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
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
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
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
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
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
KUCHING: Marylyn Velarie Bolovin has been crowned this year’s winner of the Kadazan Dusun Cultural Association (KDCA) Sarawak’s Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan (beauty pageant). Standing at 169cm tall, the 21-year-old beat seven other finalists and brought home a cash prize of RM1,000, a trophy, a certificate, and other goodies during the
KUCHING: Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan has encouraged cultural exchange between the indigenous groups of Bornean states, with a special focus on their unique traditions and dances. He said the indigenous groups from Sarawak and Sabah have a rich culture and that one
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
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
