Author: admin33

Asia stocks chase Wall St, Europe up after US data, Trump

HONG KONG: Asian markets mostly advanced yesterday, picking up the baton from record performances in New York and Europe where traders cheered upbeat US economic data and Donald Trump’s conciliatory speech to Congress. The US president’s much-anticipated address on Tuesday, while lacking details, was broadly welcomed as he promised a

Pamg: Pandelela Rinong Aquatic Centre a boost for divers, swimmers

KUCHING: With facilities such as the Pandelela Rinong Aquatic Centre, more talents can be nurtured to bring more glory to the country in swimming and diving Pamg Joheng, the father to the nation’s diver who the aquatic centre is named after said that, her daughter should be exemplary for young

Gawai Bazaar Kapit 2.0 to begin from 28 April

KAPIT : Following the success of its first Gawai Bazaar, Kapit will host its second Gawai Bazaar 2.0 here starting from 28 April through to 28 May at the old airport along Jalan Airport, here. Chairing the committee meeting on Monday here was Kapit District Officer, Elvis Didit. The meeting

CM: ‘No more timber licence’ policy to stay

KUCHING: There will be no reversal of the ‘no more timber’ concession policy. Operating licences will not be renewed unless the land involved has been approved for development purposes. Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Haji Johari Tun Openg stressed on this in line with policy instituted by the former Chief

Pandelela Aquatic Centre opens for public recreation

KUCHING: The Pandelela Rinong Aquatic Centre has been officially opened for the public starting yesterday.   This will be the first public swimming pool to be opened in Petra Jaya, here.  Its operation hours will be 2.00pm to 8.00pm on weekdays while on weekends and public holidays it will open

SMK Saribas eye top six in MSS C’ship

DEBAK: Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Saribas are targeting golds in this year’s 14th Track and Field Championship of Sports Council Schools Division (MSSB) Betong in some field events. According to the school’s co-curriculum senior assistant, who is also contingent manager, Abg. Busri Abg. Morni the goal is to improve their

Madu and Bukit Kasut trails temporarily closed

MIRI: The Madu and Bukit Kasut trails at Niah National Park are temporarily closed to the public with immediate effect due to flooding caused by incessant rain in the area for the past few days. In announcing the temporary closure yesterday, Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) said water from a nearby

EIGHT post offices to be modernised

… at the cost of RM5 million to spur e-commerce activities KUCHING: Post Malaysia Berhad will modernise eight post offices in Sarawak, namely Kapit, Limbang, Serian, Lutong,Bintangor, Sarikei, Saratok and Sri Aman this year at the cost of RM5 million to spur e-commerce in the state. The Miri Poslaju centre

Rep allocates equipment worth RM12k to clinic

KABONG: Kabong Health Clinic received equipment worth RM12,000 for clinical use from Kabong State Assemblyman Mohd Chee Kadir yesterday. He made the contribution while on a visit to the , Kabong Health Clinic, here. In his speech during the visit, Chee said district health clinic plays an important role in

Floods cut off 250 villagers from outside world

BALAI RINGIN:  Approximately 60 families involving 250 people in the Kampung Tuba which is about 200 kilometers from here are inaccessible due to floods after incessant rains two days ago. In fact, a teacher from Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Tuba who was scheduled to attend a course at the Simunjan District