Author: Alexius Khung

Swinburne holds lung cancer awareness programme

KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus here held a lung cancer awareness programme in its auditorium yesterday in conjunction with World Lung Cancer Day. The programme was aimed at creating awareness of lung cancer and knowledge about the disease not only among students but also members of the public.

Japanese performers kick off Kuching Festival

KUCHING: A group of Japanese traditional drummers performed at the Kuching Festival 2019 opening at the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) theatre. MBKS mayor Datuk James Chan was delighted to have the performers here all the way from Asuke, Japan. He said that he was impressed with the Japanese efficiency,

Make S’wak powerhouse in weightlifting: Ong

KUCHING: The National Junior and Senior Weightlifting Championship, Sarawak Circuit 1 kicked off at tHe Spring Shopping Mall here yesterday. Datuk Ayub Rahmat and chief executive officer of Sarawak Sports Corporation, Dr Ong Kong Swee jointly officiated at the opening ceremony at South Court, Ground Floor, tHe Spring Shopping Mall,

RM150k to upgrade drains

KUCHING: Floods continue to occur in Kota Padawan near here because the drainage system has not been upgraded which resulted in SJK Chung Hua Batu 10 in the bazaar experiencing flood problems quite regularly. “We are now upgrading these earth drains to concrete ones for efficient discharge of rain water,”

Educational programme to encourage schools to learn English

KUCHING: The National Geographic Learning English Programme was introduced to the students of SJK Chung Hua Batu 10 to enhance their academic and books were awarded as a complimentary from the programme. Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang revealed that he had sponsored the books to contribute to

PBB ‘aye’ to voting at 18

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women Wing has agreed to the federal government’s proposal to lower the voting age from 21 to 18. PBB Women chief Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the voices of the youth and their participation in nation building should be encouraged as part and parcel

Better facilities for RWMF  

KUCHING: Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV) at Damai Central is improving its pathways and WiFi connection for the upcoming Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF). As part of the facelift, there is a new concrete pavement with Sarawak designs at the entrance of SCV. Wooden paths have been replaced by pavements to

Aiman wet market to open soon

KOTA SEMARAHAN: Construction works on the wet market situated behind Aiman Mall here have been completed and will officially be open to local traders in the next few months. Samarahan Municipal Council chairman Datuk Peter Minos said that trading lots would soon be allotted to eligible traders to conduct  business

Premier 101 Food Centre a paradise for foodies

One-stop food centre The Premier 101 Food Centre located at Jalan Kempas, Tabuan Heights is well known as a food emporium of local and international cuisine. It is an open-air food centre where everyone can enjoy the ambiance of people’s chattering, and there’s a high chance you could even find

Over 500 metric tonnes of municipal waste daily

KUCHING: Trienekens Sdn Bhd currently serves a domestic population of more than 600,000 with an average daily collection of slightly over 500 metric tonnes of municipal waste in Kuching. Trienekens has services within and outside Kuching District under Kuching North City Hall (DBKU), Kuching South City Hall (MBKS) and Padawan