KUCHING: The air quality has been worse in some places of the south of Sarawak as a result of the passage of the South West Monsoon wind. According to Natural Resources and Environment Board’s (NREB) Controller of Environment Quality Sarawak Peggy Ronin Edin, the monsoon wind has also brought haze
KUCHING: Betong Division will be hosting this year’s state-level National Day celebration, with the theme “Keluarga Malaysia Teguh Bersama”. More than 1,000 people are anticipated for the event, which will take place on Aug 31 at the Tan Sri Amar Datuk Stephen Kalong Ningkan Sports Hall, Betong. The minister-in-charge of
KUCHING: A sales tax on online purchased low-value goods (LVG) will create a fairer playing field for local and imported items which in turn may encourage consumers to return to traditional in-person shopping. Honorary Professor Madeline Berma pointed out that the sales tax will ensure equal tax treatment for locally
LUNDU: The new Opar township will become a smart city once it is fully developed. Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang said the government was still looking for a suitable site to establish the new township. Previous suggested locations had been declined by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
KUCHING: A consumer organisation feels people may shift to buying local products with the imposition of sales tax on online imported products costing below RM500. The prices might not differ too much, said Consumer Voice Association of Sarawak (Covas) President Michael Tiong. Reacting to the recently approved Sales Tax (Amendment)
KUCHING: The road to Sg. Tapang, which is close to Lorong Kampung Sg. Tapang needs urgent repair work. In addition to a pothole, the road is damaged in various spots. Nighttime driving is dangerous, especially for small vehicles crossing the pothole and damaged road due to the absence of streetlights.
KUCHING: Veterans of the armed forces continue to give back to the community in various ways, one of which is through blood drives. The Sarawak Veteran Armed Forces of Malaysian Association (PVTMS) Kuching Branch’s first organised blood drive resulted in the collection of 48 blood bags. Branch chief Thiagarajan said
KUCHING: As Chief of Defense Forces General Tan Sri Affendi Buang wears three hats in the line of duty these days. But he has quickly grasped the weight of the responsibility in his stride following his appointment on Jan 2, 2020. All three branches – army, navy and air force
KUCHING: As all the three Bidayuh-majority parliamentary constituencies will work together under one roof of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), the matter would benefit the Bidayuh community. Political analyst Datuk Peter Minos commended the decision to accept Puncak Borneo Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Willie Mongin as member of Parti Bumiputera
KUCHING: To prepare for the relocation of the Indonesian capital to East Kalimantan, national defence readiness in the Sarawak border region needs to get thorough assessment in advance. The Chief of the Defence Forces General Tan Sri Datuk Seri Affendi Buang said that efforts to improve security in the border