Author: Nura V Lorna

Kuching police successfully thwart 81pct of cable theft cases

KUCHING: The Kuching District Police Headquarters (IPD) achieved an 81 per cent success rate in thwarting Telekom Malaysia (TM) Berhad cable theft cases out of the 21 reported incidents in the district last year, involving a total loss of RM210,000. Kuching OCPD ACP Ahsmon Bajah said 17 cases were successfully

Significant increase in phone scams

KUCHING: The number of reported phone scams in the district has increased by 191 cases compared to last year. Kuching police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah revealed alarming statistics for the year 2023, reporting 556 cases with an estimated loss of RM29 million in Kuching district. He said this was a

Are you abused? Come forward 

KUCHING: Children need to be brave enough to come forward if they do not receive proper care, especially if they abused and neglected by guardians.  Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said Malaysia has laws protecting children’s rights in such social issues.  She stressed their

Child protection programme to be extended to 300 schools

KUCHING: The ‘Child Protection Advocacy Programme: Love for Children’ will be extended to 300 schools throughout Malaysia next year.  Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri stressed the programme’s significance in enhancing children’s understanding of child protection issues. Given its benefits, she said, the programme is seen

Tip off ministry if there are cases of baby dumping

KUCHING: Members of the public should contact the Ministry of Women, Family, and Community Development if there are cases of baby dumping in their area.  Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said individuals can also reach the 24-hour Talian Kasih helpline at 15999. She assured that staff would answer the calls

Sarawak Pan Borneo Highway now 98 pct ready

KUCHING: The Sarawak Pan Borneo Highway project has reached an impressive 98 per cent completion rate, with the entire stretch of highway expected to be fully open to the public by the end of the year. Work Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said that as of now, 19 out

Land acquisition alone for Pan Borneo Highway cost RM900 mln: Fadillah

KUCHING: The government spent a total of RM900 million just to acquire land for the Sarawak Pan Borneo Highway. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said initially, the government earmarked a total of RM1 billion for the purpose. “It is not an easy process, as we have to locate

Move to resolve shortage of professionals

KUCHING: The Centre of Technical Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) will help organise relevant courses to produce professionals to resolve Sarawak’s shortage of skilled professionals, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said. The Premier said that from now until 2030, Sarawak will be busy with infrastructure development, leading to a demand

Pan Borneo Highway not the end, more mega-projects in the pipeline: Abang Jo

KUCHING: The Pan Borneo Highway project in Sarawak is nearing completion, but the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government won’t stop there. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the completion of the Pan Borneo Highway doesn’t mean an end to infrastructure development in Sarawak. He assured that the GPS-led

Sarawak PWD adept at handling mega projects

KUCHING: The Pan Borneo Highway project demonstrates the capabilities of the Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD) to manage mega projects. State PWD director Datuk Richard Tajan said the appointment PWD as the project administrator provides opportunities for engineers and experts to contribute their expertise. He said PWD has reorganised its