KUCHING: The construction of a new market in Pekan Kapit is expected to boost the local economy through increased business activities in the area. The RM5 million project, which will feature both wet and dry market concepts, began construction in March and is scheduled to be completed by November 2024.
KUCHING: Sarawakians have been urged to continue to preserve peace and harmony and avoid any racial and religious extremism among the multiracial and multi-religious people in the state. The Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, said that the peace and harmony enjoyed by the people now is
KUCHING: The Miri Hospital Blood Bank is organising the “2023 Earth Day, Invest In Our Planet” blood donation campaign to encourage donors to help replenish the current shortage of blood the hospital is facing. According to a press release issued by the hospital’s public relations officer, Kenneth Numan, the hospital
KUCHING: Members of the Lions Club of Batu Niah have been urged to continue in their efforts to serve the community, particularly those who are underprivileged. During the club’s annual general meeting, its president Andy Jong emphasised that the value of one’s contribution to the community is not measured by
KUCHING: All road users have been reminded to observe strictly to traffic regulations and exhibit greater patience during the Hari Raya holiday. The Sarawak Ministry of Transport said this is crucial in preventing accidents on the road. “At the same time, we also welcome the Ops Bersepadu JPJ organised by
KUCHING: Sarawak DanceSport Association (SDA) has called for the inclusion of DanceSport as exhibition sport for the upcoming SUKMA XXI 2024. The proposal received support from Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC), Sarawak State Sports Council (MSNS) and Sarawak Youth and Sports Department (JBS), after a series of meeting between president of
KUCHING: The Sarawak-China Friendship Run will be held on August 27 at Malaysia-China Friendship Park in Jalan Song here. The run, organised by Sarawak-China Friendship Association (SCFA) and Kuching Chung Hua Middle School Alumni Association is to promote a healthy lifestyle among the community and to further strengthen the ties
KUCHING: An unemployed man will celebrate his first Raya behind bars when he was sentenced to eight years in prison and three strokes of the cane by the Session Court here yesterday for causing serious injury to his elder brother by slashing him with a machete during a rampage last
BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: Airfare during the Raya season can be quite expensive for Sarawakians wanting to return home. As the festive season approaches, many people will be looking to return to their hometowns and spend time with their families. However, the high demand for flights can cause the
BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: With Hari Raya approaching, Muslim families are getting busy to prepare to welcome the celebration. It is common to observe families shopping for Raya attire, baking cookies, and engaging in other preparations for the festivity. While some get to be with their families for the
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