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GST is good if the govt manages it well: Abdullah Saidol

KUCHING: The Goods and Service Tax (GST) benefits the country only if the government manages it properly and efficiently to help improve the livelihood of the rakyat. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol opined that if the GST is reintroduced the taxes can be

Driver killed as crashes into tree

KUCHING: A man was killed after he lost control of his vehicle which crashed into a tree, causing the car to turn upside down during the wee hours of the morning (Feb 10). The Fire and Rescue Operations Centre (Bomba) received a call at 4.49 am about the accident near

Curtin Malaysia to host venue for Spartan Race

MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) will be the official venue host and sponsor for Spartan Sarawak 2023 on May 6. Sarawak Deputy Minister for Tourism, Performing Arts and Creative Industry, Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew said the event had been so successful that it had established a reputation for

S’wak immigration director Ken Laban promoted to deputy DG

KUCHING: Immigration Department Sarawak director Datuk Ken Leben has been transferred to Putrajaya as the deputy director-general (Control) of the Malaysian Immigration Department effective yesterday (Feb 8). Ken, from Sungai Aup in Sibu, paid a courtesy call on Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah at his office at Wisma Bapa

Deliver on time, Uggah reminds contractors again

KUCHING: Contractors have again been reminded to pull up their socks and complete projects within the stipulated time frame. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas who has been vocal on this issue said it was important they meet the expectations of the people. It is equally important to work

Sim wants answers on delayed waterfront project

BAU: Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian wants an explanation from the implementing agency and contractor on the delayed construction of the Siniawan Waterfront project. He was informed by Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh that the project has been long delayed, as it was supposed to be completed by

Chap Goh Mei parade brings CNY to a close

BAU: Chinese New Year festivities here ended yesterday with a colourful Chap Goh Mei celebration in Siniawan Heritage Town which drew more than 3,000 people. The event also saw a Chingay performance that kept the local community and tourists spellbound as well as a lion dance and a traditional drumming

Cancer cases in Sarawak are rising; more awareness campaigns required

KUCHING: There was an increase in cancer cases in Sarawak, from 2,114 cases in 2021 to 2,619 last year. The Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah stated that this increase occurred more among women, with 1,461 new cases and 13,066 follow-up cases, compared to

Legalise sales but prioritise safety aspect

KUCHING: Members of the public applauded the decision to legalise the sales of fireworks and firecrackers but the safety aspect should also be prioritised for the sake of the consumer. Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs was tasked with coming up with regulations to licence the import and sales of

Bomba men rescue man trapped in lorry

SARIKEI: Bomba rescued a man trapped in a lorry cabin after two delivery lorries collided with each other on the road. A call was received by Bintangor Bomba station at 12.53 pm yesterday regarding a road collision between two lorries at Jalan Bintangor-Sarikei. A team was mobilised to the scene