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Awesome response at rep’s Raya open house

BY JASMINE BADUN KUCHING: More than 1,000 people attended the Aidilfitri open house hosted by Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Dr Hazland Abang Hipni at his residence at Kesuma Resort on Tuesday (May 3). As early as 10am, the public, especially the residents in the Demak Laut state

Mother’s Day soap making workshop

KUCHING: Sarawak Eco-Warriors and Kuching Beach Cleaners will organise a soap making workshop this Saturday in conjunction with Mother’s Day. May Lo, who is the organiser of the workshop from Sarawak Eco-Warriors, said that the workshop would not only encourage the public to choose a sustainable lifestyle and a simple

Chamber members call on minister

KUCHING: The committee members of the Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCGCCI) visited Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah at his residence on the second day of Hari Raya. The Hari Raya visit was led by KCGCCI president, Datuk Tan

Still grateful for whatever little she has

KUCHING: 62-year-old Nini Chee, known as Makcik Nini, used to be a cleaner before. One day, she lost her job after a 14-day quarantine. The divorcee with two adult children is now a Hope Place recipient. She stays with her son, a daily paid labourer, at a rundown shack at

Abang Johari sees economic recovery, progress

BY NATASHA JEE, ALLAN JAY, & MA CHEE SENG KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg believes that the economy is now recovering. He said this can be seen from the impact and progress of the reopened sectors of the economy. “I am confident that the economy

Petronas Dagangan and Petros complete business transfer

KUCHING: PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad (PDB) and Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) today announced the completion of the Business Transfer and Share Subscription Agreement (“BTSSA”) for PETROSNiaga Sdn Bhd (PNiaga). This conclusion marks the operationalisation of the partnership for the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) business in Sarawak. Starting today, all PETRONAS gas-filled

Huge turnout at Abang Johari’s Hari Raya open house

By Ma Chee Seng , Natasha Jee & Allan Jay KUCHING: More than 30,000 people from all walks of life attended the Aidilfitri open house hosted by Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his wife Puan Sri Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang at Pullman Hotel here today. Head of

Chong shies away from commenting DAP-PSB negotiation

By Natasha Jee, Allan Jay & Ma Chee Seng KUCHING: Sarawak DAP Chairman Chong Chieng Jen has shied away from disclosing anything about the talks between his party and Sarawak and Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) on working together in the next general election. He said he would leave it to

Bill to amend Sarawak Land Code

By Natasha Jee, Allan Jay & Ma Chee Seng KUCHING: The Sarawak government is expected to table a Bill to amend the Sarawak Land Code in the coming state assembly sitting. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg the state cabinet has agreed in principle on the amendment

Their Hari Raya favourites

By Jasmine Badun  KUCHING: Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri!    Malaysia’s unique tradition of having open houses during festival celebrations is one we all welcome.    Today, at the Hari Raya Aidilfitri open houses, many delicacies that have been specially prepared with love will be served to family members, friends and sometimes even