHING: Patriotism is in the air as celebration of National Day on August 31, 2022 gets underway. To show their patriotic spirit, celebrants are encouraged to wave and hoist the nation’s glorious Jalung Gemilang. For that, the Mukah Information Department and the Mukah Parliamentary Service Centre recently held a 2022

A stray baby lizard caught

KUCHING: A baby lizard that barged into the kitchen of a residence in Jalan Bayu near here alarmed the residents. According to Sri Aman District Civil Defence Officer Siti Huzaimah Ibrahim, the resident known as Voon was going to the kitchen when the incident happened. “Residents who were surprised by

Cooking oil weighing 600kg seized in raid

KUCHING: Cooking oil in 1kg packs sold under the Kapten brand weighing 600kg and worth RM1,500 were seized from a house in Jalan Julutong Barat, Sarikei on Wednesday (Aug 10). The raid was conducted by the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) in collaboration with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer

In dire need of new cemetery site

KUCHING: The Muslim cemetery (TPI) in Semariang is on average only able to accommodate burials for another five years. Sarawak State Mosque Welfare Trust (LAKMNS) chief executive officerDatuk Abang Wahap Abang Julai said that most of the TPI here has been used up by 70 per cent. “The cemetery is

Cooperation, transparency vital for village committee

KUCHING: The village management committee is reminded to always be transparent in planning activities and village records. Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said that the main committee’s role is to manage it so that it functions well. “I like to emphasise that every village management needs to cooperate and

Creating public awareness about reducing use of synthetic dyes

KUCHING: The use of natural dyes is very important in the textile industry to make the environment safer, especially for children. In fact, many benefits are obtained by extracting natural colours from plants, fruits or flowers. These types of dyes do not contain harmful chemicals or carcinogenic components. By using

Visit to enhance working ties

KUCHING: In efforts to further enhance working ties, Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri has made a working visit to the Mukah District Police Headquarters (IPD) on Aug 9 (Tuesday). His visit was marked with the inspection of the guard-of-honour and salute at the Mukah District Police Headquarters.

ACCCIS donates to Sebuyau fire victims

KUCHING: Dato Tan Jit Kee, the president of Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS), yesterday led a group to the location of the fire that engulfed Sebuyau town. Last Saturday (Aug 6), 10 shophouses of more than 40 and 50 years old, were razed to the

Unity of the ummah crucial

KUCHING: Muslims in the state have been called upon to remain united to ensure progress of the ummah (community). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that when disunity is not dealt with seriously, it could lead to destruction of the ummah and the country. “If disunity

Patients with eye ailments successfully treated

KUCHING: Sixty cataract and seven pterygium patients from various places here were successfully treated for their ailments. The treatment was held during the 15th Cataract and Pterygium Camp at Betong Hospital from Aug 5-6. The ‘Betong First Sight Programme’ was jointly organised by Lions Club of Kuching Metro, the Health