Author: Magdalene Rogers

Traders keeping things real as CNY approaches

KUCHING: A sluggish economy is forcing many a trader here to take a pragmatic view of the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration. Yes, they have every intention to usher in the Year of the Tiger but, perhaps, minus the fanfare associated with the dawn of a new lunar year. A

Reliable transport industry important for economic growth: Lee

KUCHING: There is a need for a reliable, efficient and competitive transport industry for the country’s economic growth and development. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin Lee said Sarawak’s transition to Phase 4 of the National Recovery Plan early this year would spur interstate travel movement. “Therefore, the movement

Sarawakian families affected by Peninsular floods get aid

KUALA LUMPUR: Fifty-three Sarawakian families, who were affected by flash floods in Peninsular Malaysia, have been given assistance. This was in line with the government’s continuous efforts to assist flood victims by giving basic necessities, including mattresses, pillows and blankets. The items were contributed by federal Works Minister Datuk Seri

Baby orangutan born at Semenggoh Wildlife Centre

KUCHING: The Semenggoh Wildlife Centre has announced that the orang utan stork has landed and delivered its latest edition, a baby orangutan or ape at its centre. “Another successful orangutan conservation efforts by the Sarawak state government and Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC),” its official said in a press statement here

SUPP women also eyeing seats

KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Women chief Koh Teck Wan has vowed to lobby for women to be fielded in the party’s traditional seats in the next general election (GE15). “As women chief of SUPP, I will try my very best to fight for women members to represent our

No question of neglecting any community, assures YB

SIMANGGANG: The Chinese community, especially in the Lingga state constituency, will not be neglected or marginalised from enjoying the development benefitting other races. Lingga Assemblywoman Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor assured in a press statement here that all races in the state are taken care of equally, especially in receiving welfare,

14 new cases, zero fatality

KUCHING: Fourteen new Covid-19 cases have been reported in Sarawak here on Sunday, according to the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in its press statement. SDMC said there are currently 252,702 cumulative cases. Three cases each have been detected in Sibu and Bintulu, Miri (2), Kuching (2), Betong (2), Samarahan

Malaysians wish ailing Dr Mahathir quick recovery

KUCHING: Most Malaysians wish former Malaysian premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad well and hope that he will have a speedy recovery following his heart treatment at the Kuala Lumpur National Heart Institute (IJN). “He is one of Malaysia’s far sighted leaders and Keluarga Malaysia respect him for his vision during

Japanese Film Festival aims to bring Japan and Sarawak closer

KUCHING: Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Datuk Snowdan Lawan, has applauded the Japanese Film Festival (JFF), which kicked off on Thursday (Jan 20). He said the festival played an important role in promoting mutual understanding between Japan and Sarawak through films. “2022 signifies the 40th Look East Policy

JFF plays vital role in promoting culture, understanding

KUCHING: The Japanese Film Festival (JFF), which makes its comeback this year, plays an important role in promoting culture and mutual understanding between Japan and Sarawak. Datuk Snowdan Lawan, Assistant Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, said this when officiating at the opening ceremony of the festival at