Author: Gabriel Lihan

Housing developer Sentoria Borneo Land ordered to pay over RM200k

KUCHING: Housing developer Sentoria Borneo Land Sdn Bhd has been ordered to pay a total of RM249,696.37 in compensation to house buyers. The Tribunal for Housing Purchaser’s Claims made the decision in a hearing here on Thursday (Aug 18). “Today, there are six cases involving late delivery of property and

Looking forward to more aid

KUCHING: Members of the public are looking forward to the announcement of the Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS) 9.0. The financial package is expected to be announced soon which will help the people to cope with the increasing of cost of living. Deputy Premier Datuk Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian

Unity a hallmark of stability: Awang Tengah

KUCHING: Unity and mutual understanding is key to political stability. And in this respect Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government is committed to taking care of every community’s well-being. He said that the state is very inclusive and prioritises the needs

Place priority on education, entrepreneurship

KUCHING: The Kedayan community has been urged to place priority on education, which is the key to future successes and development to the society. In making the call, Deputy Premier Datuk Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said he would like to see more entrepreneurship and businesses participation in the Kedayan community.

Festive MAGGI campaign raises over RM40,000

KUCHING: MAGGI has raised funds over RM40,000 for charity homes in East Malaysia. The recently-concluded MAGGI “Jom Masuk & Berkongsi Bersama” campaign which celebrated the Tadau Kaamatan and Hari Gawai festivities in Sabah and Sarawak respectively, raised a total of RM42,437 in aid of the underprivileged communities. Proceeds from the

Artworks by special needs children at Aeon Mall

KUCHING: Lions Club is collaborating with Kuching Association of Talent Development and Welfare of Special Needs (KATSN) and Divine Will Society to organise an art gallery by children of special needs. According to a statement, the art gallery will display artworks and paintings by children of special needs at Aeon

Thumbs up to compulsory, free secondary education

KUCHING: Primary education in Malaysia is compulsory and free, according to Article 28 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, which Malaysia is signatory to. There have been calls for secondary education to be compulsory and free, too. Experts and educationists are urging the government to amend

Bridge to improve road connectivity

LUNDU: The construction of Selampit Bridge will enhance road connectivity from Pontianak to Kuching, said Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang. “That route will take about six hours and it is the shortest compared to the other routes available. We want the development to be fast,” he said during a working visit by

IVF treatment via EPF account

KUCHING: Sunway Fertility Centre offers financial assistance for In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) through the Employees Provident Fund (EPF). Locals who opt for the IVF package provided by the Sunway Fertility Centre at Canaan Square, Jalan Stuttong Baru amounting to RM15,999 may apply for the financial assistance using the EPF, account two.

Astronaut lauds Sarawak students on STEM

KUCHING: Sarawakians have huge potential to excel in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Malaysian astronaut Datuk Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Sheikh Mustapha said that students in Sarawak are smart and they seem very interested in the STEM subjects. “I have incredible hopes for them (Sarawakian students) because I know