KUCHING: The heavy downpour certainly did not dampen the Chinese New Year (CNY) visiting spirit as Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his wife Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang visited more open houses today (Feb 11). Commencing the second day of rainy visits, the Premier
KUCHING: Sarawak’s preparations as the host for the upcoming 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) have reached more than 50 percent. Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said, so far SUKMA’s preparations in sports facilities have reached 60 percent while Sarawak’s athletes are more than 70
KUCHING: The growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sarawak will be boosted with the state government’s increased stake in Affin Bank Bhd. Federation of Chinese Associations of Sarawak president Datuk Richard Wee said the acquisition provides focus for Sarawak companies especially for SMEs which is important to Sarawakians.
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah supports the idea of the state level Chinese New Year open house to be held annually. The state level Chinese New Year open house was held for the first time in Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), and Abdul Karim was full of praise
KUCHING: The state-level Chinese New Year open house brings festive joy to more than 5,000 people from all walks of life to celebrate the first day of the Lunar New Year to usher in the Year of The Dragon. The heavy downpour in the morning did not stop members of
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stressed that Sarawak’s diverse communities must continue to live harmoniously so that the state will continue to prosper. Noting how the Year of the Dragon is said to be a good year filled with prosperity, he expressed hope for Sarawak
KUCHING: Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki has pledged RM50,000 to repair SJK Chung Hua No. 4’s smart school facilities after they were damaged by a thunderstorm recently. “I hope the financial assistance will enable students to study and work hard, and ensure that Sarawak will be an advanced state in
LAWAS: At Long Sukang in the south of Lawas, workers and machines are busy processing and packaging coffee, branded “Linawa Coffee”, inside a newly-built factory. The Linawa coffee production is part of Petronas’ sustainable socio-economic empowerment programme for the Lun Bawang community in the highland. It is being implemented in
KUCHING: A tragic collision between two vehicles claimed the life of a 67-year-old man at Bau-Kuching road, near Kampung Bumbok today (Feb 5). The accident, which occurred around 3.04 pm, involved a lorry and a Perodua Myvi. Firefighters from the Batu Lintang station were dispatched to the scene following an
LAWAS: Three families were left homeless after their house in Kampung Long Tukan Trusan was engulfed by fire last night (Feb 4). Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the 9.33 pm incident as eight people from the three families managed to evacuate to safety. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba)
