Wednesday, 17 June 2026

Wednesday, 17 June, 2026

1:23 PM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Laundrette operators must obtain gas licence from Energy Commission

PUTRAJAYA: Laundrette operators in Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah using gas piping systems, especially Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for dryers and water heaters at their premises need to obtain approval and a valid licence from the Energy Commission (EC). EC said in a statement today it was to ensure that the systems’ design and installations follow […]

Allow visitors from Malaya

KUCHING: Sarawak should open its door to visitors from the peninsula, opined State Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said this was because positive Covid-19 cases in the peninsula were isolated cases compared to Sabah. “In my personal opinion, we should close for those who come from Sabah because the […]

Soldiers walk on police bail

BREAKING QUARANTINE SIBU: Three army personnel from the Peninsular, who were supposed to undergo mandatory quarantine, were detained by police after they were found in a public place on Monday (Aug 17). All three violated quarantine orders and were detained by police in Jalan Channel here. District police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit said the […]

Not all Form 5, Upper 6 classes can resume on June 24

KUCHING: Not all Form 5 and Upper 6 classes in Sarawak are able to resume on June 24 as set by the federal government, said Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Sri Michael Manyin. He said this was because not all teachers would be able to arrive at their respective stations due to limited […]

No restriction on Sarawak students in Malaya to return home

KUCHING: There is no restriction for Sarawak students from Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah to return to their home state during the Movement Control Order period beginning yesterday until March 31, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said. He said these students, however, would have to undergo a two-week self-quarantine in accordance with the […]