Author: Alexandra Lorna

Phase 3 of Riverbank Park opens

KUCHING: The third phase of Batu Kawa Riverbank Park here is now open to the public, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. Dr Sim who is also the Batu Kawah assemblyman, said that the phase 3 is finally open to public after the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP)

Traffic woes to be addressed urgently

BINTULU: Traffic congestion at the traffic lights on Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi here will be addressed as soon as possible. According to Tanjong Batu assemblyman, Johnny Pang Leong Ming, he received received complaints from the public regarding the traffic congestion and his team from the constituency People’s Service Centre has

Kuching Hockien Association to hold photography and short video contests

KUCHING: The Kuching Hockien Association (KHA) is inviting photography and video enthusiasts to participate in the upcoming Harmonious Sarawak Photography Competition and Harmonious Sarawak Short Video Creation Competition. KHA president Datuk Richard Wee said that the competitions will be held in conjunction with the Seng Ong Deity Birthday and Procession

PTTEP reaches out to empower Sarawak, Sabah students

KUCHING: PTTEP, a petroleum exploration and production company, has contributed over RM370,000 through the Malaysia Relief Agency (MRA) to foster education, environment and empowerment among students in East Malaysia. The MRA aims to uplift and empower the lives of more than 500 students from diverse communities in Sabah and Sarawak.

Capping airfare better idea than subsidising

KUCHING: The capping of airfares at RM599 for one-way economy class flights from the peninsula to Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan for travel on the three days before Hari Raya Aidilfitri this year is more appropriate than subsidising flights. In stating this, Dr Dzul Hadzwan Husaini, a senior lecturer at Universiti

UNIMAS celebrates outstanding Alumni at Icon Awards Gala Night

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Alumni Icon Awards Gala Night 2023 marked a significant occasion for the university as it recognized exceptional alumni in various fields. With a total of 59,994 alumni from 61 countries worldwide, UNIMAS vice-chancellor Prof Dr Ahmad Hata Rasit said the event plays a

Celebrate Chap Goh Mei with Deputy Premier tomorrow

KUCHING: The Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian extends an open invitation to the public to join in the Chinese New Year and Chap Goh Mei festivities. Dr Sim, who is also the Batu Kawah assemblyman, said the event will take place at the newly completed multipurpose hall

21 SMEs participating in inaugural festival

KUCHING: The two-day inaugural Borneo SMEs Festival 2024 features 21 small and medium enterprises (SME) from Kalimantan and Sarawak. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the Feb 23-24 event which encompasses various sectors such as F&B, trading and travel, aims to showcase the entrepreneurial spirit

76 certified as integrity officers 

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 76 Sarawak Civil Service (SCS) officers received certification as Certified Integrity Officers (CeIO) during the 10th Convocation Ceremony of the CeIO programme. The ceremony was held at the Tun Hussien Onn Hall, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur here on Thursday involving 481 officers from the

24 more dialysis machines for 14 health facilities

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of 24 haemodialysis machines worth RM987,600 will be distributed to 14 health facilities statewide. In stating this, Women, Early Childhood, and Community Well-being Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said one of these machines worth RM41,150 has been allocated to the Sarawak Heart Centre here. “This