Author: Tania Lam

Biaramas is Sarawak’s first

KUCHING: Biaramas Express Sdn Bhd (Biaramas), operator of Bus Asia (BA), has become the first express bus operator in Sarawak to sign the Scania Ecolution agreement with Scania Malaysia (Scania). The agreement was commemorated in a handover of a mock key between Biaramas, represented by its general manager Lai Sin

Villagers thank state govt

: Two homeowners in Satok have expressed their sincere appreciation to the government after their homes were repaired under the state-funded  Program Penambahbaikan Rumah Rakyat Miskin Sarawak (MRP-PPRMS). Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) deputy secretary-general Ibrahim Baki and political secretary to the chief minister Abdul Samad Ghani visited the two

Plight of poor urban Ibans looked into

KUCHING: A special committee has been formed to look into various problems faced by hard-core poor urban Ibans, including squatters at the Chawan Road Cemetery. The committee is under the chairmanship of the Kuching Iban community paramount chief Temenggong Datuk Bernard Agan while his deputy is retired Lt Gen Datuk

We can afford higher rate: Nancy

KUCHING: Sarawak is financially capable of giving higher allowances to councillors and this could be a way to show appreciation for their time and commitment, said Batang Sadong MP Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri (pic). She voiced her support for Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) information chief Datuk Idris Buang’s statement

All’s well, says Snowdan

KUCHING: The minor damage to the roof and signage of a guardhouse at SK Sacred Heart, Kampung Semeba on Aug 4 caused by a helicopter landing is not a big issue and has been settled, said Youth and Sports Assistant Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan. Snowdan revealed that on the morning

Mom Janeshah is Mrs Charity Queen Sarawak 2019

KUCHING: Mrs Charity Queen Sarawak (MCQS) 2019 has been crowned — a mother who radiates both inner and outer beauty. Thirteen finalists vied for the title, with Janeshah Chin, 31, emerging victorious at the MCQS grand finale at the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) Auditorium on Saturday night. For

Touching nature at Badul Homestay

KUCHING: Badul Homestay in Singai, Bau is a great option for those yearning to take the time off from the busy city life and getting back in touch with nature. Here, owners Oswald Braken Tisen and his wife Catherine Michael Sitim help visitors immerse themselves in village living by hosting

Kpg Badul ventures into business

KUCHING: Despite being a rather small kampung (village) of about 290 residents or 71 families, Kampung Badul in Singai, Bau holds great potential. Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep called it a kampung which is united for a purpose when officiating at the Kampung Badul Weekend Market and launching

Strict loan requirements hinder house sales

KUCHING: Although the housing market is gradually picking up with the Home Ownership Campaign (HOC) as initiated by the federal government, strict loan requirements are still making the sales of houses challenging for developers, said Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) vice president and Kuching branch chairman Sim

MBKS more than just a city council: Mayor

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has ventured beyond being just a regular city council, forging ties with other cities including five Chinese cities, one South Korean city, and one Japanese city. MBKS mayor Datuk James Chan (pic) highlighted this at the 31st Kuching City Commemoration Day celebration held at