Friday, 1 August 2025

Author: Natasha Jee

Sarawak will continue to remain part of Malaysia

KAPIT: Sarawak, as part of the region that formed Malaysia, will continue to remain a part of the country and develop as enshrined in the Federal Constitution and Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government has a solid plan and

RM2 mln to repair Kapit’s iconic Lily Pond

KAPIT: The Sarawak government has approved an allocation of RM2 million for repair works of the Kapit’s iconic Lily Pond. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that he has agreed to the matter after being briefed on the pond’s need for repairs. “We will continue to

RM353 mln for numerous development projects in Kapit

KAPIT: The Sarawak government today has approved a sum of RM353 million to implement various development projects in the division. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said one of the development projects is to alleviate traffic congestion in Kapit. “We notice that Kapit is rapidly developing following

Asfia, wife grace state-level Agong’s birthday in Kapit

KAPIT: The state-level birthday celebration of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah yesterday kicked off with the thanksgiving ceremony at the Jabal An Nur Kapit Mosque. State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar and his wife Puan Sri Datin Amar Fatimah

Agong birthday sparks excitement in host Kapit

KAPIT: People here are thrilled that Kapit has been selected to host the State-level official birthday celebration of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong this year. Kampung Data Layang chief in Belaga, Awing Igo expressed his gratitude for the honour given to Kapit. “We as locals should be proud of the honour

Birthday celebration to showcase unique Kapit

KAPIT: The State-level birthday celebration of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is finally held physically here after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kapit Division has been selected as the host for this year’s celebration where several programmes will be held from June 5 to 6. According to Sarawak

Need for clear policy to address medicine shortage

KUCHING: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has been urged to come up with a clear policy to address the current shortage of medicines in the country. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii said this is in addition to a longer-term “national medicine security strategy” devised to prevent future drug shortages

Rep promises new longhouse for villagers

SARATOK: Residents of Rumah Japar, Tinting Ringka, Sebatan here are expected to get a new longhouse, with the help of Krian assemblyman Friday Belik. He said that he would do his best to ensure the aim of getting a new longhouse for the residents is achieved. “I will strive to

Water disruption causes closure of park’s accomodation

KUCHING: Accommodations at Bako National Park will be temporarily closed for visitors from June 4 until further notice. Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) said that the temporary closure is due to water supply disruption. “SFC would like to apologise for any inconveniences and would like to thank you for your kind

Digital communication in Tellian being upgraded

MUKAH: The Jalinan Digital Negara (JENDELA) project is being implemented in stages in 20 locations in the Tellian constituency. The areas involved are education hubs in Mukah, namely at UiTM Mukah Branch, Kaul Beach Resort, Sungai Baoh Chelum, Sungai Baoh Burak, Nanga Baoh, Kampung Patok, Kampung Penat, Kampung Petanak Hulu,