Monday, 4 August 2025

Author: Natasha Jee

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,

Jet skis will help in SAR operations, says Fatimah

KUCHING: A state leader has suggested that the enforcement authorities use jet skis in search and rescue operations. Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah stressed that this would ensure the rescue teams reach incident locations muck quicker. “Looking at the context of Sarawak, especially Dalat,

Flyovers: Why the prolonged delay

KUCHING: DAP Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen’s special assistant Michael Kong has questioned the delay behind the construction of the flyovers at Mile 6 and 7 here. He said both the flyovers are supposed to be completed in June as announced earlier. “After months of uncertainty and many hours lost

Oya Waterfront to have facilities for jet ski

KUCHING: The proposed new Oya Waterfront will include proper facilities to allow jet skiers to land their jet skis. Dalat assemblywoman Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said at the same time, is it hopeful that the new element, apart from the traditional longboat, could attract youth to participate in jet skiing.