KUCHING: The Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Batu Lintang, the tallest temple in Borneo valued at approximately RM3.67 million, is expected to be completed by July this year. Shankar R. P. Asnani, the President of the Kuching Mariamman Sri Maha Association, stated that the project, which began in November 2019,
KUCHING: The Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Matang, near here, is gearing up for the Thaipusam celebration with meticulous preparations and enthusiastic participation from the Hindu community. Temple chairman and vice president of the Hindu Temple Association Kuching, Vaithilingam Palanisami, is happy with the smooth progress of preparations. He said
KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (PMC) has stepped in to address the growing waste management crisis at MJC Batu Kawah Commercial Centre’s bin centres. PMC chairman Tan Kai said he was concerned about the failure of Management Committee (MC) and Joint Management Body (JMB) to effectively tackle the issue of
KUCHING: Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has encouraged the motorcycle community to inquire about funding for motorcycle events. Abdul Karim highlighted the ministry’s readiness to support such initiatives. “We have substantial resources, amounting to millions, dedicated to organising events. We have successfully conducted
KUCHING: Every commencement leads to an eventual conclusion, irrespective of the position’s significance. Senior Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) leader Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said words to this effect following speculation that a new Head of State will be appointed soon in Sarawak. “In my view, every undertaking has
BINTULU: A director of a local business who was duped by an elaborate online scam ended up losing RM120,000 in the process. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Manch Ata said that the victim who is in his early 60s received a WhatsApp message in early January from an unknown individual at
KUCHING: The lifeless body of a 58-year-old man who had gone missing was discovered near Kung Phin Villa today (Jan 20). The State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said it received a call from the Kota Sentosa Police Station at 8.40am regarding the incident, following information from the victim’s wife,
BAU: Siniawan has set a remarkable record with the unveiling of the longest hanging dragon lantern decoration in Sarawak, stretching an impressive 298 feet. Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh said the achievement is likely unparalleled in Kuching, as no other town or city has showcased a dragon head of such length.
SARATOK: An elderly man reported missing in Kampung Beladin since January 16 was found dead yesterday (Jan 19). Saratok Fire and Rescue Department chief Putra Ila said the 69-year-old victim was discovered on Tanjung Maludam beach around 10:50am by a fisherman. He noted that half of the victim’s body was
SERIAN: The body of a missing person, Domenick David, who left his residence in Kampung Lanchang to visit a durian orchard, was discovered in a bamboo thicket by the riverbank. A report from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) stated that they received a call at 6.29pm on Thursday (Jan
