Thursday, 5 February 2026

Author: Nur Hazirah Syukur

Strict SOPs for bus passengers

KUCHING: The Kuching Sentral bus terminal is strictly adhering to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the authorities in facilitating bus services to travellers amidst the recovery movement control order (RMCO). Kuching Sentral enforcement chief Gerry Saet said, the SOPs are a major part of its operation and have

Clean water distributed to homes

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Muara Tuang assemblyman Datuk Idris Buang hopes to see the end of water shortage problem in his constituency. He said although most of the water stressed areas were in Serian, it also involved villages in Muara Tuang. “Some 10 to 20 Iban and Bidayuh villages, a Chinese settlement,

State helps solve overstocking of fish

KUCHING: The state government is helping fishermen to sell their catch after the movement control order (MCO) saw demand for their products plummet. Agriculture Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said a total of RM600,000 in allocation is given to Sarawak Fishermen’s Association (Penesa) and Area Fishermen’s Association (PNK).

‘NEVER DAP’

KOTA SAMARAHAN: There is no room for the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government to partner Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP). “Not at all,” said Datuk Peter Minos. That was the response of the political analyst to the statement made by Sarawak DAP Chairman Chong Chieng Jen, who was willing to

Make it easier for students to master English

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Deputy Education Minister Teo Nie Ching has urged educators to improve their teaching and learning techniques of the English language to make it easier for students to master the language. According to her, the Education Ministry is committed to adjusting policies and directions in line with the Shared

2,704 pupils selected for free breakfast

ASAJAYA: A total of 2,704 pupils from 10 primary schools in Sarawak have been selected to be part of the first batch of 100 schools nationwide to implement the free breakfast programme (PSP) yesterday. The schools are Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Tambirat in Asajaya, SK Penghulu Imban (Selangau), SK Long Lapok

Call to preserve dhikr

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Muslims in the state, particularly the youth, have been urged to preserve the practice of dhikr or berzanji. Sili Hol, 75, said it was important to preserve the practice for fear that it might disappear. “In my village (Kampung Lintang Baru), we have formed a dhikr group and

Grassroots leaders give state govt thumbs up

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Grassroots leaders here have lauded the development efforts carried out by the Sarawak government. Kampung Keniong Baru Simunjan village chief Francis Kunche said he had observed many developments around Kota Samarahan as compared to before. “It is clear by looking at the infrastructure such as roads and bridges.

Marhaban Perdana attracts over 1,000 people

KOTA SAMARAHAN: More than 1,000 Muslims from across the state attended Marhaban Perdana 2020 and Kenduri Rakyat at Kota Samarahan Civic Centre here yesterday. Also, 120 dhikr groups from all nooks and corners of Sarawak were in town to catch a glimpse of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun

Anti-drug agency donates school supplies

KUCHING: Children of two persons, who are under the observation of the Sarawak National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK), yesterday received school supplies from Harwood Timber Sdn Bhd. Present to hand over the donations at Serapi Hotel here was its general manager Zainal Abidin Abdullah. Zainal told reporters that this was the