KUCHING: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) is planning to clamp down on the illegal trading of bearded pigs in markets in Sarawak to prevent the spread of the African Swine Fever (ASF). This came following the state’s ban on import of pigs, pork and pork products from Sabah after the
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & ALVERTEKOSTER ANYAP KUCHING: St James’ Anglican Church, at Kampung Quop which was consecrated in 1865, is one of the oldest churches in Sarawak at 156 years old. While the church — made mainly of belian wood — has survived rain and shine, some parts made
KUCHING: Repair works on the road surface at the traffic light intersection of Jalan Perimat and Jalan Datuk Merican Salleh which began today (Feb 23) are estimated to complete on Mar 23. The Public Works Department (JKR) Kuching Division, in a statement today, urged road users to be careful while
BAU: A total of 99 landowners in Singai here received compensation for their land amounting to RM1.76 million from the state government on Monday. The pay-out is for their land acquired for the proposed upgrading and widening of Kampung Tanjung Poting/Tanjung Sinibong/Tanjung Bawong road project. On hand to present the
By Alverdtekoster Anyap & Sarah Hafizah Chandra KUCHING: The split rock or known as ‘Batu Tipire’ at Kampung Quop is one of the village’s iconic landmarks as well as pride, symbolising the culture of the Bidayuh community there. Located roughly 25km from here, ‘Batu Tipire’ is known for its split
KUCHING: Sports Toto ushered in the Year of the Ox by starting off its 34th annual ‘Chinese New Year Ang Pow Donation Campaign’ to benefit 4,660 senior citizens from 118 old folks’ homes nationwide which started on Monday (Feb 22) to Feb 26. “We regret that we are unable to
MIRI: A food delivery rider sustained serious injuries to his leg and head following a crash at KM9 Jalan Miri-Bintulu on Saturday (Feb 20). Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said prior to the 8.20pm incident the victim, aged 25, was on his way to the
MIRI: A local man from Lambir, frustrated because his mother forgot to buy him soft drinks while on her way back from work, destroyed his family’s belongings in their home last Saturday. The 25-year-old man was also said to have attempted to beat his younger sister during the process, after
KUCHING: The Federation of Sarawak Journalists Association (FSJA) has lambasted acts of violence against journalists who are carrying out their duties. FSJA president Jacqueline David, in a statement, stressed that the media had the right and responsibility of bringing news to the public. “The media is an essential instrument which
By Nur Shazreena Ali & Sarah Hafizah KUCHING: Telecommunication projects in Sarawak will be intensified this year, says Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) general manager Dr Zaidi Razak. “Although telecommunication is under federal, the state government has decided that there must be state intervention to ramp up the communication infrastructure in
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