Sunday, 21 December 2025

Author: Natasha Jee

Dr Sim Covid

Be careful amid rising COVID-19 cases

KUCHING: Sarawakians are being urged to remain vigilant as COVID-19 cases continue to surge. In a video message posted on his Facebook page today, Deputy Premier Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the need for people to take the COVID-19 booster shots, particularly vulnerable groups such as the

Second Trunk Road construction of Batang Sadong Bridge-Sebuyau to start soon

SADONG JAYA: The proposed construction of the Second Trunk Road (STR) project involving the stretch of road from the Batang Sadong Bridge up to Sebuyau is expected to commence soon. Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Aidel Lariwoo said the project has been tendered and is in the process

Two S’wakians make M’sia proud

KUCHING: Do you know that ethnic Sarawakians are among the most beautiful and handsome people in the world? Recently, two ethnic Sarawakians, Shirlyn Sarina Hendry, 29, from Bario was crowned Queen of Universe Tourism 2023 in the Philippines while John Watson Tamin, 31, from Ulu Layar, Betong won the Mr

Planners approve RM20m church expansion project

KUCHING: The Sarawak Planning Authority (SPA) has approved the expansion project of St Mark’s Catholic Church in Batu Kawah here.  “St Mark’s Church has held a jogathon (to raise funds for its expansion project).” said Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian , adding,”this is timely, as the estimated RM20 million five

RM120,000 multi-purpose hall to be ready this year

MIRI: The RM120,000 multi-purpose hall project which will serve as an activity venue for the Miri Association of Persons with Physical Disabilities (POKUFM) is expected to be completed by this year. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting said the project is part of the

Hot and dry spell can cause confusion, disorientation: Dr Sim

KUCHING: Sarawakians have been reminded to take extra care, especially during this hot season which is expected to last until the month of August as the prevailing hot weather can cause several heat-related illnesses. The advice came from Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian who said: “Did you

Premier visits SEDC chief for Raya

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg continued his open house visits on the eighth day of Hari Raya. Abang Johari took the opportunity to visit the Hari Raya open house of Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Abdul Aziz Dato Hussain at

Rainfall anticipated in coming days

KUCHING: While several parts of the country are experiencing heat waves, Sarawak, on the other hand, is expected to see more rainfall this coming week. According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), it is forecasted there will be isolated rain and thunderstorm in some parts of Sarawak. It is going