Sabah is now M’sia’s top CPO producer
KUCHING: Sarawak, which recorded a lower production of crude palm oil (CPO) in October 2019, has lost its dominant position among producing states to neighbouring Sabah. Sabah’s CPO production last month…
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OM S’wak pays US$16 mln to project lenders
KUCHING: OM Materials (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd (OM Sarawak), which owns a ferro alloy smelting plant in Samalaju Industrial Park, Bintulu, has made loan repayments of US$16 million to project finance…
4,000 expected for Spartan Race 2020
KUCHING: The Spartan Race will be held twice next year, in April and October, said Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. “The race from April 4 to…
Man with syabu and Erimin pills arrested
KUCHING: A 37-year-old substance abuse suspect was arrested in front of a local hotel. He was apprehended by personnel from Kuching Narcotics Crime Investigation Division (BSJND) around 1.30 am on…
Foreigner apprehends thief
KUCHING: A 27-year-old man has been caught for breaking into and stealing from a workshop last Sunday. The incident happened at 1.30am at a workshop located here at Sejingkat Industrial…
Invest in childhood development
KUCHING: Political rhetoric should not be at the expense of investment in childhood development, said Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. “Investments in…
Special day for 98 young graduates
KUCHING: Yesterday was a special day for 98 SeDidik Mutiara Kuching Zone students. They attended their convocation ceremony at Hotel Grand Dormani Rajah Court, Pending. The event was officiated by…
105 take part in water safety programme
KUCHING: 105 took part in a water activity safety programme held at Sematan Palm Beach Resort recently. Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) state director Khirudin Drahman, who was present at…
JKKKs assured of state’s support
KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government is very supportive towards the welfare and role of the Village Security and Development Committees (JKKKs). Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah…
Batik factory — one giant step forward
KUCHING: The setting up of a batik printing factory in Kuching will be a collaborative effort between the public and private sectors. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee…