Author: Julie Ngadan

HIGH-SPEED INTERNET IN TWO YEARS’ TIME

KUCHING: High-speed Internet that will be adapted by the state, including in rural areas, will be fully enjoyed within the next two years. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said in a move towards the direction, the state government will create its own Internet portal while working with

Four teams to battle for final berth

KUCHING: Four teams will be in action in the semifinals of Serian-LSC 2017 Football League which kicks off on Sept 23. The four teams namely, Project Team, Buserec 23, MARR SC and MSS PSKPP will compete to qualify for the final which will be held sometime in October. The league

STA donates RM1.07 mln to 19 bodies

KUCHING: Financial contributions amounting to RM1,070,000 were given to 19 social and welfare organisations by Sarawak Timber Association (STA) in conjunction with Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud’s 81st birthday celebration. Held at Pullman Hotel near here yesterday, Tun Taib who graced the ceremony was accompanied by

20 complete postnatal care programme

KUCHING: The National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) organised a workshop called “Maternity Care Training Capacity MamaCare 2017’  at M Hotel, Jalan Datuk Abang Abdul Rahim here from 9 to 12 Sept. The target groups for the workshop were single mothers and senior citizens aged between 20 and 69 years

Twenty new MamaCare practitioners complete training

  KUCHING: A total of 20 MamaCare practitioners have successfully completed their “MamaCare Maternity Care Training Capacity Workshop 2017” at M Hotel in Jalan Datuk Abang Abdul Rahim here, yesterday. The success of 20 new practitioners in completing their four-day and three-night workshop made Sarawak to have a total of 73

CM launches new DUN logo

KUCHING: The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly’s (DUN) logo, in conjunction with its 150th Anniversary was launched by Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg at new DUN complex here, yesterday. “The launching of the logo was to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Sarawak DUN making it the oldest

20 Japanese students take part in ‘Diversity Voyage Kuching’

KUCHING: 20 students from Toyo University of Japan participated in “Diversity Voyage Kuching”, a programme for Japanese and Malaysian youths. Organised by UCSI University (Sarawak Campus) and Toyo University, Japan, in collaboration with Global Incubation x Fostering Talents (GiFT), the programme aimed to allow participants to connect with others through

First time Aidiladha held in village

KUCHING: Kampung Semariang Batu Zone 9 KRT Chairman, Abang Julaihi Abang Tengah said the Aidiladha celebration was the first time held in their village. During the celebration, three cows were slaughtered at the village yesterday. Present to grace the celebration were former Head of State, Tun Datuk Patinggi Abang Muhammad

OVER 3,000 ATAIDILADHA PRAYERS

KUCHING: More than 3,000 Muslims in the city performed Aidiladha prayers together at the Jamek Mosque in Petra Jaya here, yesterday. The prayer was led by Acting state Imam Ustaz Mustafa Kamal, who then read Aidiladha’s special sermon. Also present were Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg, Minister of

4,000 bikers expected at KIBW 2017

KUCHING: The highly anticipated biennial Kuching International Bike Week (KIBW) 2017 will be cruising its way on the ground and rooftop of CityOne Megamall for three-day starting from 13 until 15 October. Some 4,000 bikers and over 30,000 mall visitors are expected to attend and enjoy the festivities which include