Thursday, 8 January 2026

Author: Nura V Lorna

Police asked to solve traffic woes

KUCHING: Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen has urged the police to solve the recent traffic woes at the Tabuan-Kota Samarahan stretch. Chong, who is also Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak chairman, said police roadblocks, set up between 7 pm and 8 pm, near La Promenade Mall had worsened the condition.

Win-win situation on the roads

KUCHING: Amid discussions about enhancing road safety and promoting responsible driving habits, Hulu Terengganu MP Rosol Wahid has put forward a thoughtful proposal when debating the Budget 2024 in the Dewan Rakyat. He suggests providing tax and driver’s licence renewal discounts to individuals who maintain a clean driving record, without

Purplelily Social Association Kuching joins global women empowerment initiative

KUCHING: Purplelily Social Association Kuching (Purplelily) took part in the prestigious World Network programme, a global initiative for women empowerment. Hosted by the Women and Democracy Association of Turkey (KADEM) and supported by the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), it was held in Istanbul from Oct 8 to 15.

Sarawak Metro signs initiative to forge local expertise

KUCHING: Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd (Sarawak Metro) has signed the 1st Tier Agreement for the Socio-Economic Enhancement Development (SEED) Programme, an initiative aimed at enhancing the procurement value of the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) project. The agreement, signed on yesterday (Oct 18) between Sarawak Metro and the main contractor for System

Kuching MP urges cautious approach to diesel subsidy rationalisation

KUCHING: While subsidy rationalisation is crucial, its implementation must be carried out carefully to ensure it doesn’t disproportionately burden those who rely on these subsidies. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen has voiced concerns regarding the upcoming diesel subsidy rationalisation, as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar

RM267 mln approved for Paloh roads

PALOH: A total of RM267 million has been approved for building roads in Paloh, Berangan, Kedang, and Tanjung Manis. Tanjong Manis MP Yusuf Abdul Wahab said that the initial allocation of RM100 million through the Rajang Delta Development Agency (Radda) was insufficient to construct a paved road. “The allocation is

MPs prohibited from live-streaming Parliamentary sessions

KUALA LUMPUR: Members of Parliament (MPs) are now prohibited from conducting live-streamed broadcasts on social media platforms while the august House is in session. Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul said the decision is in accordance with Standing Order 35(1), which specifies that MPs should direct their speech to

School hall gets RM118k upgrade

KUCHING: Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Batu Lintang has received RM118,300 to upgrade its student hall. Bandar Kuching MP, Dr Kelvin Yii, confirmed that the funds were a contribution from his office, aiming to ensure ample space for school events and gatherings for students. “The inadequate space has forced students to contend

Foreigner found dead by wife

KUCHING: A foreign man was found dead by his wife in a rented room at Jalan Ong Tiang Swee around 11 am this morning (Oct 15). Kuching police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah confirmed that they had received a report regarding the discovery at 11.59 am.  “The victim was a 60-year-old