KUCHING: The Sri Srinivasagar Kaliamman Temple, situated at Jalan Ban Hock here, faces a shortfall of over RM500,000 to finalise the construction of its ‘Raja Gopuram’, a monumental entrance tower. Hindu Temple Association Kuching president V Sahundararaju said initially the construction cost of the 43-feet tall tower was estimated at
KUCHING: The more than 100-year-old Sri Srinivasagar Kaliamman Temple here celebrated the Pongal Festival this morning with hundreds of devoted Hindus gathered at the temple as early as 7 am. Also known as Thai Pongal, the festival is observed on the first day of the Thai month (January) in the
KUCHING: The 12 people bitten by rabies-infected dogs here recently are in stable condition. The Ministry of Health (MoH) said all the victims have been given anti-rabies vaccination, Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG) treatment and outpatient care. It was referring to the media statement by Kuching South City Council (MBKS) on Jan
KUCHING: Sarawak’s economy has to match with the training offered to Sarawakians, especially the youth who represent the future leadership of the state. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state is shifting towards the new economy that is based on technology, thus
KUCHING: Sarawak holds seriously to the four important documents – the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), Constitution of Sarawak, Cobbold Commission, and the Federal Constitution to drive the state forward towards a developed state including accelerating its economy. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg referred to the documents
KUCHING: Sarawak is confident that its high income status according to the World Bank country classifications will be translated to higher household income for the people by 2030. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this would be achieved through education and talent development and equipping the
KUCHING: The recent technical meeting on Sarawak’s health autonomy held here reflects a deep commitment to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). In stating this, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the meeting saw the participation of top leaders from the civil service, policy and lawmakers from the
KUCHING: Local Christian lawyers marked the commencement of the Legal Year 2024 with a special service known as the Red Mass at St Thomas’s Cathedral this morning. The one-hour service, starting at 8 am, provided an occasion for legal professionals to seek God’s blessings and guidance for their work throughout
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & NATASHA JEE KUCHING: Good news for businesses and entrepreneurs will be announced soon, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said that he would announce something that would help the businesses and entrepreneurs. “But, I cannot announce it today. We must have
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has collected State Sales Tax (SST) amounting to RM15.80 billion from the sale of petroleum products since its introduction in 2019 until 2023, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He said this is one of the achievements of the Sarawak government under the leadership