KUCHING: Eighteen schools in Batu Kawah are receiving grants from the Sarawak government for their daily operations. The first of the 18 schools to receive the grant from Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian was Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Garland. Headmaster Stanley Sagir received the grant today (Jan 13).
KUCHING: The construction of the traffic light intersection at Roundabout 4, one of the projects to convert the five roundabouts along the Kuching-Samarahan Expressway into traffic light intersections, is nearly complete. Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the traffic light system is now being
KUCHING: Many families are looking at getting live bunnies to usher in the Lunar Year of the Water Rabbit which is fast approaching, A rabbit will make a great pet and companion and can bond very well with one’s family if they understand its nature and habits. However, Sarawak Society
KUCHING: Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah fully welcomes the establishment of a special committee to look into issues related to citizenship in the country. “It (setting up of a special committee) is timely,” she told New Sarawak Tribune when contacted. She was prompted for
KUCHING: Around 600 guests attended the thanksgiving ceremony hosted by former Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Parliament) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and wife Datin Sri Fauziah Mohd Sanusi in conjunction with their recent marriage. The ceremony, attended by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah
PHOTOS BY RAMIDI SUBARI KUCHING: According to the Chinese calendar, people will usher in the new year of the Water Rabbit on Jan 22. Rabbit is the fourth animal sign out of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac cycle. Based on Chinese astrology, it is said that the Rabbit
KUCHING: The Sarawak Iban Kuntau Association (SIKAR) has embarked on a mission to attract more youngsters in the state to learn and master the art of Iban Kuntau or Dayak Kuntau. It feels Dayak Kuntau, a traditional martial art, must not vanish in these modern times, so it ought to
KUCHING: For this year as one of its focuses, the Kuching City South Council (MBKS) will emphasise effective and efficient enforcement and “working towards a balanced budget” through smart partnership. Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said therefore, the council would continue to focus on its cleanliness and beautification programmes as
KUCHING: Kuching City North Hall (DBKU) will have its monthly ‘Kuching Car-Free Morning’ programme twice a month. DBKU said starting this month, the programme would be held in the first and third week of every month. “The programme is aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions in the city as well
KUCHING: Installation of street lights along the Samarahan Bridge exit junction near Kampung Tambay up to Asajaya district is going smoothly. Rural and Regional Development Deputy Minister Datuk Rubiah Wang said once the project is fully completed, it would provide comfort and safety to road users, especially those who commute
