Author: Alverdtekoster Anyap

Bill will enhance political stability

KUCHING: The passing of the anti-party hopping Bill will enhance political stability in Malaysia, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. “Except those who did not turn up for the voting, both sides of the House voted for it. It received two-thirds majority in the Parliament. “In my personal view, this

Firemen’s quick response saves house

MIRI: Firemen’s quick response saved a house from complete destruction. The State Fire and Rescue Operation Centre (Bomba) received an emergency call at 11.42 pm last night from members of the public regarding the fire.   Firemen rushed to the incident located at Kampung Padang Kelulit, Bekenu, about 25 kilometres

JDT romp to 4-0 win over Sarawak United

KUCHING: Sarawak United Football Club (SUFC) had a night to forget as visiting Johor Darul Takzim (JDT) romp to a 4-0 victory at Stadium Negeri last night. JDT opened the scoresheet early at the 13th minute through with Ahmad Hazwan Bakri turning in a quick throw-in near the penalty box

Remember Covid-19 SOP, food festival-goers told

KUCHING: The public are reminded to give their cooperation when attending the Kuching Food Festival, which is making a comeback after a two-year absence due to the pandemic. Kuching City South Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the public should always be responsible and if anyone was unwell

Motorcycles up for grabs at Kuching food fest

KUCHING: Visitors will have the chance to win three motorcycles in a lucky draw event at the Kuching Food Festival 2022. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said, in order to participate in the lucky draw, the people need to register at https://kuchingfestivals.com/. Once registered, a

Many hands make light work

KUCHING: All organisations, including non-governmental organisations, (NGOs) in the Kampung Haji Baki area have been urged to continue cooperating with each other well regardless of political and social beliefs. Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang said this is important because they are also the entities responsible for village development. He

More to silat than combat skills

KUCHING: Youths have been told to keep alive the traditional martial arts of silat, not only as an international combat sports but also for its inherent values. State Legislative Assembly Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nasar reminded that silat is not just a sport but also part

Padawan Raft Safari to go international

PADAWAN: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang said with the success of the Padawan Raft Safari in June, the area has demonstrated its potential to host extreme sports events. Plans are already underway to make the Padawan Raft Safari an international event next year, he revealed. “It is

Police to probe footage of car thief beaten by public

KUCHING: The district police will investigate a footage of a suspected car thief beaten by members of the public. District police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said, on July 21 at 10pm, the police detected the video going viral on Facebook uploaded by a user named Boboi Sot. “The two minute

Eight illegals ordered to turn back when trying to enter Sarawak

BAU: Eight illegal immigrants were ordered to turn back after they were caught crossing the Malaysia-Indonesia border by a patrol unit. A spokesperson for the First Infantry Division headquarters said the immigrants were spotted crossing the border by a patrol unit in an area of operation under the Third Infantry