KUCHING: It is undeniable that Kuching’s gastronomic scene is very much built upon the kopitiam (traditional coffeeshop) culture, with most locals able to whip out a list of their favourite foodie haunts at a moment’s notice. However, sometimes it does not hurt to spice up the comfort zone a little
BETONG: It is not in Sarawak’s interests to support political parties like Democratic Action Party (DAP) and Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), said Betong MP Datuk Robert Lawson Chuat. He pointed out that when the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government, comprising the two parties and others, was in power many development projects
KUCHING: The free school bus service programme to be launched in April will include a tracking system via smartphone application. Yayasan Sarawak director Azmi Bujang said that tracking devices would be installed in every school bus under the programme. “We can monitor the school buses through our smartphones. Through the
KUCHING: Amidst the current political crisis following the resignation of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as Prime Minister, Sarawakians are asking who is taking care of Sarawak’s interests. “Now they are fighting and no one is seeing clearly. Where are Sarawak’s interests? Forgotten!” said Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) president Datuk
BINTULU: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will not rush to make a decision on its choice of new prime minister but instead will put the interests of Sarawak first. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said that GPS would take a cautious approach before making any decision pertaining to
KUCHING: Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has advised Sarawakians not to visit countries affected by Covid-19 such as South Korea, China, Iran, and Italy at this time. He said that the State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) was monitoring the outbreak situation in other countries.
KUCHING: The state government’s free school bus service initiative will be launched in Kuching in April, covering 18 zones and 21 routes at this time. Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin said that this programme would have 32 buses to serve 32 schools, benefiting approximately 144,000 students. “The free school
KUCHING: The State Ministry of Transport is working on a smart traffic light system for Sarawak which will incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) in efforts to ease traffic congestion. Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin said that with the smart system, traffic lights would be adjustable. “For example, some stretches of
KUCHING: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah is of the view that Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is the most appropriate to helm the post of prime minister. “He has experience as a deputy prime minister and he is a veteran
KUCHING: The Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) has commended Serba Dinamik Group’s efforts in creating a virtual reality (VR) park in Kota Samarahan for the benefit of the people in the area and beyond. “All big and successful business groups should emulate Serba Dinamik Group’s actions in doing good for