KUCHING: Construction works to transform the existing Kuching South City Council (MBKS) swimming pool into a water fun park is expected to begin next year. Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the project plan has been submitted to the Land and Survey Department and Sarawak Planning Authority (SPA) for approval.
KUCHING: Public parks under the jurisdiction of Kuching South City Council (MBKS) will be given a yearly facelift. Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the decision was taken to allow more recreational activities for the people, thereby creating a healthier community. “When I became the mayor, I promised to touch
KUCHING: The longstanding issue of mobile signal at Rantau Panjang in Batu Kawah will be solved following the installation of a new telecommunication tower in the area. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian in thanking Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) and Borneo Restu Sdn Bhd, said the companies have
KUCHING: Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) is expected to see a five per cent increase in zakat (tithe) collection for the this year compared to the preceding year. Its general manager Datuk Abang Mohd Shibli Abang Mohd Nailie said one of the factors contributing to the increase is collection through employers’
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has expressed uncertainty over what prompted Jamie Bush, who claimed to represent the Sarawak cast in the ‘Rajah’ movie, to make negative comments about the movie. The Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts said based on media reports, Jamie is a
KUCHING: The Department of Drainage and Irrigation (DID) is taking steps to address the impact of climate change in the state. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the department will modify and adapt climate change strategies from Amsterdam and Copenhagen. “Every Sarawakian must learn that climate change
KUCHING: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) today issued a continuous rain alert warning in several divisions that involved Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong (Pusa and Betong). It said these areas in Sarawak are forecasted to experience continuous rain until the next day (March 13). A warning of continuous heavy
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy has reduced carbon emission intensity by 73 per cent from the period of 2010 to 2021. In stating this, Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) Health, Safety, Security and Environment senior vice president Marconi Madai said this is by tapping on predominantly renewable hydropower, indigenous gas, and coal resources
KUCHING: The Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability emphasises the need for everyone to make an effort to address climate change and it requires collective action. Its Deputy Minister Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said climate change is currently impacting weather patterns globally. “In Sarawak, after the Chap Goh Mei celebration,
KUCHING: Several areas in Sarawak are forecasted to experience continuous rain until tomorrow (March 12). The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), when issuing the warning at 9.20am, said that continuous rain is expected to hit Kuching, Serian, and Samarahan. A continuous heavy rain alert is issued when heavy rain is expected
