Saturday, 28 June 2025

Author: Nura V Lorna

Traffic jams in Kota Samarahan still a tough job for council

KOTA SAMARAHAN: While the traffic congestion issue at the roundabout near the National Institute of Public Administration (INTAN) here remains challenging, the Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) and Public Works Department (PWD) are doing their best to minimise the disruption caused by ongoing construction work. MPKS chairman Datuk Peter Minos said

Utilising neighbourhood platform to assist community

KUCHING: Friendly Neighbourhood (Kejiranan Mesra, or KJM) is the best platform to approach the community, said Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Syed Aman Ghazali. The Semariang assemblywoman, who is also the deputy minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63, and State-Federal Relations), asserted that community involvement is essential to maintaining the neighbourhood’s

Put Islamic values at core of state’s sustainable devt plan

LAWAS: Islamic values should serve as the basis for Sarawak’s strategy for sustainable development, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He emphasised the importance of adhering to the dynamic teachings of the Quran, stating that history has proven that societies can progress in every way by

Pandelela named board member of Student Volunteers Foundation

KUCHING: Malaysian diver Datuk Pandelela Rinong Pamg has been appointed as a board member of the Student Volunteers Foundation (Yayasan Sukarelawan Siswa, or YSS), a foundation that promotes volunteerism among students. In a statement on her Facebook page, Pandelela expressed her gratitude for the opportunity and pledged to carry out

Dr Yii appointed health minister’s special advisor

KUCHING: Bandar Kuching Member of Parliament (MP) Dr Kelvin Yii has been appointed as a special advisor to Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. As a medical practitioner and two-term MP, Dr Yii brings a wealth of experience to his new role. According to a news report by Free Malaysia Today (FMT), the

Christians flock to churches, chapels for Good Friday Mass

PADAWAN: Thousands of Christian faithful flocked to churches and chapels last night (April 6) to attend Good Friday Mass as congregations gathered to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. One such church that witnessed an overwhelming response was St. Ann Church in Kota Padawan. As the faithful gathered to observe the solemn

Crowds swarm tHe Spring’s Parkson for closing down sales

KUCHING: A large crowd is spotted flocking to tHe Spring Shopping Mall as early as the crack of dawn to take advantage of Parkson’s clearance sale. Parkson at tHe Spring Shopping Mall will be closing after 15 years of operations. According to a post on Facebook, Parkson The Spring Kuching will be

Mosque in Kpg Sejingkat receives MRP grant

KUCHING: The Darul Ehsan Mosque in Kampung Sejingkat received a contribution of RM 4,000 as part of the minor rural project (MRP) Phase 1 here. The federal Minister for Women, Family, and Community Development, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, a member of parliament (MP) for Santubong, presented the grant. As part of the

Kpg Bintawa Ulu’s folks get surau, educational contributions

KUCHING: Surau Darul Taqwa in Kampung Bintawa Ulu here has received a contribution of RM6,000 for its minor rural project (MRP) Phase 1. The assistance was distributed among the surau’s village security and development committee (JKKK) by Santubong Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri today (April 7). Additionally, a separate

New entrance road to longhouses, school to be built in Bintangor

BINTANGOR: A total of RM280,000 from the rural transformation Programme (RTP) fund of the Semop state constituency has been allocated to build a new entrance road to Rumah Bisa, Rumah Bennet, and Sekolah Kebangsaan Sungai Sian Bintangor. A symbolic handing over ceremony of the project site was officiated by the assistant