KUCHING: The Sarawak Radio Emergency and Drone Squad (REDS) will be collaborating with the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) to assist in the event of disasters. State Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA) director Datuk Khirudin Drahman said radios and drones are useful particularly in search and rescue (SAR) operations. He
KUCHING: The RM1.5 million allocation from the state government to the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) is specifically designated for improving infrastructure within the MPP’s jurisdiction. Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau Sin said this in response to the special assistant to Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen, Michael Kong’s comment regarding
KUCHING: In Malaysia, non-Muslims are restricted to a monogamous marriage under civil customary law. Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said this clarification comes amid discussions triggered by viral images showing a Chinese man at a wedding ceremony here raising questions about the legality of
KUCHING: Senadin and Tupong may be among the state seats affected if a redelineation exercise were to be carried out by the Election Commission (EC) in Sarawak. Senior vice president of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said while he is not in the know
KUCHING: A recent discussion between the Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability (MoEES) and the Lembaga Amanah Kebajikan Masjid Sarawak (LAKMNS) focused on energy efficiency and the potential for green building initiatives. Chaired by LAKMNS chief executive officer Datuk Abang Abdul Wahab Abang Julai and MoEES permanent secretary Abang Ahmad
KUCHING: Recognising the importance of expanding recreational opportunities, it is important to maximise the utilisation of existing parks before embarking on further development. Deputy Premier and Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Datuk Amar Dr. Sim Kui Hian said recreational parks should serve more than just the purpose
KUCHING: Public recreational parks, regardless of their size, must be upgraded and improved, said Datuk Wee Hong Seng. The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor said this is to ensure that everyone has access to quality outdoor facilities for leisure and relaxation. “At the moment, we are looking into upgrading
KUCHING: Malaysia is set to host the Asean Tourism Forum 2025 (ATF 2025) once again, this time in Johor, and the event holds the promise of offering a distinctive platform for forging future partnerships within the tourism industry. Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) secretary general Datuk Roslan Abdul
KUCHING: Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Zambry Abd Kadir ended his two-day Semarak Kampus MADANI visit to higher learning institutions in Sarawak yesterday. His last stop was a field visit to Kuching Polytechnic Sarawak (PKS) where he was welcomed by about 1,000 students and members of the local community.
BERLIN: Sarawak launched the Gateway to Borneo campaign during the Internationale Tourismus Börse (ITB Berlin) 2024 recently. “The campaign signifies a brand refresh and strategically positions Sarawak as the premier gateway to Borneo, encompassing Kalimantan, Sabah, and Brunei,” Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) said in a press release. “Through this campaign,
