KUCHING: Water supply in Long Bedian has improved following the completion of a project under the Sarawak Supply Grid Programme–Stressed Areas. According to a statement from the Ministry of Utilities, the Long Bedian community now has sufficient water supply with the completion of upgrading works to the water treatment plant
KUCHING: Padungan assemblyman Wong King Wei’s resignation from Democratic Action Party (DAP) provides Sarawakians much food for thought. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said Wong’s resignation came as a surprise to many. Dr Sim, the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) president, said he was
KUCHING: Padungan assemblyman Wong King Wei’s resignation from Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak probably stemmed from dissatisfaction with the party itself. In pointing this out, Universiti of Malaya (UM) senior lecturer Associate Professor Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi said the party did not seem to welcome open internal and external
KUCHING: The resignation of Padungan assemblyman Wong King Wei from the Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak will definitely tarnish the image of the party, said Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) lecturer Lee Kuok Tiung. He said Wong also pointed out the fact that DAP was unable to fulfil its past election
KUCHING: Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) is certainly in deep trouble as it is facing an implosion and domestic rebellion, says political observer Datuk Peter Minos. He was referring to the recent resignation of Padungan assemblyman Wong King Wei and some Dayak members from the party. He said that anyone
KUCHING: The one-month postponement for Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s (Unimas) admission of pre-university students was done to ensure that the wellbeing and students’ safety are at optimum level. Unimas vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi said the decision was made in view of the rise in Covid-19 positive cases in
SERIAN: Seventeen students in Bukit Semuja constituency received education aid to further their studies at public and private universities. Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus presented the financial assistance at the Serian Community Hall here last Friday. “Such assistance is an ongoing programme to support the students in getting tertiary education,”
KUCHING: The ‘Beccari Discovery Trail’ at Kampung Matang here is the latest addition to the state’s list of tourist attractions especially for nature and history enthusiasts. The 3.2km trail up the hillside follows the story of Italian botanist Odoardo Beccari who made a scientific discovery on plants and insects during
KUCHING: If the Covid-19 situation in the state worsens, the state government may consider reintroducing movement restrictions, including travel bans. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah noted that there is an increase in the number of positive cases for the past week. “If the number of
KUCHING: The standard operating procedure (SOP) for Aidiladha activities will still follow the latest circular issued by the Sarawak Islamic Affairs Department (Jais). Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and Kuching North City Commission) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi noted that there were a growing number of