KUCHING: Technical problems at the inlet of the Bayai Water Treatment Plant which occurred on December 5 has been identified as the main cause of water supply disruption in Simanggang Town, Sri Aman over the past few days. Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (Jbalb) said the situation has caused the
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Opposition parties in the state are told not to harp on sensitive racial or religious issues. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) information chief Datuk Idris Buang, in advising this, warned the actions of the opposition in raising these issues would eventually cause distrust and friction amongst Sarawak’s multiracial
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Muara Tuang Service Centre recently collaborated with the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) of Kampung Baru Hulu, Kampung Baru Tengah and Kampung Baru Hilir to build a house for a poor and aged couple. Muara Tuang assemblyman Datuk Idris Buang said the villagers helped to construct the
KOTA SAMARAHAN: There is no pressing need for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to form a formal charter with Perikatan Nasional (PN) and Barisan Nasional (BN). Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) information chief Datuk Idris Buang said the ruling coalition favours being independent rather than being tied down to other political
Public heartbroken but understanding KUCHING: This year’s annual New Year countdown celebration to welcome 2021 here may differ from those of yesteryears due to restrictions imposed by the authorities to curb the Covid-19 pandemic. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng recently said MBKS’s annual countdown event
KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) has launched its 2021 calendar for tourism events in Sarawak. Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Sebastian Ting said 117 tourism events would be held next year compared to 105 events this year. Despite the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak in
KUCHING: Sarawak will be the first state in Malaysia to have public buses running on electric power or e-bus beginning January next year. Tourism, Arts and Culture Assistant Minister Datuk Sebastian Ting in announcing this, said the e-bus rides will be free for all locals and tourists. He explained that
KUCHING: Sarawakians residing in Covid-19 red zones outside of the state are advised to avoid returning to their home state during the upcoming holiday seasons. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said Sarawakians should also avoid entering Covid-19 red zones and exposing themselves to unnecessary
KUCHING: The Utilities Ministry is currently proposing amendments to the Water Supply Ordinance 1994 and the Water Supply Regulations 1995. The ministry’s acting permanent secretary Martin Anyi explained that the amendments were important for strengthening and improving existing provisions. “These amendments are adapted to the water industry’s current needs, particularly
KUCHING: Sarawak is expected to achieve 100 percent coverage for electricity supply by the year 2022, three years earlier than targeted. Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said this was sooner than the ministry’s target to achieve full electricity supply coverage by 2025. “The target could be achieved
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