KUCHING: By passing the Oil Mining (Amendment) Bill 2018 the government continues the legacy left behind by the late Pehin Sri Adenan Satem, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Johari Tun Openg. “The people gave a big mandate to him (Adenan) and he stressed on getting back our rights
KUCHING: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has approved a funding of RM1.096 million to tackle overcrowding issues in the Emergency & Trauma Department of the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH). This includes converting the hospital’s Convention Hall into Medical Ward 5 to accommodate 24 beds and provision of equipment. Minister of
KUCHING: Jazz lovers can now head over to the Sky Lounge at Riverside Majestic Hotel Astana Wing to catch The Rhythmic Jazz Band. Hailing from Philippines, the three-member band will be performing nightly except on Sundays from 8.45pm onwards at Level 17 of the Astana Wing here. The Astana Wing
KUCHING: Some 10,000 people are expected to join in the Sarawak Independence Day rally to be held at Celebration Square, Jalan Stadium, Petrajaya here starting 9am on 22 July. The rally participants will comprise members of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), civil servants and students. Members of the public are also encourage
KUCHING: This year’s 21st Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) is expected to draw in its usual crowd of 20,000 visitors. Taking place this coming 13 to 15 July at the Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV) and Damai Central, the Minister for Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth, and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Minister of Health, Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has proposed that the contracts of current contractors responsible for the construction of Petra Jaya Hospital be terminated. He said that the project, which started on May 23, 2013, was now considered a ‘sick project’ and that it had failed to meet
KUCHING: The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) has returned to Sarawak in conjunction with its 20th anniversary celebration. This marked the orchestra’s fourth tour to East Malaysia and Sarawak as they played at the State Legislative Assembly building here on Wednesday night. The main highlight of the concert was Tchaikovsky’s ‘Piano
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing has revealed that a letter of demand has been served to a local newspaper as well as its online counterpart for a formal apology through a press statement dated June 26, 2018. In the press statement, Masing, who
KUCHING: The Sarawak Skills Development Centre (PPKS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 33 secondary schools from the Kuching, Samarahan, and Serian divisions during a ceremony at its campus here yesterday. The aim of the MoU is to enhance the teaching and learning landscape of the participating secondary
KUCHING: Some 300 people are expected to take part in this year’s sixth edition of Yogathon being organised by the Art of Living Kuching. Held in conjunction with International Day of Yoga, it will be held this Sunday (24 June) from 7am to 10am at the Youth and Sports Complex
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