KUCHING: The biennial Rhythm and Colour concert by St Joseph’s Private Schools delighted audiences over two nights with its 2025 theme, “Wonder – Seeking Truth, Goodness and Beauty.” Held on Aug 2 and 3 at Dewan Majma Kuching, the concert featured a range of award-winning performances by students from the
KUCHING: The Industry Lead Body (ILB) Bomba Southern Zone Seminar 2025 is an excellent platform to strengthen knowledge in fire safety and rescue, especially among those responsible for ensuring buildings the public occupy are safe. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr. Sim Kui Hian said as an ILB, the Fire and
KUCHING: The Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (Bomba) has introduced a certification scheme aimed at transitioning fire safety enforcement to an industry-led model. Bomba director general Datuk Seri Nor Hisham Mohammad said the initiative reflects a broader move toward a “safe regulated approach” or self-regulated enforcement, with a certification
KUCHING: Sarawak’s territorial boundary, as defined in the 1954 Order in Council, remains legally binding and cannot be overridden by any federal law or opinion. Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang stressed that the 1954 Sarawak (Alteration of Boundaries) Order in Council, which extended Sarawak’s boundary to include the
IGAN: The Sarawak government remains committed to ensuring that rural communities are not left behind in accessing quality and comprehensive basic amenities. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman), Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya said efforts to expand access to essential services such as clean water supply, electricity, and
KUCHING: Sarawak is poised to benefit from a major federal initiative under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), with the state identified as one of four key focus areas for the establishment of Special Tourism Investment Zones (STIZ). Tourism, Arts and Culture (MoTAC) Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the
KUCHING: A long-awaited road project connecting Nanga Serau, Song to Nanga Seranau, Kapit will finally materialise under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), offering renewed hope for hundreds of rural families in the Kapit division. The project, which is part of a federal initiative to build and upgrade 2,800km of rural
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A fire that broke out at an unused landfill in Kampung Plaie last Sunday (July 28) continues to burn as firefighting efforts enter their fourth day. Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) Chairman, Abang Ismawi Abang Ali, confirmed the incident, saying the fire was first reported on July 27
SEBUYAU: The Batang Lupar 1 Bridge is expected to be ready for use by next year’s Gawai, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He said the RM848-million project, once completed, would mark a major milestone in Sarawak’s infrastructure development, enhancing land connectivity between the southern and northern regions
KUCHING: As Malaysia’s gig economy continues to grow, an estimated 230,000 people, or about 10 per cent of Sarawak’s population, are expected to be involved in the sector. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said gig workers play an essential role in the modern supply chain,
