KUCHING: The State Social Welfare Department has provided disaster relief to the family of the boy with disability who lost his life during the fire at Mile 7 on Jan 9. Women, Childhood and Community Well-Being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the boy’s father Hiew Sze Hian received
KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus has scheduled Application Day events in five cities nationwide beginning Jan 20. In a press statement, it said the event will be a great opportunity for prospective students all over the country to gain first-hand information on the Australian university’s globally-ranked courses. “The
KUCHING: Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) will showcase the Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta on its 2024 Chinese New Year Ang Pao packet design this year. Chief executive officer Sharzede Salleh Askor said the dragon, being a symbol of strength, power, and good fortune in Chinese mythology, resonates with the regatta
KUCHING: Scout Eco Run 3.0, organised by the Scout Association of Malaysia Sarawak Branch, will be held on July 14. It will feature two events, with the Matang Warrior Rainforest Challenge held at Matang Camp and the 3 kilometre trail run held simultaneously in all 34 scout districts statewide. Sarawak
KUCHING: The recent visit of the Regent of Pahang, Tengku Mahkota Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Ibni Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, to the city sparked excitement among local fans. This visit, considered a rare occasion, allowed Sarawakians a unique opportunity to interact with a member of the royal
KUCHING: The arrival of Regent of Pahang Tengku Mahkota Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Ibni Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, at the Pullman Hotel this afternoon (Jan 15) sparked joy among his fans. Landing at the Kuching International Airport (KIA) at 2.50 pm, Tengku Hassanal was greeted by hundreds
KUCHING: Sarawak has been hailed for its leadership, guiding the state towards political stability, progressive, and a harmonious society. Political observer Datuk Peter Minos relayed this praise, originally from a friend in Kuala Lumpur who has closely followed Sarawak’s development. According to Minos, the state’s achievements are a testament to
KUCHING: Wearing school uniforms gives students a sense of identity which will in turn inculcate good values in them. Sarawak Teachers Union president Kullin Djayang likened it to instilling discipline in them from a young age, saying they will as a result grow up being obedient to rules and laws
KUCHING: An extensive power theft detection activity was conducted by Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) in Stutong after many recent power theft cases were reported within the area on Dec 19, 2023. SEB stated that due to the detection, it has uncovered three more cases of unauthorised electricity consumption via underground
MERADONG: Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment recently provided assistance to residents in 28 longhouses around Ulu Strass, Nanga Strass, Sg Lemayong and Sg Bakong here. Following his visit to the longhouses, he expressed gratitude to the people for their support in the recent
