KUCHING: The Mayor of Kuching South City Council (MBKS), Datuk Wee Hong Seng has called on the public to recycle their used cooking oil by selling it rather than disposing of it. This call to action comes in conjunction with the MBKS Waste Bank Programme, an initiative that not only
KUCHING: The provision of free anti-rabies mass vaccination, dog licensing and microchip implants will continue in an effort to curb the spread of rabies in areas under the Kuching South City Council (MBKS). Its Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng affirmed the council’s commitment, stating that last year, they had allocated
KUCHING: The local community is being called upon to assist those affected by a devastating fire at a car workshop in Mile 4 1/2, Jalan Datuk Bandar Mustapha, which resulted in the tragic deaths of two elderly individuals this morning (Mar 2). Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee
KUCHING: The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) dividends for 2023 will be ‘quite moderate’, given the current global economic situation, a senior lecturer said. Dr Dzul Hadzwan Husaini of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s Faculty of Economics and Business said external factors such as geopolitical tensions and the lingering impact of the Covid-19
KUCHING: Sarawak has recorded exports worth RM3.59 billion to Brunei Darussalam last year, marking a significant 23.8 per cent increase in trade value from the previous year. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the trade value between Sarawak and Brunei Darussalam reached RM3.76 billion in 2023 compared
MIRI: The Miri City Council (MCC) is committed to achieving Miri’s vision to be an internationally renowned Green, Smart, and Liveable City. Deputy mayor Ariffin Mohammad said in moving towards this goal, the council is focusing on strengthening external relations to promote the city abroad. “For example, MCC has signed
KUCHING: Hotels across Sarawak are preparing to adjust their room rates in light of the impending revision of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) to 8 per cent and external factors. Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Sarawak Chapter chairman John Teo said the increase in SST would primarily impact hotel
KUCHING: The role of women within the machinery of the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) was acknowledged by the late former Governor Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud in advocating for rights for the welfare of the community. Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah
KUCHING: Over 160 staff from the Department of Environment (DOE) are slated to transition to the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) this August. Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said this move comes in the wake of the state government’s success in reclaiming
KUCHING: The late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud played a pivotal role in transforming the fishing village in Demak Laut into an industrial area. Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni attributed this to his service and devotion to developing the area. “One of