Police rule out foul play in death of girl in suicide jump
KUCHING: Police have ruled out foul play in the death of a 16-year-old in girl who committed suicide after netizens voted for her to end her life via an Instagram…
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Oil spill causes temporary road close
KUCHING: A road stretch at Mile 6 Jalan Penrissen leading to the city centre was closed yesterday following an oil spill. A spokesman from State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba)…
Public education on smoking ban continues
KUCHING: The state Health Department is going on with its educational efforts during the grace period for the smoking ban at all eateries introduced by the government recently. Kuching Division…
14 bazaar traders slapped with compound
KUCHING: Fourteen traders of Ramadan bazaars throughout the state have been slapped with compound notices since the first day of fasting month. State Health Department deputy director (food quality division)…
Food waste at popular Ramadan bazaar minimal, says mayor
KUCHING: Food waste at the Stutong Ramadan Bazaar is minimal and manageable, says Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk James Chan. The Stutong Ramadan Bazaar is one of the…
Minimise food wastage, says MPP chairman
KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang said its waste minimisation initiative requires full commitment and cooperation from all parties to achieve it. According to him, the council…
Too early to comment on election campaign prohibition: Wan Junaidi
KUCHING: Engagements and consultations ought to be made by the Election Commission (EC) with regards to a decision on prohibiting ministers and politicians with government posts from campaigning during working…
13 mosques and suraus receive personal contributions from CM
KUCHING: Thirteen mosques and suraus under Satok constituency have received personal contributions from Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Abang Openg in his capacity as Satok assemblyman. The contributions…
Nancy tells EC to provide clear, well-defined policies on campaigning
KUCHING: The Election Commission (EC) should revise its legislation and introduce new policies that are clear and well-defined, said Batang Sadong MP Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. When asked to comment…
Mosque dedicated to family in MH17 tragedy opens
KUCHING: The newly-completed Al-Ghazali Mosque will hold its inaugural prayer session today. The mosque serves as a monumental reminder of the family of six who perished in the shooting down…