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Stateless get interim help to access education and health

By Alexandra Lorna and Annabell Naja Tommy KUCHING: Temporary documentation will be issued by the Office of the Premier of Sarawak to support stateless persons under 21 years of age in applying for access to education and health facilities in the State. “It is to be stressed, however, that this

Premier breaks fast with community leaders

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg attended the breaking of fast programme with some 300 community leaders at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Complex. After the breaking of fast, they performed the terawih prayers led by state chief Imam Ustaz Datuk Mustapha Kamal Ahmad Fauzi. Abang

Development in Tanjung Datu discussed

KUCHING: Tanjung Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan has discussed various issues on the development in his constituency with Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The discussion was held during his courtesy visit to Abang Johari in Wisma Bapa Malaysia on Friday. Also present during the visit were

Lower air fares into Sarawak

KUCHING: The federal government has been urged to revise airfare price of flights coming into Sarawak including flight frequencies from peninsular Malaysia and Sabah. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said by having more flights at lower prices, it would help to encourage more international tourists to

One-Stop Early Intervention Centre in Dalat soon

BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY KUCHING: The Ministry for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development is planning to set up another One-Stop Early Intervention Centre (OSEIC) in a rural area in the state. According to its minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, it is important to set up OSEIC

Autistic association needs more funds

BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: The Kuching Autistic Association (KAA) needs more funds for the construction of its second building. KAA’s president Dr Catherine Chen Jen Ai said that the construction cost was estimated to be RM5.8 million. “The Sarawak government has so far donated RM 4.179

Many prefer ready-to-wear baju raya

BY JASMINE BADUN KUCHING: Although Hari Raya Puasa (Aidilfitri) is a few weeks away, the celebrators are already preparing what to wear during the special occasion.  From looking and asking around, it seems obvious that many prefer ready-to-wear ‘baju raya’ or ‘baju kurung’. The main question is where to purchase

Top five Ramadan stalls

BY JASMINE BADUN KUCHING: People are spoilt for choices whenever they go shopping at the various Ramadan bazaars in the state around this time of year. It is a fun problem to have again as Ramadan bazaars are making a comeback after a forced two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19

Orphans receive gifts from Ragad

BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS KUCHING: Fourty-five recipients from Kompleks Kebajikan Anak-Anak Yatim received gifts from Toh Puan Datuk Pattingi Ragad Kurdi Taib. The gifts which were contributed personally by Ragad consisted of toiletries, biscuits, dried food and cash. She was represented by Deputy Minister of Women, Children and Community Wellbeing

Serian folk welcome service centre

SERIAN: The establishment of Sarawak Service Centre here has received positive response from community leaders. It has made it easier for locals to conduct various transactions such as paying bills, assessment rate and so on. Operating every Monday to Saturday from 8am to 5pm, it is a customer-friendly facility offering