KUCHING: It may be mandatory for longhouses to construct firewalls to prevent fires from spreading. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government might make firewalls compulsory under the law. “This needs to be studied carefully as we are afraid longhouse folk are unable to accept
KUCHING: A vocational school for children with special needs has been suggested to be set up in the state. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said it was high time for such school to be set up to meet the needs of special children.
KUCHING: Sarawak will adopt and advocate the 3Rs principle of reduce, reuse, and recycle in its waste management system. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state had already commissioned a study to review the current policies and legislation governing waste generation and disposal management. “We want
KUCHING: To ensure workers are safe at their workplaces, employers, including restaurant operators must discharge their statutory duties under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 1994. In referring to the recent gas explosion at CityOne Megamall, Chairman of National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Tan Sri Lee
Authorities have given the nod for us to reopen, say CityOne owners KUCHING: CityOne Megamall, which has reopened for business last Sunday, has assured the public that it is safe as declared by experts and the local council. The mall was directed to be closed to enable investigation to be
KUCHING: It was a proud moment for 311 students from Technology College Sarawak (TCS) as they received their graduation scrolls yesterday. The university’s 15th convocation themed “Crystal Convocation” held at Riverside Majestic Hotel was witnessed by the Tourism, Art, Culture, Youth, and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah along
KUCHING: The management of CityOne Megamall is confident that the mall will return to normal operations within the next few days. Mall owner Stephen Long said the Fire and Rescue Department and the forensic team from Putrajaya had completed their investigations. “Now, a team of certified Structural Engineering Consultants is
KUCHING: Major renovation works on business premises should only be done outside operating hours. Malaysia Institute of Architects Sarawak Chapter (PAMSC) chairman Bong Joon Hin said this was to protect and safeguard the public from potential accidents. “In properly designed and constructed buildings, strict protocols and features are implemented in
KUCHING: NeNe Chicken Malaysia has clarified that they have no say in the appointment of contractors and other persons working on its licensee’s restaurant at CityOne Megamall that was destroyed by a gas explosion on Tuesday. It turned out that the said outlet was under the authority and control of
KUCHING: There will be a temporary lane closure at the traffic light junction at Mile 6 Kuching-Serian Road this Saturday (Dec 8) from 8am to 5pm and road users are advised to use alternative roads. Lebuhraya Borneo Utara Sdn Bhd project manager when contacted yesterday explained that the closure was
