KUCHING: Although tourist arrival from China in Sarawak is not high, the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak has indirect effect on the local tourism industry. Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) Kuching branch chairman Sim Kiang Chiok stated that last year, Sarawak has only 40,000 China nationals visiting Sarawak
MP gets justice KUCHING: Former journalist Joseph Tawie apologised to Batang Sadong MP Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri in Kuching High Court yesterday for defaming her in his Facebook page. Tawie read out the agreed statement of apology in front of Nancy during an open court proceeding before High Court Judge
KUCHING: Nestlé Malaysia launched its biggest nationwide contest to date, giving Malaysians an opportunity to fulfil their dreams and earn a “salary for life” through the ‘Peraduan Nestlé Gaji Seumur Hidup’ (Nestlé ‘Salary for Life’ contest) by just purchasing RM15 worth of Nestlé products in a single receipt. The contest
KUCHING: Forgive and forget – Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri makes a new friend after receiving a public apology from former journalist Joseph Tawie for defaming her. Nancy had sued Tawie over his Facebook posts on May 10 and 13 last year which insinuated that Nancy has abused her power by
KUCHING: Sarawak Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Chong Chieng Jen, according to Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, is an expert when it comes to dangling the carrot. The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister said Chong had been making a lot of promises—even before the 2018 general election in the State Legislative
KUCHING: Ten orphans and senior citizens from the Asnaf (poor) group in Lundu received donations in the form of cash and rice. The donations were presented by Tanjung Datu assemblywoman Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu. Although she is packed with a busy schedule, she still allocated some of her time to
KUCHING: The imposition of the State Sales Tax (SST) on imported tyres and tyres attached to imported vehicles in Sarawak will further burden the rakyat (people), said Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Deputy Minister Chong Chieng Jen. He was referring to a recent decision by the state government to impose
KUCHING: Andreana Celly Haron and Nicholas Stindin Tikok were crowned Miss Cute and Mister Cute Sarawak 2020 respectively at the final of a pageant held at the Old Court House here, last Saturday night. Each winner walked away with spa and facial care vouchers worth RM700 sponsored by Raflesia Wellness
BAU: For the first time ever, the Pekan Siniawan Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) on Friday held an open house in conjunction with Chap Goh Mei (15th day of Chinese New Year) celebration here. Pekan Siniawan JKKK Youth chief Dylan Lai, said, “For this year’s Chap Goh Mei celebration,
KUCHING: It has yet to deliver its14th General Election (GE14) promises, but that does not stop Pakatan Harapan (PH) from making more promises. PH Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen, remembered for his GE14 promise to give Sarawak its 20 per cent oil and gas royalty and 50 per cent of
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