Author: Fasiha Khushiri

Unity of the ummah crucial

KUCHING: Muslims in the state have been called upon to remain united to ensure progress of the ummah (community). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that when disunity is not dealt with seriously, it could lead to destruction of the ummah and the country. “If disunity

Patients with eye ailments successfully treated

KUCHING: Sixty cataract and seven pterygium patients from various places here were successfully treated for their ailments. The treatment was held during the 15th Cataract and Pterygium Camp at Betong Hospital from Aug 5-6. The ‘Betong First Sight Programme’ was jointly organised by Lions Club of Kuching Metro, the Health

APM catches venomous snake in boarding school

KUCHING: A boarder at SK St Lawrence was surprised by a mangrove snake on his way to the dining hall late Today (Aug 8). According to Sri Aman Civil Defence officer Siti Huzaimah Ibrahim, at the time the students were in the dining hall for dinner about 5.46pm. “At the

USM to help in ombudsman training

KUCHING: Universiti Sains Malaysia plans to conduct ombudsman training for Certified Integrity Officers (CeIO) in Sarawak. Its legal adviser Dr. Khairul Anuar Che Azmi said USM will in this respect work with the Integrity and Ombudsman Unit of the Sarawak Premier’s Department (UNIONS). “It will include investigation procedures and investigation

Young Nazira cashes in on kunafa crave

KUCHING: The ‘kunafa’ phenomenon that is sweeping the country is now also being felt in this city. Photos of people standing in long queues at several shops selling the mouth-watering Arabic dessert are increasingly being shared by social media users. In this city, kunafa traders also make big profits. Young

141 pilgrims arrive home

KUCHING: Some 141 Sarawak KT32Q pilgrims for the 1443H/2022M Hajj season landed safely at Kuching International Airport (KIA) around 5.25pm yesterday afternoon. The arrival of the first group of Sarawak pilgrims was welcomed by Sarawak Deputy Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi and other guests of

Highly in demand scaffolding skills

KUCHING: The demand for skilled workers in the oil and gas industry is very much-needed nowadays, said Nor Hisham Mohd Arifin, who is chief executive officer of SRC Global Resources Sdn. Bhd. “Similarly this is also the case with the labour demand for scaffolding skills in several places such as

Yayasan Sarawak-sponsored students receive scaffolding proficiency certificate

KUCHING: Thirty Yayasan Sarawak-sponsored students received their scaffolding proficiency certificate here today. They were later advised to make full use of this skill to further their career. “Opportunities in the construction industry are plenty. What’s needed are effort and persistence,” said Mersal Abg Rosli. “I am delighted with the efforts

Meeting high demand for scaffolders

KUCHING: Thirty youth from all over Sarawak have completed a scaffolding training programme organised by SRC Global Resources Sdn Bhd. At the end of this intensive training they were awarded recognised competency certificates from authorities such as the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (JKKP), National Institute of Occupational Safety

Mixed reaction from Sarawakians

KUCHING: As Malaysians, nothing is more patriotic than showing one’s love for the Malay language and history. Hence having a pass in both subjects in the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) examination is crucial. In fact, SPM candidates who fail in core subjects such as Malay and History still have