Author: Alverdtekoster Anyap

Congress can help state environmentally

KUCHING: The World Engineering, Science and Technology Congress (ESTCON 2022) can help provide solutions for Sarawak in preserving and sustaining the environment and towards the use green energy in the future. “It is in our state policy to go for environmental sustainability and also use green energy. That’s why we

Sarawak epitomises racial and religious harmony

KUCHING: Continue to protect and preserve the harmony, peace and unity of Sarawak’s multiracial society, says Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. The Deputy Premier said that Sarawak is an example of how people of various racial and religious backgrounds could live together as one community. “We have been an example

Suspected river poisoning destroys aquatic lives

KUCHING: Dead fishes found floating in Sungai Endap early yesterday has led to suspicion of river poisoning by unknown individuals. The incident was recounted by a medical practitioner, Dr Ashok Segar, who lives at Mile 15-16, Jalan Kuching Serian, Mandala Drive, where the river flows through his property. “This morning,

Need for formula to address rising living cost

PADAWAN: The new federal government should come up with a formula to take care of Malaysians in the face of the rising cost of living. Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin said besides looking into the welfare of all citizens, it should also help the youth in terms of getting

STB to fully exploit City of Gastronomy recognition

SANTUBONG: Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) has every intention to capitalise on Kuching’s recognition as a Creative City of Gastronomy in the world. STB Chief Executive Officer Sharzede Salleh Askor said, as a product marketing and promotion platform that has agencies and branches for the industry, the board is committed to

Teenager killed in motorbike crash

BAU: A 16-year-old motorcyclist was killed after his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck along Jalan Bau/Stass here last night (Nov 25). District police chief DSP Poge Nyaon said the police received a report of the accident around 10.30pm. “The accident happened when the pickup truck broke down and was

Trekking Expedition to Blue Pool attracts 40

SANTUBONG: A total of 40 people participated in the Trekking Expedition to Blue Pool through the Brahim’s Outdoor Programme in East Malaysia held in Sarawak for the first time. The Brahim’s Dewina Group of Companies Executive Chairman Datuk Seri Ibrahim Ahmad said, all the participants consisted of the Sarawak Workers’

Three in two vehicles injured in crash

KUCHING: Three women were injured in an early morning collision today between a multipurpose vehicle (MPV) and a compact vehicle. Report about the incident was received by the State Fire and Rescue Operations Centre (Bomba) at 7.13am, saying the occurrence was at a junction to Kampung Pasir Pandak. A rescue

68 summonses issued, three arrested during Ops Mabuk

KUCHING: A total of 68 summonses were issued and three people arrested for driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol in an operation along Jalan Tabuan last night (Nov 25). Kuching OCPD ACP Ahsmon Bajah said the Ops Mabuk operation comprised three officers and 14 police traffic personnel

Elderly man sustains burns in house blaze

KUCHING: An elderly man sustained burns when his house at Siol Kandis here caught fire this morning (Nov 26). The State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre said firefighters from the Petra Jaya Fire and Rescue Station were immediately directed to the scene after a report was received at