Facilities, including car parks, to be built at Batu Kawa Ang Cheng Ho quarry lake
KUCHING: The authorities for the Batu Kawa Ang Cheng Ho quarry lake’s beautification project are now planning to construct nearby facilities in the area, including car parks. According to the statement by the Batu Kawa service centre, the said project’s main building is nearing completion. With that, Deputy Premier, who is also the Batu Kawa […]
Batu Kawa carnival back after two years
KUCHING: The Batu Kawa Mooncake, Street Food and Lantern Carnival is making a comeback after a two year lapse due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the carnival commenced today and will be on until Sept 11 from 6pm to 11pm. “There are about 80 stalls serving local […]
Stroke patient receives aid
KUCHING: Hope Place Kuching recently provided relief to a stroke patient longing for assistance. The charitable non-governmental organisation (NGO) said Ting Keong Sieng had a stroke in April this year which left half of his body paralyzed and rendering him unable to support his family. The 38-year-old is living in Batu Kawa with his wife, […]
A different stroke for every bride
KUCHING: A bridal studio business can be tough even for the seasoned go-to names in the industry. It can be demanding, time-consuming and hard on the feet, all at once, for the simple reason that the business is about pandering to your customers’ every wish. But Nathalie Le-Cie Gosele,33, who got into the world of […]
Deceased, 37, found lying face down
PADAWAN: A foul stench coming from a rented room on the third floor of a shophouse in Batu Kawa, has unravelled after authorities discovered the body of a man last Wednesday (Aug 17). The incident came to light around 6.30pm when a female tenant smelled something foul coming from the room. She later went to […]
Late night fire razes car in Batu Kawa
KUCHING: A car which was parked in front of a shophouse at Lorong 4 Batu Kawa was destroyed by fire last night. According to the state Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) spokesperson, the incident, which did not result in any casualties, happened around 11.25pm. “Firemen from Batu Lintang station were promptly despatched to the scene […]
Man gets eight years for robbery
KUCHING: A local man was sentenced to eight years in prison and ordered to be given one stroke of the cane by the Sessions Court here after pleading guilty to robbery. Judge Dayang Ellyn Narisa Abang Ahmad on Tuesday sentenced Chong Liang Hung, 47, who had previously pleaded not guilty and claimed trial on charges […]
Housing development master plan for Batu Kawah
KUCHING: A housing development master plan is in the pipeline for Batu Kawah, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, while acknowledging that the constituency was growing rapidly. “We have a master plan for Batu Kawah, and the development will be towards Bau, which is going to be another tourist destination and links […]
Police hunt for attempted murderer of wife
PADAWAN: Police are on the hunt for a man who allegedly attempted to murder his wife behind a church at Jalan Batu Kawa yesterday (Oct 21). District police chief Supt Abang Zainal Abidin Abg Ahmad, who confirmed the case, said the incident happened around 7.30pm when the 35-year-old victim went to meet her husband (suspect) […]
Lack of trash bins at park surprises Dr Sim
KUCHING: While checking on Phase 1 and 2 of the Batu Kawa Riverbank Park project recently, Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian was surprised to find there were no trash bins around. “The landscape architect told me that this is a new concept. Everyone is responsible to take away their […]
