KUCHING: The state government has allocated RM85 million for the construction of Buntal Bridge and a 8.5km-long access road from Kampung Bako to Buntal in Santubong. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is part of the government’s effort to further develop the coastal areas in Sarawak.
KUCHING: Before one goes abroad for work or travel, it is highly important to seek assistance from, or at least inform, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) first. Why so? Not that the ministry wants to know your every movement or doings, but it is for your safety. Take for
KUCHING: A 35-year-old man from Kuching was arrested yesterday for alleged involvement in a job scam in Cambodia. Sarawak Commercial Crimes Investigation Department chief Supt Mustafa Kamal Gani Abdullah said the suspect was arrested at the State Police Headquarters at 3pm after his statement was taken. “Currently, further investigation is
KUCHING: No information was given to the District Office in Bau to assist the people with their application or updating of the Bantuan Sara Hidup (BSH) or Cost of Living Aid. Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said this in response to a statement made by Democratic Action Party
KUCHING: Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysian (Bersatu) Sarawak is now a new member of Pakatan Harapan (PH) in the state. PH Sarawak, a coalition of Democratic Action Party (DAP), Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) and Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah), welcomes it, said PH Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen after attending the four-coalition’s
KUCHING: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) is urging all car vendors to comply with the New Car Assessment Programme for Southeast Asian Countries (Asean NCAP) Labelling Compliance Guidelines. This means that car vendors must go through the safety procedures such as crash test to ensure the car
KUCHING: Datuk Dr Mustapha Ahmad Marican, head of a non-governmental organisation (NGO), Antarabangsa, has an interesting story concerning his involvement in getting 47 Malaysians detained in Cambodia released last weekend. Mustapha is not a celebrity so he’s not widely known even in Malaysia. So for those not in the know,
KUCHING: Nur Mohammad Arif Bokhari was one of the few persons who attempted to escape from the house in which he and 46 of his compatriots stayed in Poi Pet, Cambodia. Kept in the house and not allowed to leave, he wanted to escape after being informed by Chinese nationals
KUCHING: Nur Mardiana Mohamad Hamzah, one of the Malaysian scam victims in Cambodia, handed over her passport and cellphone all except a spare cellphone, unknown to her captives. The 25-year-old petite and soft-spoken Mardiana from Matang near here also hoped to work in a hotel upon her arrival in Cambodia
KUCHING: Mental health assessment and counselling will be provided to the 40 Sarawakians who are now home following their ordeal in Cambodia. State Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said it was best to let the ex-detainees rest and catch up with their
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