Author: Nura V Lorna

Two ministries to address stalled water projects

KUCHING: The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) and the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) are set to hold discussions soon to address issues related to rural water supply projects (BALB) in Sarawak and Sabah. Deputy Prime Minister cum PETRA Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said

Abide by the law to curb road mishaps: DPM

KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has urged citizens to adhere to road regulations as the number of road accidents in Sarawak shows no signs of decreasing. Citing records that show a 9.8 per cent increase in road accidents in 2023 compared to 2022, he emphasised the importance

Governor creates a buzz with surprise breakfast outing

KUCHING: It was a morning of excitement and heartfelt moments at Old Rex Cafe here as Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and wife Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi made a surprise visit for breakfast, creating a buzz among the public. Arriving at 8.30 am,

Bridge to open before Christmas

MARUDI: Significant progress has been made in the construction of the Marudi Bridge, which now stands 86.3 per cent complete. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil, said that the bridge is on track to be opened to the public before Christmas. “This bridge

Riot urges ministry to inspect ILP Serian for immediate opening

SERIAN: Local MP Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem has called on project monitoring agencies under the Ministry of Human Resources to conduct an urgent visit to the Industrial Training Institute (ILP) Serian. He said the construction of the institute is fully completed and is only awaiting its official launch. The

BSMF makes a comeback on Oct 11 and 12

KUCHING: Music enthusiasts, mark your calendars! Borneo Sonic Music Festival (BSMF) is making a grand comeback this October, and the excitement is palpable. Superfans have a golden opportunity to grab Super Early Bird tickets starting July 7 at 12 pm on their official website at www.borneosonic.com. This exclusive sale offers

Sarawak calls for greater representation in MMC

KUCHING: The current representation in the Malaysia Medical Council (MMC) is worse than Sarawak’s representation in the Parliament of Malaysia. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian lamented that despite having 33 members, MMC has only one representative each from Sarawak and Sabah. With Sarawak Medical Council (SMC) or

Conference told of Sarawak’s challenging peat soils

KUCHING: Sarawak’s unique geoengineering challenges, such as its extensive peat soils, necessitate innovative solutions that integrate green technologies and sustainable practices. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg highlighted the difficulties in construction posed by these conditions, noting that structures built on peat soils often face significant settlement

Sebuyau elevated road plans to be presented soon

KUCHING: Three packages of the elevated road project in Sebuyau will be presented to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg in the near future. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the appointed consultant is currently preparing the plan, ensuring the project is progressing as scheduled.