Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Author: Natasha Jee

New health clinic to see patients early next year

KUCHING: The construction of the Type 3 Health Clinic in Serian which is expected to be completed by end of the year will be operational in the first quarter of next year. Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the latest progress of the construction of the health facility is

Norleha Shariff appointed as new Kuching Resident

KUCHING: As of Tuesday (Aug 1), Norleha Shariff has assumed the position of Resident of Kuching. She succeeds Fathi Hambali, who has been transferred to the Administrative Unit of the Sarawak Premier’s Department. The official handing over of duties took place at the Kuching Resident’s Office, where Fathi officially handed

RM245.7 million for drainage and flood projects

KUCHING: The Batu Kawa constituency has received a total of RM84.7 million for 130 drainage system upgrade projects from 2016 to 2022. Deputy Premier and Batu Kawa assemblyman Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said that this funding does not include the RM140 million flood mitigation projects for the Batu

Borneo VCE to focus on full product line

KUCHING: Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has opened a new dealership in the city to better serve its Malaysian customers. Known as the Borneo VCE dealership, it is a sub-dealer of Volvo CE Malaysia, and acts as an independent dealership covering East Malaysia. It will focus on the sales and

Museum Day crucial for interest in treasures and heritage

KUCHING: The national-level International Museum Day celebration plays a crucial role in fostering community interest in preserving the country’s treasures and heritage. In stating this, Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said apart from that, the event is also important to raise

Borneo Cultures Museum draws 760,000 visitors so far

KUCHING: The Borneo Cultures Museum (BCM) has received more than 760,000 visitors since its opening last year. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts (MTCP) Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the latest figure was recorded until July 29. “We can see that in Sarawak, the interest towards

Premier unveils RM160 million riverfront beautification project

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is committed to an extensive upgrade and beautification project along the city’s riverfront, from Kuching Waterfront up to the Satok area this year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced the project would cost RM160 million, with an initial allocation of RM10 million

Sarawak’s ART takes the name ‘Bulan’ in tribute to historic locomotive era

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has announced that one of the state’s Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) vehicles will be christened ‘Bulan,’ harking back to the era of Sarawak’s locomotives. In the past, these steam engines, such as ‘Bulan,’ ‘Bintang’ and Jean, were powered by coal.