SARIKEI: Five pedestrians were hit by a compact multipurpose vehicle (MPV) on Thursday night (Aug 18) at Taman Susur Jambu here. Sarikei district police chief Supt Awang Arfian Awang Bujang confirmed that the police had received a report concerning the accident. He added that the accident involved five pedestrians who
KUCHING: See Chee How never complained about ‘party politicking’ during his stint as a presidential council member of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB), according to the party. The party said See joined PSB because he claimed he shared the same vision and dream for the people of Sarawak. “See never once
KUCHING: Housing developer Sentoria Borneo Land Sdn Bhd has been ordered to pay a total of RM249,696.37 in compensation to house buyers. The Tribunal for Housing Purchaser’s Claims made the decision in a hearing here on Thursday (Aug 18). “Today, there are six cases involving late delivery of property and
KUCHING: Members of the public are looking forward to the announcement of the Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS) 9.0. The financial package is expected to be announced soon which will help the people to cope with the increasing of cost of living. Deputy Premier Datuk Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian
KUCHING: Unity and mutual understanding is key to political stability. And in this respect Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government is committed to taking care of every community’s well-being. He said that the state is very inclusive and prioritises the needs
KUCHING: The Kedayan community has been urged to place priority on education, which is the key to future successes and development to the society. In making the call, Deputy Premier Datuk Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said he would like to see more entrepreneurship and businesses participation in the Kedayan community.
KUCHING: MAGGI has raised funds over RM40,000 for charity homes in East Malaysia. The recently-concluded MAGGI “Jom Masuk & Berkongsi Bersama” campaign which celebrated the Tadau Kaamatan and Hari Gawai festivities in Sabah and Sarawak respectively, raised a total of RM42,437 in aid of the underprivileged communities. Proceeds from the
KUCHING: Lions Club is collaborating with Kuching Association of Talent Development and Welfare of Special Needs (KATSN) and Divine Will Society to organise an art gallery by children of special needs. According to a statement, the art gallery will display artworks and paintings by children of special needs at Aeon
KUCHING: Primary education in Malaysia is compulsory and free, according to Article 28 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, which Malaysia is signatory to. There have been calls for secondary education to be compulsory and free, too. Experts and educationists are urging the government to amend
LUNDU: The construction of Selampit Bridge will enhance road connectivity from Pontianak to Kuching, said Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang. “That route will take about six hours and it is the shortest compared to the other routes available. We want the development to be fast,” he said during a working visit by
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