Thursday, 3 July 2025

Chinese Crested Tern sighted after more than 100 years in Asajaya 

KUCHING: The Chinese Crested Tern (Thalasseus bernsteini), last recorded in Sarawak in 1913, was recently sighted off the Asajaya district coast. Dr Ng Jia Jie, a veterinarian and active member of Malaysian Nature Society  Kuching Branch (MNSKB), was thrilled to be with the team who was in the right place at the right time, which […]

New international airport to be built in Asajaya

BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & NATASHA JEE KUCHING: The proposed new Kuching international airport will be built in Tanjung Embang, Asajaya. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said initially, Matang was considered as a potential site. “If the flights were to enter another country’s airspace, we would need to request permission and possibly […]

Abdul Karim dares Iswardy in Asajaya

KUCHING: The Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has challenged Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Sarawak’s strategic director, Iswardy Morni, to contest the Asajaya seat in the upcoming state election. Abdul Karim, the current Asajaya assemblyman, said that he had previously extended an invitation to Iswardy, which was not accepted. […]

Water supply capacity expansion to benefit over 83,500 residents in Asajaya-Simunjan

ASAJAYA: The water supply capacity from Asajaya to Simunjan is set to increase, benefitting more than 83,500 residents as the Slabi Water Treatment Plant in Serian is set to distribute treated water in the area. Minister for Utility and Communication, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi outlined his ministry’s proposal for the plant to supply water from […]

Six injured in Asajaya accident

BY ALLAN JAY ASAJAYA: Six men sustained injuries in a two-vehicle collision along Jalan Ulu Jemukan yesterday (Sept 26). The accident, which happened around 6 pm, involved a Perodua Viva with five passengers, including the driver and the driver of a Perodua Kenari r. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen […]

Water supply disruption in Asajaya

The Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) has issued a notice regarding a water supply disruption in the Asajaya District starting from 9am to 5pm today (July 12). The affected areas include Asajaya Ulu, Asajaya Tengah, Asajaya Laut, and SMK Asajaya Laut. The disruption is necessary to allow contractors to carry out pipe connections in […]

Body of missing boy found in Sabang River

ASAJAYA: The body of an eight-year-old boy, who was feared to have drowned after he allegedly fell into Sabang River, was found today (Feb 23). A spokesperson from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the public managed to find the body of the boy around 11.20 am about one metre from where he had […]

Police seek community cooperation to curb crime

ASAJAYA: Police have called on the community to keep being their eyes and ears on the ground in the effort to check crime. Sarawak Deputy Police Commissioner DCP Datuk Mancha Ata said, although the cases of drug abuse in this district are under control, the community should continue cooperating with the police. He said from […]

Over 1,000 throng Asajaya sports complex for triple celebration

ASAJAYA: Over 1,000 visitors including participants and residents of Asajaya visited the Asajaya Sports Complex to celebrate the ‘Nang Rindok Citra Malaysia Day Asajaya 2022’ programme here today. The programme, held for the first time in Asajaya this year, in conjunction with Malaysia Day, Sarawak Day and the National Day, saw an encouraging response especially […]

Brazil FC win Asajaya futsal

KUCHING: The Kampung Tambay indoor futsal championship in Asajaya was won by a team named after five-time World Cup winners Brazil. Brazil FC recorded a 3-2 win over Siak United on penalties after the game was tied 1-1 at the final whistle on Monday (July 11). Third place went to Prawn Angler. All three teams […]