KUCHING: A total of RM2.4 million have been spent for flood relief by Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) and its corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm, Yayasan PETRONAS. The assistance was given in the form of essential item packages, where out of the 10,000 provided, 1,000 packages are allocated for Sarawak, with
KUCHING: The first-ever state level Chinese New Year celebration is expected to draw a crowd of over 5,000 guests, including members of the general public. The celebration will be held on Feb 10 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) from 9 am to 3 pm. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar
KUCHING: As the Year of the Dragon approaches, the traditional practice of giving red ang pows receives a green twist with the Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) urging the Chinese community to embrace e-ang pows. This call to action is part of its Go
KUCHING: Despite flash flood striking Kampung Sinar Budi Baru in Batu Kawah here this morning (Jan 28), a wedding reception in the village continued. Persistent heavy rain from 3 am onwards caused the flood, affecting about 40 houses in the area. Village Development and Security Committees (JKKK) Secretary Mohammad Iskandar
KUCHING: The Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD) has achieved an impressive 89 per cent utilisation of its development expenditure last year. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that the department’s development expenditure is one of the highest among various ministries and departments. “In 2021, PWD Sarawak’s development expenditure
MIRI: Urgent improvements are needed at the Sungai Tujuh Immigration, Customs, Quarantine, and Security Complex (ICQS) in Kuala Baram here to address severe traffic congestion. State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the need for both immediate and long-term strategies to mitigate the issue at the vital national
MIRI: The Miri Field Hospital which is currently at 91 percent completion will be fully completed this March said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin. He said the semi-permanent hospital which was applied and approved through the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), will accommodate 100 beds. “The RM2.5 million
KUCHING: The bravery and sacrifices of the late Major (Rtd) Michael Riman Bugat laid the foundation for the security and freedom that Malaysians enjoy today. Michael Riman, recipient of Malaysia’s second highest gallantry award (PGB), passed away due to a kidney disease on Aug 7, 2023, at the age of
KUCHING: There is no let-up in Sarawak’s all-out war against rabies and other infectious disease. In yet another significant move, the government has recruited another 394 veterans to assist in the Immune Belt Enforcement Team (IBET) in its fight. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said these veterans are
KUCHING: A total of 21 schools in the Santubong constituency are set to benefit from the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) Students’ Breakfast Initiative, gearing up for the impending examinations. Federal Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri stated that the initiative is designed to provide breakfast
