Author: Natasha Jee

Graduates told to be disciplined and humble

KUCHING: It was a proud moment for 311 students from Technology College Sarawak (TCS) as they received their graduation scrolls yesterday. The university’s 15th convocation themed “Crystal Convocation” held at Riverside Majestic Hotel was witnessed by the Tourism, Art, Culture, Youth, and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah along

CityOne owner confident mall will reopen soon

KUCHING: The management of CityOne Megamall is confident that the mall will return to normal operations within the next few days.  Mall owner Stephen Long said the Fire and Rescue Department and the forensic team from Putrajaya had completed their investigations. “Now, a team of certified Structural Engineering Consultants is

Renovate after opening hours, says architect

KUCHING: Major renovation works on business premises should only be done outside operating hours. Malaysia Institute of Architects Sarawak Chapter (PAMSC) chairman Bong Joon Hin said this was to protect and safeguard the public from potential accidents. “In properly designed and constructed buildings, strict protocols and features are implemented in

NeNe Chicken Malaysia not under investigation

KUCHING: NeNe Chicken Malaysia has clarified that they have no say in the appointment of contractors and other persons working on its licensee’s restaurant at CityOne Megamall that was destroyed by a gas explosion on Tuesday. It turned out that the said outlet was under the authority and control of

Road users take note

KUCHING: There will be a temporary lane closure at the traffic light junction at Mile 6 Kuching-Serian Road this Saturday (Dec 8) from 8am to 5pm and road users are advised to use alternative roads. Lebuhraya Borneo Utara Sdn Bhd project manager when contacted yesterday explained that the closure was

‘Cashless Society and its Future’ Programme on Friday

KUCHING: A “Cashless Society and its Future” Programme will be held at the Youth and Sports Complex here this Friday (August 10\) from 3pm to 5pm. The programme is co-organised by Sarawak United National Youths Organisation (SABERKAS) Pantai Damai and Kota Sentosa Branches with the purpose of educating and encouraging

Over 600 partake in folk dance display

KUCHING: Around 607 folk dancers participated in the annual Kuching Festival Folk Dance Display in conjunct ion wi t h the Kuching Festival held at the Kuching Hockey Stadium on Sunday evening here. 35 teams in total from local and international took part. The local teams were from Kuching, Sibu,

Four more items may be subjected to SST

KUCHING: Four new additional items might be subjected to the Sales and Services Tax (SST) 2.0, which will take effect from September 1. The four items are domestic flights (except Rural Air Services), gaming, IT services and electricity. According to the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (Customs) Sarawak SST Division Senior

Boulevard Fun Ride attracts 800 cyclists

KUCHING: About 800 cyclists participated in the Boulevard Fun Ride organised by Boulevard Shopping Mall here yesterday. The cyclists gathered as early as 6.30am at the mall’s outdoor car park and started riding at 7am. The cyclists began the 29.3-km ride at the mall, proceeded to Batu Kawa, Matang, Satok