Saturday, 27 December 2025

Author: Natasha Jee

Phase One of LPB project to complete soon

KUCHING: The implementation of Phase One of the Sarawak Pan Borneo Expressway (LPB) Project from Telok Melano to Miri is expected to be fully completed by the third quarter of this year. Public Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said that the progress for the project along 786 kilometres

Various activities lined up from April to Nov

KUCHING: A series of impactful programmes will be organised by Lodge Group of Schools in conjunction with its 70th anniversary celebration. Lodge Group of Schools director Su Hiong Hi said the activities will be held between April and November this year. “The activities that are set to take place are

Lodge celebrates platinum jubilee

KUCHING: Lodge Group of Schools, which was established 70 years ago, has grown, evolved and become one of the most respected schools in Sarawak. Lodge School Association chairman Allister Hilton Smith said the school was founded in 1953 by a group of passionate educators to serve the educational needs of

Hotel invites less fortunate families to break fast

KUCHING: It was a memorable evening for 30 underprivileged individuals when they were treated to a sumptuous Ramadan buffet at Imperial Garden Restaurant, Imperial Hotel here. The fast-breaking occasion last night (Mar 27) was part of the hotel’s yearly corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme and to spread Ramadan joy to

8,000 expected at Sukma; plans begin in earnest

KUCHING: Over 8,000 athletes and officials are expected to converge at the Malaysian Games (Sukma) to be held in Sarawak next year. Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said the state was therefore making the necessary preparations. “We are targeting Sukma to be held

Rentap hoping for S’wak to host large-scale concerts

KUCHING: Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu hopes to see Sarawak organising large-scale concerts at its State Stadium here. The Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development said the stadium must not only be able to cater for sports events but also for concerts as well. “As we are preparing for

First Indian cooperative set up in Sarawak

KUCHING: A Wawasan India Kuching Berhad Cooperative (Koperasi Wawasan India Kuching Berhad) has been established in an effort to boost the socio-economic status of the Indian community in Sarawak. The cooperative, registered on Nov 10 last year, is the first Indian community-owned cooperative set up in the state. Deputy Minister

Senator to take up Indian issues with Putrajaya

KUCHING: Issues facing the Indian community in Sarawak will be given due attention, said Senator Saraswathy Kandasami. She said, among others, she had learnt of matters concerning education and residency status from Indian association leaders during her official work visit here on Saturday (Mar 25). “As far as the Indian

Premier breaks fast with Gedong folk

KUCHING: Mosques and suraus in the Gedong state constituency have received donations in the form of cash from Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Abang Johari, who is also the Gedong assemblyman, presented the donations to 10 suraus and two mosques during a break-of-fast occasion at the

Bidayuh called on to assist in growth of Greater Kuching

KUCHING: The Bidayuh community, especially the youth, has been called to come forward to contribute to the development of the Greater Kuching area. Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development (MEITD) Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said, among others, members of the Bidayuh Graduates Association (BGA) can provide new and innovative