KUCHING: Sarawak can expect an influx of tourists from China this year, said Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Sebastian Ting. He said the increase is expected due to the 30 day visa-free entry to Malaysia. “I think we (tourism industry) will do well especially now
BINTULU: The Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) has given assurance that it will not backstab any component party in Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). In stating this, PDP’s president, Tiong King Sing said that the leaders in PDP had pledged their support to Sarawak under the leadership of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has expressed his vision for Betong town to lead the nation in cleanliness while fostering economic growth through strategic initiatives. He said that Betong is poised to be a more progressive, prosperous division in the years ahead through the Post Covid-19 Development
KUCHING: Small businesses and traders intending to sell food and beverages outside their homes or by the roadside must adhere to guidelines from the Ministry of Health and traffic laws. Deputy Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi addressed concerns raised by small businesses and traders regarding the
KUCHING: The district police here have arrested four individuals for theft and burglary in Kampung Bako recently. Kuching Police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said that the arrests were made on Friday by a team led by Inspector Roshandi Sahari from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The suspects, three men and
KUCHING: The Malaysian Armed Forces’ ‘Op Murni’ has proven to be beneficial to flood affected areas in Matang, Bau and Taman Malihah, extending crucial assistance to residents grappling with the aftermath of heavy rainfall. In a statement, the Malaysian Army revealed that troops and resources from the 11th Battalion of
BINTULU: A 40-year-old Filipino woman and a 12-year-old boy with disabilities lost their lives in a double-storey house fire in Fortune Park, Lorong Kuini here this morning (Feb 17). The State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) in a statement said the victims, identified as Marites and the young boy, were
BAU: The flood situation in Kampung Segong has shown significant improvement, leading to the closure of its temporary evacuation centre and the return of evacuees to their homes. A report from the Sarawak Civil Defence Force (APM) stated that two families who were staying at the evacuation centre have been
KUCHING: A total of three temporary flood evacuation centres have been identified to house flood victims in Kampung Sinar Budi, Desa Wira Lorong Si and Kampung Segong, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. Uggah, who is also the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman, said one temporary flood
KUCHING: The water level of Sungai Sarawak at Malihah area has breached the danger level, reaching 7.42 metres as of 5.23 pm today (Feb 16). The Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) issued the warning on its Public InfoBanjir website. Earlier this morning, Taman Desa Wira, Batu Kawa, reached its