Author: Fasiha Khushiri

SEB Islamic body distributes sacrificial meat

KUCHING: Muslims across the state converged yesterday for Aidiladha prayers and the ritual sacrifice – the first time in two years – amid the relaxation of Covid-19 standard operating procedures by the Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS). “At Kampung Jaya Bakti, Sarawak Energy Berhad’s Islamic Workers Welfare Organisation (PKPI) offered four

State registers slight dip in Covid-19 cases

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded a total of 326 COVID-19 cases during the 27th epidemiology (epid) week, nine fewer than the 335 cases reported during the 26th epidemiology week. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in its weekly COVID-19 update said the new cases brings the cumulative COVID-19 cases in the state to

Company offers bitumen support to JKR

KUCHING: Borneo Asphalt Sdn Bhd (BASB) wishes to inform that they are willing to support JKR contractors on any shortfall of bitumen supply. “The objective of setting up BASB, which commenced operations in January 2021, was to ensure uninterrupted supplies of bitumen for road construction in Sarawak, particularly the Pan

Soil disturbance near SEB transmission tower bases a concern

KUCHING: Improper and unplanned earthworks or clearing works near Sarawak Energy’s transmission towers may affect the stability of slopes surrounding the foundation of these towers. When unchecked and in the worst-case scenario, the entire electrical tower may collapse, leading to a major electricity supply interruption in Sarawak. Sarawak Energy strongly

Senior citizens in need of help get NGO’s attention

KUCHING: Three senior citizens have received aid in the form of food and material donations from charity organisation Hope Place. Suffering from several illnesses like diabetes, high blood pressure and asthma, Pael Aming, 61, lives alone in Sungai Tapang, Kota Sentosa, Mile 7 here. She used to work in a

Deputy minister hosts information delegation

KUCHING: Sarawak Information (JaPen) director Jaafar Jantan paid a courtesy call on Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and Sarawak Public Communications Unit) Datuk Abdullah Saidol on Wednesday (July 6). The visit was aimed at strengthening cooperation between JaPen and the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), especially

Deputy minister receives visit from Information delegation

KUCHING: Sarawak Information (JaPen) director Jaafar Jantan paid a courtesy call on Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and Sarawak Public Communications Unit) Datuk Abdullah Saidol on Today (July 6). The visit was aimed at strengthening cooperation between JaPen and the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), especially

First City UC stages showcase after two-year lull

KUALA LUMPUR: The Faculty of Design & Built Environment (FDBE) of First City University College (First City UC) staged SEQUENCE 2022 once again after a two-year hiatus. SEQUENCE, a graduation showcase, was on virtual mode the last two years because of the pandemic. SEQUENCE 2022 showcased 60 projects, comprising 36

Queen visits Centre of Technical Excellence Sarawak

KUCHING: Raja Permaisuri Agong, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah visited the Heritage Technology and Gastronomy Academy, Centre of Technical Excellence Sarawak (Centex) here on yesterday (July 4). It is part of the Queen’s four-day work visit to Kuching. Tunku Azizah was welcomed by Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department

Queen arrives on four-day state visit

KUCHING: Her Majesty, Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah Al-Marhum Al-Mutawakkil Alallah Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj arrived at the Kuching International Airport yesterday for a four-day visit to Kuching. The Queen arrived on a special plane at 12 noon and was welcomed by the wife of Sarawak Premier, Puan