Author: Fasiha Khushiri

Voting without fail – despite with crutches

KUCHING: Even having to walk with crutches, a retired policeman, did not give up the opportunity to exercise his right to vote. Johan Taha, 79, said he has never missed an opportunity to vote in the Petra Jaya Parliament since registering as a voter. “Alhamdulillah, I am satisfied to be

First time voting gives a sense of excitement for siblings

KUCHING: Having the opportunity to vote for the first time in the 15th general election (GE-15) today clearly gave a sense of excitement to three siblings who went to vote as young voters. Najla Qarllisha Omar Alli, 25, said that this GE has its own meaning for her because she

18 villages and two schools to get clean, treated water

KUCHING: Eighteen villages and two schools will enjoy clean, treated water once the new pipelines from Bawang Ubor to Pangkalan Jawa junction to Rh Jubang junction are extended. The project was kicked off on Today (Nov 16) by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. “Once the extension work

Dr Sim: Sarawak govt will continue to help Chinese national schools

KUCHING: The Sarawak government will continue to channel aid to Chinese national schools, assures Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. In fact, the number of special grants had increased every year since this was implemented in 2015 during the tenure of former chief minister, the late Pehin Sri

Abdul Karim extends condolences to Affandi’s family

KUCHING: Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has expressed his condolences following the passing of the former permanent secretary in several ministries in this state Affandi @ Pandi Keli. Affandi, 68, died along with two of his family members Aneeqa Affand ,35

Crucial to archive important documents

KUCHING: The National Archive is an important repository institution to treasure critical documents for future reference. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the institution plays an important role just like the museum. “This is important to protect the national heritage. If this institution collapses, we will

Airline will give tourism shot-in-the-arm

KUCHING: The establishment of a local airline can boost the tourism industry in the state, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Tourism, Creative Industries and Performing Arts Minister said that when Sarawak has its own airline, it will be easy to bring tourists directly into the state. “One

Premier welcomes sharing of digital expertise between federal and state

KUCHING: Rapid development in the world of technology has a direct impact on archival institutions due to the explosion of data and information in this era. Therefore, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg focused on an integrated ecosystem to foster an inclusive digital society, develop the digital

Caring for the environment with Semariang Batu villagers

KUCHING: The Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) invites the local community to take care of their environment together through its inclusivity programme. The inclusivity programme with the community was launched on Sept 5, 2020 in Kampung Senari. Mayor of DBKU Datuk Junaidi Reduan said this programme is a continuation of

Flying Doctor Service making its way statewide from Nov 18-29

KUCHING: The Flying Doctor Service (FDS) is making its way to various locations statewide from Nov 18 to 29. In a statement on Friday (Nov 11), the Health Department said the locations included Samarahan, Kuching, Kapit, Miri and Bintulu divisions. In Samarahan, the FDS is available on Nov 23 at