KUCHING: A technical committee is formed to finalise the takeover of Bintulu Port from the federal government next year said Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah. “Through this technical committee, all matters will be thoroughly discussed, including the existing Bintulu Port Act of 1981,” he said, adding discussions are still
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng has acted on public complaints to resolve the water shortage during the Qingming Festival at the 8th Mile Hokkien cemetery. The mayor said following a discussion with Kuching Water Board (KWB), water tanks were provided for the event. “This
KUCHING: The annual Youth Communication Camp (YCC) organised by the Kuching Toastmasters Club (KTMC) will be held at Kem Putra Sentosa in Sematan from July 20 to 22 this year. Club president, Wee Pei Chai, disclosed this when he led a delegation to pay a courtesy visit to the event’s
KUCHING: MASwings has scheduled three extra flights for the Kuching-Limbang route in anticipation of greater traffic during the forthcoming Hari Raya holiday season. The airline serving Sabah and Sarawak said these extra flights will mean twice-daily flights on April 8, 9, and 14. Currently, MASwings flies from Kuching to Limbang
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has launched the “Bring Your Own Bottle” (BYOB) campaign in conjunction with World Water Day 2024, as part of the council’s efforts to reduce the usage of single-use plastic bottles. In collaboration with Sar-Alam Indah Sdn Bhd, a wastewater management solutions provider, MBKS aims
KUCHING: As the joyous occasion of Hari Raya Aidilfitri approaches, it’s time for celebrants to embark to shop for exquisite attires that embody the spirit of celebration and togetherness. Whether it’s the vibrant baju kurung, the elegant kebaya, or the stylish baju Melayu, each garment tells a story of culture,
KUCHING: The Amanah Khairat Yayasan Budaya Melayu Sarawak (AKYBMS) is persisting in its implementation of the “Ihya’ Ramadan” programme to alleviate the burdens of needy groups. AKYBMS chief executive officer Datuk Dr Sanib Said said the programme has been ongoing for five years, serving as a commemoration of the holy
KUCHING: The dominance of monopoly and oligopoly market structures has a big bearing on price pressures in the country’s small open economy. Explaining, Dr Dzul Hadzwan Husaini, senior lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Business in Universiti Malaysia Sarawak said Malaysia heavily relies on imported goods for consumption. “Fluctuations
KUCHING: A total of 12,000 ‘Sumbangsih Raya’ packages will be distributed to security and enforcement personnel on duty during the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Four types of food and drinks are being prepared, including beef floss, fruit cake, roasted nuts, and instant coffee and tea, for the personnel to enjoy
KUCHING: The cultural and religious significance of dates during Ramadan, particularly as a staple item for iftar, the meal to break the fast, calls for a close look of market dynamics at India Street, known for its traditional sale of dates in abundance. New Sarawak Tribune delved into the current
