Author: Nur Shazreena Ali

Treat loved ones to fine dining

KUCHING: Treat your loved ones to a fine dining experience this coming October at the Suasana On 18 Fine Dining restaurant at the 18th floor of Riverside Majestic Astana Wing Hotel. The Carvery Night Buffet offers a tantalising western cuisine while allowing patrons to experience the exquisite charm of Kuching

No shortage of face masks

KUCHING: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) has given an assurance that there is adequate supply of face masks throughout the state amid the haze onslaught. Sarawak KPDNHEP deputy director and head of enforcement Mohd Hanizam Kechek (pic) also denied claims that face masks were out of stock.

MMEA to carry out water bombing in Sri Aman

KUCHING:  Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Sarawak and Fire and Rescue Department will conduct water bombing operations to douse forest fires raging in Sri Aman. State MMEA director First Admiral (Maritime) Robert Teh Geok Chuan said yesterday the operation to douse peatland fires in Sri Aman would begin immediately. Its

Satok Fiesta 3.0 promises fun-filled weekend

KUCHING: The Satok Fiesta 3.0 slated for Sept 28 and 29 at the Sungai Maong community hall will be filled with lots of fun activities suitable for the whole family. Annually organised by the Friendly Neighbourhood Committee (KJM) from various areas of Sungai Maong under the jurisdiction of Kuching North

Bersatu to appoint six division heads

KUCHING:  Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) is to set up its Sarawak Bersatu official State Leadership Body (BPN). The state’s Bersatu said that the initiative is necessary to spearhead the Pakatan Harapan (PH) to promote the National Vision 2021-2030 Shared Prosperity among Sarawakians. “Bersatu hopes to strengthen the PH coalition

Constantly seek to improve

KUCHING: Rural small-medium enterprises (SMEs) are urged to consistently improve their abilities and skills through courses and training sessions organised by the Community Development Department. As such, Rural Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Harun said it was necessary for the ministry to monitor the development progression of entrepreneurs. “We do

‘We don’t give two hoots about Malayan politics’

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg says his top priority is to look after the affairs of Sarawak rather than being a busybody with Malayan politics. “We prefer to focus on state, rather than get involved in such issues which do not benefit Sarawak’s development,” he told

Mayor mulls Medan Niaga Satok facelift

KUCHING: The newly appointed Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) mayor Datuk Junaidi Reduan thinks Medan Niaga Satok at Kubah Ria here needs a facelift. He told reporters this after a walkabout programme at the market yesterday morning. “Based on my observation, this market needs a facelift, particularly in terms of

City under surveillance

Kuching city can be the safest city around with CCTVs KUCHING:  Kuching will go a notch up on the friendly and smart city ladder if closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance is installed in known crime hotspots in the city. “The installation of CCTVs will help security enforcement agencies to identify, track

Diploma at least for SeDidik teachers

KUCHING: All teachers working at SeDidik must possess at least a diploma qualification in Early Childhood Education (ECE) by 2021, said Welfare, Community Well-Being, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. She added that the requirement would involve all childcare and preschool centres under the government. “As