Author: Nura V Lorna

People in flood prone areas urged to be cautious

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Open has urged the people to be cautious throughout the rainy season, particularly during these three months. He advised those living near flood prone areas to always heed the instructions of the authorities. As the state most often experiences the monsoon

Need for coordinated water system plan

KUCHING: The flood in Kampung Sungai Bedaun demonstrates the need for a coordinated water flow system and more organised drainage. This was pointed out by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at a press conference after visiting the temporary evacuation centre (PPS) in Kampung Bedaun today (Dec

Over 900 pct surge in visitor arrivals

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded a more than 900 per cent increase in visitor arrivals from January to November this year, compared to the same period last year. Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) chief executive officer Sharzede Salleh Askor stated that the state received more than 1.6 million visitors, surpassing the board’s target

Sarawak to move towards ecotourism

KUCHING: Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) has pledged to develop the state into positioning towards a world-leading ecotourism destination next year. Its chief executive officer (CEO) Sharzede Salleh Askor said the industry is currently undergoing a recovery stage to prepare for 2023 which is in line with the third phase of

Enthralling tourism-related events of 2022

IN 2022, a number of tourism-related events were held across the state, which made Sarawak appear to be very lively. From music to art, the organisation of related festivals has drawn many festival-goers from within and outside the country, resulting in a surge in the number of tourists visiting Sarawak.

FFB restriction due to inspection, says ministry

KUCHING: An annual Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) inspection of a palm oil mill in Lundu had led to a restriction on the acquisition of fresh fruit bunches (FFB). According to the Plantation and Commodities Ministry the Sampadi Palm Oil Mill, owned by FGV Palm Industries Sdn Bhd

MoU has no bearing on GPS independence

KUCHING: Is Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is in danger of losing its independence now that it is among the signatories to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise the federal unity government? The question, according to Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman, does not arise at all as the MoU is

Outstation shoppers savour ambience as Christmas nears

WINTER wonderlands featuring Santa, cute animals, Christmas trees and other decorations have popped up in malls throughout Kuching as the most wonderful time of the year draws near. The buying frenzy has increased as Christmas approaches, indicating that consumer confidence has recovered following the economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Authorities pick up pace in hunt for power thieves

MIRI: Another two cryptocurrency mining operations here were crippled in a raid by authorities. A joint raid conducted by Sarawak Energy, the Utility and Telecommunication Ministry and police in Desa Senadin last week uncovered a total of 85 cryptocurrency mining servers. In a statement today, Sarawak Energy said direct tapping

Uggah banks on working closely with Zahid, Nanta

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas is looking forward to working closely with the newly-minted Deputy Prime Minister and Works Minister. He congratulated Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi for helming their respective ministries and hoped they would strive to enhance road