Author: Jacintha Jolene

Mayor warns of suspected rabid dog in Tabuan Desa Indah

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng has urged the public to remain vigilant as a dog displaying aggressive rabies behaviour continues to roam Tabuan Desa Indah. In an announcement posted on his Facebook post recently, Wee said the light brown pedigree dog has bitten and

RM102k allocation to boost digital learning at SK Sacred Heart, Semeba

KUCHING: An allocation of RM102,000 from the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) to SK Sacred Heart, Semeba will be utilised to establish five classrooms equipped with digital technology. Headmistress Magdelene Lilawati noted that this is part of the school’s efforts to enhance progress in the field of education, especially in

Help needed finding Moh’s family

KUCHING: The Sibu Hospital is urgently seeking the family or next of kin of a 65-year-old Chinese male patient, Moh Hion Soon. Moh, a resident of No 62, Taman Permai Barat 1, Sibu, is believed to have been involved in a motorcycle accident. In a statement recently, the hospital said

SK Sacred Heart receives RM102,000 from UNIFOR

KUCHING: The Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) presented a cheque worth RM102,000 to SK Sacred Heart, Semeba. The allocation is for the purchase of classroom furniture, cabinets, ICT equipment (laptops and projectors), upgrades for Bilik Sumber and the Supplementary Food Programme (RMT) hall. Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang

Ibu Pertiwi flagpole earns MBOR recognition as Southeast Asia’s tallest

KUCHING: The beginning of 2024 marks a new chapter for Sarawak as the Ibu Pertiwi pole located at Ibu Pertiwi Square is recognized as the tallest flagpole in Southeast Asia by the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg witnessed the presentation of

‘Dubai Move’ a waste of time: Abang Jo

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has dismissed the ‘Dubai Move’ as a ‘waste of time’, asserting that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) remains uninterested in partaking in any political manoeuvring. Expressing shock at being associated with the ‘Dubai Move’ and the alleged offer of the prime

Redelineation modelled after Westminster system, says Premier

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the redelineation process in the Sarawak is still modelled after the Westminster parliamentary system. He said the ‘one person, one vote’ system will not be implemented in the state. “If the system is being used, then rural areas with

Abang Arabi Abang Aimran assumes leadership as new SFC CEO

KUCHING: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) welcomes Abang Arabi Abang Aimran as its new chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding former CEO Zolkipli Aton. According to a statement released on SFC’s official Facebook page, Abang Arabi expressed gratitude for the opportunity and pledged to fortify and enhance SFC’s foundation, aiming to

TVS launches new logo

KUCHING: State-owned television station, TVS, has officially introduced a new logo as a strategic move forward after three years of its establishment. Its chairman Datuk Norhyati Mohd Ismail said that the decision to change the visual identity is timely and aligns with TVS’s objectives. “One of TVS’s objectives is to

TVS sets sights abroad

KUCHING: The state-owned television station TV Sarawak (TVS) has announced plans for collaborations with both local and international broadcasters from Peninsular Malaysia, Brunei, and Indonesia starting this year (2024). TVS deputy executive chairman and CEO Kushairi Abang revealed ongoing negotiations with Al Hijrah TV and Astro. Further, a memorandum of