KUCHING: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB), formerly United People’s Party (UPP), representatives have been excluded in the finalised new line-up of more than 700 councillors in the state’s 24 local councils. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing (pic) said the list was approved during the state
KUCHING: Sarawak is at the bottom three states for drug abuse nationwide, said Tourism, Art, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. However, in recent years, there had been a shift in trend on drug usage from traditional to synthetic drugs. Although Sarawak is ranked among the
KUCHING: Police arrested two people in a drug bust at Kampung Bumbok, Jalan Batu Kitang here on Friday. Padawan district police deputy chief DSP Merbin Lisa said the duo aged 16 and 24 were arrested at a roadside hut at 9.50pm, for drug possession. “Upon further checks on the two
KUCHING: Swift action by a driver in dousing off fire that engulfed his car saved the vehicle from being completely razed on Saturday. State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) spokesperson said the department received a report at 10.39pm, of a burning car in front of a hotel along Jalan Tabuan
LIMBANG: A woman was among four individuals arrested for alleged drug possession following a drug bust at a government quarters near Taman Pertama on Friday. Limbang district police chief Supt Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said the 20-year-old suspect from Kampung Meriting Sundar, Lawas and her three male friends aged
KUCHING: The third edition of the Rainforest Fringe Festival (RFF) was launched in full spectacle and in the presence of Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah. The Queen had come to see her one great pastime — the Lembaran Emas Songket and Keringkam of Sarawak runway showcase held
KUCHING: Thirty-three households in Batu Kitang constituency will soon benefit from the House Repair for the Poor programme which enters its second phase under the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government’s assistance for the needy. Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang (pic) said under the first phase of the programme, 35
KUCHING: A cute puppy — puppies are too often cute — will melt the heart of any dog lover. But if you are the kind who loves puppies so much, there is one puppy you better not fall in love with if you come across it. This particular puppy is
KUCHING: Closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras have been installed under a pilot project to monitor illegal dumpers in the fight against illegal dumping of rubbish. Kuching South City mayor Dato James Chan Khay Syn said the measure which was implemented at the end of last month is aimed at preventing
KUCHING: ENE (East Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, the operator of New Magnum handed over a total of RM42,000 to Kuching City South Council (MBKS) yesterday in support of the Kuching Food Fair. Its regional manager Liew Lee Chuan said New Magnum has been sponsoring Kuching Festival for almost 30 years and
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