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RM1m sponsorship from Press Metal

KUCHING: Kuching City Football Club has obtained a RM1 million sponsorship from Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad following a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) exchange between the two parties yesterday. This was announced by Kuching City chairman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman in a MOU signing and cheque presentation ceremony at the Baitulmakmur

Missing 63-year-old man found dead in Bau

BAU: A 63-year old man reported missing after failing to return home on Friday (Oct 6) was found dead this morning (Oct 7). The State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Operations Centre said the victim, identified as James Tarang Tigong, was found by rescuers at about 7.30am. The victim was

Four injured in 4WD vehicle crash on Jalan Bintulu-Miri

BINTULU: A 4WD vehicle carrying a 39-year-old woman and three children met with a collision at Mile 25 on Jalan Bintulu-Miri yesterday (Oct 6). The accident resulted in critical injuries for both the 39-year-old woman and a 12-year-old boy, while the two other children, aged three and seven, sustained minor

Sar-Alam Indah sponsors RM20,000 to support Padawan Raft Safari

KUCHING: Sar-Alam Indah Sdn Bhd, a leading wastewater management company, has sponsored RM20,000 in support of the Padawan Raft Safari 2023. “Sar-Alam Sdn Bhd has been playing a key role in managing and treating human waste from households, ensuring the safe treatment of wastewater effluent.  “Their efforts contribute to the

MBKS proposes Guro City Park to solidify ties with South Korean counterpart

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has proposed to build a park named Guro City Park to solidify the city’s friendship and showcase a symbol of appreciation for the South Korean city’s unwavering support towards MBKS. MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the visionary project is an initiative reciprocating

Kenyalang Gold Card free registration on Oct 7

KUCHING: Sarawak United Peoples’ Party’s (SUPP) Satok and Pending branches will jointly organise a Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) free registration at St.Faith’s Kindergarten on Oct 7. In a press statement they said registration is free and opening hours will be from 8.30am until 12.30 pm and that it is held

Sky’s the limit for young Muay Thai fighter

KUCHING: Meet Texas Jeremy Lo. At only 15 years old, he already exudes confidence, has a fun and jovial personality that makes him very approachable and likable. He was easygoing and enjoyable to be around, as observed when his friends at SS Fighters Muay Thai Gym greeted him with a

Minister cites multiple reasons for child marriages

KUCHING: Teenage pregnancies, cultural practices and dropping out from schools have been listed as factors that contribute to Sarawak being ranked with the highest number of child marriages in the country. The Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah hence, stressed on the need to

Halal mooncake making contest showcases unity in diversity

KUCHING: Kuching Surimas Fans of Art, Dance and Music Association jointly with Plaza Merdeka Shopping Mall recently held a Halal Mooncake Making Competition to promote tradition, culture and arts activities during the ongoing Mid-Autumn Festival at the mall. The competition, themed Mid-Autumn Festival – family reunion full of happiness and

Local councils urged to provide elderly, disabled friendly facilities

KUCHING: Pending assemblywoman Violet Yong has called on all local councils to provide a more conducive and friendly environment for the elderly and disabled by improving the facilities in all council markets and hawkers centres under its jurisdictions. She said it was necessary for Kuching South City Council (MBKS), Kuching