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Towards optimum service delivery of Malaysian Army

SAMARAHAN: The Malaysian Army has organised the movement of thousands of personnel to Sarawak including three groups, namely the Third Brigade, the 9th Brigade and the 31st Brigade. Senior Minister of Defence Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said this arrangement was to enable the operation of the Army under the

Penrissen Camp polyclinic benefits 12,000 personnel

SAMARAHAN: The completion of the Malaysian Armed Force (ATM) health polyclinic in Penrissen Camp will benefit around 12,000 ATM personnel, their families and veterans in Kuching. Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said this is the ministry’s initiative to depend less on the government hospitals in Kuching and

New surau to be named Surau Darul Ehsan Tun Abang Openg

LIMBANG: Kampung Bunga Raya’s new surau will allow for more religious activities and programmes to be held, says Datuk Hasbi Habibollah. The Deputy Minister of Rural Development II said the surau would be named in honour of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s late father. “In conjunction

Keeping city clean a shared responsibility

KUCHING: The public and local governments need to work together in keeping the environment of Kuching City clean, said Datuk Abdul Rahman Junaidi. The Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication urged all parties, regardless of where they are, to therefore come together to make sure the city is clean at

Most expensive, most in-demand durians

PADAWAN: Black Thorn Durian is a new durian breed which is not only the most expensive and also the most demanded breed, especially among commercial growers. Do you know that you can now buy Black Thorn Durian trees as well as the ever-popular Musang King Durian trees at the Bidayuh

Duo arrested in alleged murder case

KUCHING: Two men were arrested on suspicion of beating a teenage boy to death in an incident at Jalan Tun Jugah, here. The suspects, aged 43 and 50, were arrested by a police team from Kuching district police headquarters. Acting district police chief Supt Merbin Lisa said the incident happened

Bidayuh culture on show

PADAWAN: If you want to know more about the Bidayuh culture, arts and traditional cuisines, how about visiting the Bidayuh Mystique Festival 2022, which kicked off today at St Paul’s Parish Hall, Bunuk? At the three-day event, which ends on Sunday (31 July), besides admiring and buying traditional Bidayuh handcrafts

House damaged 40 pct in blaze

SIBU: A one-storey house caught fire during rush hour this afternoon but was quickly extinguished thanks to the prompt response of firemen. An emergency call was received at 12.14pm regarding a house on fire located at Jalan Sibu-Sarikei, after the Paradom roundabout. The State Fire and Rescue Operation Centre despatched

Explore Sarawak, immerse in CANFF

KUCHING: Explore more of Sarawak as this is the land known for its cultural diversity and ethnic or tribal groups, as well as its nature, adventures and festivals. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said Sarawak has various cultures, adventures, nature, food