Sunday, 22 February 2026

Author: Natasha Jee

Mall clarifies voice message

KUCHING: CityOne Megamall clarified that a voice message circulating around saying that its staff will need to undergo Covid-10 swab tests is false. The 34-second-long voice massage stated that the mall’s manager, after attending a meeting, said that there is a possibility that all the workers would need to take

Celebrate Aidiladha moderately

KUCHING: Muslims in the state have been advised to celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha this Friday (July 31) moderately. Assistant Minister of Education, Science and Technological Research Dr Annuar Rapaee gave the advice in a voice message posted on his Facebook page on Monday (July 27).     Pointing out that Covid-19

No loss of party strength

MIRI: Former Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Pujut branch chief Abu Bakar Amit and several members who left the party will not affect the strength of PBB. PBB Piasau branch chairman Mohamad Sardon Zainal in response to the decision made by the former PBB members, said the fighting spirit and

Spirit and integrity still intact

MIRI: The spirit and integrity of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Pujut members towards the party are still strong despite some members who have left the party. This was pointed out by PBB Pujut Women chairperson Cr Warziedea Ahmad in response to PBB Pujut branch chief Abu Bakar Amit and

Villagers pledge support to GPS

KUCHING: Residents of Rh Budin Nawek in Sungai Tuyut in Marudi have stated their commitment to work together and support the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government. Assistant Minister of Local Government and Housing Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said the villagers gave their commitment because they were confident that their socio-economy

Churches may suspend Mass

KUCHING: The Catholic church have decided to further reduce by half, the number of parishioners allowed to pray in churches, in view of the rising number of Covid-19 cases in Kuching and Samarahan.   Roman Catholic Archbishop of Kuching Simon Poh said he has also issued a memo to all

‘Take Covid-19 seriously’

KUCHING: Sarawakians have been urged to take this Covid-19 pandemic seriously. Senior Minister (Works) Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said if the people don’t take it seriously, it will badly impact the economy. “Our lives and livelihoods will be affected, such as our daily income. “We do not want the people

Focus on the fight

KUCHING: The people should be focused on playing their part in containing the spread of Covid-19 regardless of whether or not Kuching is a yellow or red zone, said Minister of Local Government and Housing Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. He explained the much delayed press statement on the

HDC and company build widow’s house

Corporate Social responsibility KUCHING: A dream came true for a widow and her children who finally have a new house after staying in a temporary house since 2006 at Kampung No. 4, Jalan Patinggi Ali here. The new house was constructed under Housing Development Corporation’s (HDC) Corporate Social responsibility (CSR)

Finally a place to call home

KUCHING: Hamsiah Abet, a widow and her children have expressed their sincerest appreciation to the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government and those involved in helping them to construct a new house at Kampung No.4, Jalan Patinggi Ali here. Hamsiah, 75, and her three daughters have been living in a