KUCHING: Excavation works by a third-party contractor damaged two high-voltage underground electrical cables near Green Heights, causing a power outage that affected multiple areas here on July 3. The outage, which occurred at 2.46 pm, disrupted electricity supply to various locations, including parts of BDC, Stampin, Jalan Lapangan Terbang, Stutong,
KUCHING: The Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC) will host a Research and Development (R&D) Webinar at 2pm on July 16. This webinar aims to highlight the progress made by researchers who have obtained R&D permits under the Sarawak Biodiversity Regulations, 2016 while fostering a collaborative environment for the exchange of knowledge
KUCHING: AmanahRaya has solidified its position as the nation’s premier trust institution, having successfully managed estates and trusts worth over RM21 billion since its establishment in 1921. Group Managing Director of Amanah Raya Berhad, Ahmad Feizal Sulaiman Khan, said during this period, more than 1.2 million wills have been registered,
KUCHING: Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (LPKP) Sarawak chairman Michael Kong Feng Nian, together with deputy director Razami Mohamad Jamali, conducted an operational inspection of the 10th BAS.MY Kuching route on Tuesday (July 1) morning, starting from the Open Air Market to SMK Matang Jaya. The Q02M route of BAS.MY Kuching
BAU: A total of RM3,620,444 in Minor Rural Project (MRP) funds has been disbursed to eligible recipients across Sarawak for 2025, with over RM1.009 million distributed on Monday (June 30) alone during a special presentation ceremony. Deputy Minister for Transport and Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep expressed satisfaction
KUCHING: As part of its global 200th anniversary celebration, renowned British footwear brand Clarks has officially opened its second store in the city. The new outlet, located at AEON Kuching, marks the brand’s 26th store in Malaysia, underscoring its commitment to growing its presence in East Malaysia. “We are thrilled
KUCHING: The closing ceremony of the Hero Mathematics Final Competition – Piala Dato Sri Roland Sagah 2025 was held with great success, bringing together 1,448 primary school students from 111 schools across Kuching, Samarahan and Serian. The event was officiated by Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD),
KUCHING: Environmental education is viewed as a crucial factor in shaping a new generation that is more responsible for the planet’s sustainability. According to Datuk Len Talif Salleh, Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration, and Environment of Sarawak, this approach also has the potential to correct wasteful habits and
KUCHING: With an investment of RM13.7 million last year, Sarawak is intensifying its efforts to introduce sustainability education into classrooms through the establishment of Environmental Lovers Clubs (PALS) in schools across the state. Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, said the initiative aims to nurture a young generation
KUCHING: Sarawak is setting its sights on developing a future-ready workforce by targeting the creation of 500,000 skilled workers by the year 2030. Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn, said that human capital development is now a central focus for the state, driven