Author: Jacintha Jolene

Temporary closure of Painted Cave at Niah National Park

KUCHING: The Painted Cave at Niah National Park, Miri has been temporarily closed for visiting, effective from Jan 13, until further notice. Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) said the closure is due to damaged plankwalks along the route from Gan Kira to Painted Cave (approximately 3.5km from Park Headquarters), caused by

Council meets target to complete projects

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has successfully completed several projects under its jurisdiction for the year 2022-2023. According to MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng, some of the projects completed include repairing works at Taman Sahabat and Mayor Song Swee Guan Park in 2022; thermoplastic paint marking with the

Crocodile attacks not in Sarawak, clarifies SFC

KUCHING: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) has clarified that the recent viral video circulating on social media on the reported crocodile attacks did not take place in Sarawak but rather in Desa Delas, Air Gegas district in South Bangka Regency (Basel), Indonesia. In a statement released today, the SFC urged

ICQS post set to boost tourism

BAU: The completion of the Immigration, Customs, Quarantine, and Security (ICQS) post in Serikin is anticipated to boost the tourism industry between Malaysia and Indonesia. Deputy Minister of Transport (Riverine and Marine) Datuk Henry Harry Jinep emphasised the need for the ICQS post in Serikin to be on par with

Serikin ICQS to have modern facilities

BAU: The Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) post in Serikin requires better facilities, especially in terms of water and electricity supply as well as telecommunication. Deputy Minister for Transport (Riverine and Marine) Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said these are among the key issues which had been identified for the

Rabid dog caught in search operation

KUCHING: A dog displaying aggressive rabies behaviour which has bitten several individuals at Tabuan Desa Indah here has been caught today. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng announced this on a Facebook post following the continuous search operation. “The dog that attacked residents in Lorong Keranji

Third phase of riverbank park ready by CNY

KUCHING: The third phase of the Batu Kawa Riverbank Park is expected to be ready by the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the third phase, connecting Phase 1 and 4 of the project, will have various recreational facilities. This include skateboarding,

Mayor warns of suspected rabid dog in Tabuan Desa Indah

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng has urged the public to remain vigilant as a dog displaying aggressive rabies behaviour continues to roam Tabuan Desa Indah. In an announcement posted on his Facebook post recently, Wee said the light brown pedigree dog has bitten and

RM102k allocation to boost digital learning at SK Sacred Heart, Semeba

KUCHING: An allocation of RM102,000 from the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) to SK Sacred Heart, Semeba will be utilised to establish five classrooms equipped with digital technology. Headmistress Magdelene Lilawati noted that this is part of the school’s efforts to enhance progress in the field of education, especially in

Help needed finding Moh’s family

KUCHING: The Sibu Hospital is urgently seeking the family or next of kin of a 65-year-old Chinese male patient, Moh Hion Soon. Moh, a resident of No 62, Taman Permai Barat 1, Sibu, is believed to have been involved in a motorcycle accident. In a statement recently, the hospital said