Author: Alexandra Lorna

National convention shows Unity Government’s solidarity

KUCHING: The Unity Government national convention is seen as a support by its coalition parties for the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Political analyst, Dick Lembang Dugun said the convention that takes place today at the World Trade Centre KL is also seen as a preparation to

Elections will gauge support for Unity Government

KUCHING: The distribution of seats for the forthcoming elections in six states in Peninsular Malaysia is expected to be raised during the Unity Government National Convention. According to Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) political analyst Dr. Lee Kuok Tiung the elections involving Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Penang would

CMS hosts Aidilfitri open house

KUCHING: Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad (CMS) hosted their Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2023 open house for their clients and staff to foster the spirit of togetherness today. The event saw about 1,000 invited guests, including media practitioners coming together to celebrate, mingle around and expand networking with each other. The company

Lane closes temporarily for rectification work

KUCHING: A Pan Borneo Highway lane along Jalan Kuching-Bau is closed temporarily due to rectification work  for permanent water pipe crossing. Pan Borneo Highway Branch (PBHB) of Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD), in a statement released at its Facebook post, said that the affected three areas were Simpang Musi, Kampung

Kampung Tebaang Daro to get several projects worth RM5.22mil

DARO: Kampung Tebaang will be the site of several projects totalling RM5.22mil this year. According to Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad, among the projects that were approved were the RM4.6mil new mosque and the RM350,000 futsal court. “Other projects are the upgrading of the village hall costing RM120,000, and the improvement

Vaccinate your pet dog to curb rabies

KUCHING: A mass free anti-rabies vaccination programme by the Serian Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVSS) will be held on May 13 for pet dogs in Siburan and Serian here. According to DVSS in its Facebook post, the programme will be from 9.30 am to 4  pm at Dewan Pertubuhan

State’s first solar hybrid station

KUCHING: The Long San Solar Hybrid Station is the first solar hybrid station in Sarawak to utilise advanced Lithium-Ion battery and energy management system to optimise renewable energy generation and reduce dependence on costly diesel fuel. Chairman of Sarawak Energy Datuk Amar Abdul Hamed Sepawi said the RM10 million solar

Solar hybrid station brings better living standard

KUCHING: The Long San Solar Hybrid Station is another example of the state government’s efforts to provide rural communities with stable, reliable and affordable 24-hour electricity supply and achieve full electrification by 2025. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said while the domestic households of Long San

Students, teachers advised to take extra care during hot weather

KUCHING: Students and teachers of SK Jalan Ong Tiang Swee here were advised to take extra care, especially during the current hot weather. “Teachers are grateful they now can wear sportswear due to the hot weather. For the students, I reminded them to take extra care,” Bandar Kuching MP Dr

37 longhouses in Repok get Projek Pintu aid

SARIKEI: A total of 37 longhouses comprising 618 doors in the Repok constituency here received Projek Pintu assistance from assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii. Huang said the government would continue to strive to develop and make progress in rural areas. “Development planning is implemented in stages, depending on the