KUCHING: Kuching South City Council’s highly anticipated Ramadan Bazaar is making a comeback during the month of Ramadan, slated from March 12 to the end of April. Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said interested vendors can start submitting applications from today (Jan 30) until the deadline set for Feb 13.
BINTULU: A Shiba Inu, a Japanese dog breed, was found in a pitiful state, neglected and covered in its own faeces and urine, here on Saturday. It was rescued by the Street Animal Rescuers Association (SARA) Bintulu but its troubles are far from over. The dog, called Lucky, has since
BAU: The delay in issuing the occupation permit (OP) for Sekolah Kebangsaan Suba Buan was due to technical reasons said Deputy Minister for Transport (Riverine and Marine) Datuk Henry Jinep. He assured that the delay did not stem from political reasons but rather, issues of compliance with local council standards
BAU: Several rural roads in the Bau area are being upgraded to address flooding issues at flood-prone areas while being widened to meet the Public Works Department (PWD) R1 standard. In revealing this, Deputy Minister for Transport (Riverine and Marine) Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said the areas involved are Jalan
KUCHING: The Sarawak Chapter of the Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (Matta) is thrilled to announce the 19th Sarawak Matta Travel Fair from March 8 to 10 at The Hills Kuching. Endorsed by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture Malaysia, and supported by the Malaysian Aviation Group
KUCHING: The Sarawak Immigration Department launched an operation codenamed ‘Ops Gegar’, resulting in the detention of 15 foreign women at an entertainment centre here on Jan 24. After weeks of investigation and observation, a total of 31 individuals of various nationalities were scrutinised at the premises from 8.40 pm to
TEBEDU: A group of 64 Indonesian citizens, including 21 women, who were formerly held at the Immigration Depot in Semuja, Serian, have successfully completed their detention and sentences. According to the Sarawak Immigration Department, on Jan 25, a bus and a truck facilitated the transfer operation to ICQS Tebedu and
LUNDU: The Malaysian army (TDM) operating under the First Malaysian Infantry Division (1 Div), thwarted smuggling activities at the GABMA Kandaei Post Sector here on Jan 25. Reports indicate that at 10 pm, a team of on-duty members received information from local residents on a suspicious truck heading towards the
KUCHING: The Sarawak State Health Department has reported three human fatalities attributed to rabies this year. Department director Dr. Ooi Choo Huck disclosed that these tragic incidents occurred on Jan 9, Jan 12, and Jan 20. “The cumulative tally of reported rabies cases among humans in Sarawak, since the outbreak
KUCHING: The annual Thaipusam celebration unfolds as a testament to the rich tapestry of multiculturalism that defines Malaysia and intrigues those who have never experienced the celebration. With its roots deeply embedded in the Tamil Hindu community, Thaipusam has become a colourful and profound cultural spectacle in Sarawak, drawing devotees
