Monday, 19 January 2026

Author: Nur Ashikin Louis

Kuching Jetty Cluster ends

KUCHING: The Kuching Jetty Cluster ended on Sunday (Aug 16) after no new cases were reported for 28 days. With this, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in a statement said that there were seven remaining active clusters in the state — the Engineering Company Cluster with eight cases; Mambong Cluster

RM15mil to repair surau in Kpg Sg Rayu Melayu

LUNDU: Tanjong Datu assemblywoman Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu had approved a total of RM15 million for the people of Kampung Sg Rayu Melayu yesterday. The RM15 million was for the repair of Surau Darul Ibadah to make it more comfortable for worshippers.   She hoped that with the allocation, those given

Dignify teachings of Islam, Islamic agencies told

KUCHING: Sarawak Islamic Department (JAIS) and other Islamic agencies must continue to strengthen the efforts in dignifying Islamic teachings, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He stressed that the efforts must be done harmoniously without affecting the religions of non-Muslims. He noted that the development of Jais

Towards ensuring projects’ smooth operation

SRI AMAN: The State Special Monitoring Task Force will ensure that the implementation of development projects throughout the state is done according to schedule and budget as well as achieve their objectives. Sarawak Economic Planning Unit (EPU) director Dr Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel said the special task force would also identify

30 take part in course

TATAU: A total of 30 participants have received certificates for their participation in a human capital development course here last Thursday. The programme, organised by Agro-Food Section of Bintulu Division Agriculture Department, took place at Rh Luvak Joo, Sungai Jelai here for three days from Aug 10 to 13. Present

Rock out with Wings this Merdeka

KUCHING: Iconic rock band Wings is set to energise the celebration of Malaysia’s 63 years of independence with a livestream concert called ‘Wings Kita Merdeka 2020’. The concert is scheduled to take place on Aug 29 at 7.30pm local time and accessible via www.wingskitamerdeka.liveframe.my. The concert, organised by Sonic Minds

No quarantine if return within two days

KUCHING: Sarawakians who leave the state to Malaya, Sabah and Labuan for official duty or business — either with the government or private departments — and return within two days are exempted from quarantine. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said although they are not

State to give haze info to ministry

KUCHING: The Sarawak government will provide a response to the Ministry of Environment and Water (Mewa) from time to time on the smoke haze in the state. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the haze was an international matter as it involved Sarawak, Indonesia,

Don’t fret, says Uggah

IMPORTED CHICKEN KUCHING: Sarawakians should not worry about the issue of imported chicken containing Covid-19 virus as the state government never allows the import of chicken parts from Brazil. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said he was well aware of the news report from

90 students receive aid

SRI AMAN: Ninety students here received assistance via the Poor Students’ Provident Trust Fund (KWAPM) in a simple presentation ceremony on Friday. Present to handover the assistance was Community Wellbeing Assistant Minister Datuk Francis Harden Hollis. The Simanggang assemblyman also presented e-Kasih assistance worth RM100 to 17 eligible recipients. “This