Author: Lee Shaw Wei

Car catches fire

KUCHING: A fire this morning destroyed a car which was parked in front of a house at Lorong Bentara 2 in Kampung Semariang Jaya. According to Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) spokesperson, they received a distress call regarding the incident at 5.13am. “Firemen managed to put out the fire

Store in Serian destroyed by fire

SERIAN: A fire broke out this morning and destroyed a store. According to the spokesperson of Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), they received a distress call regarding the incident at 4.30am. The fire happened in a backyard at Kampung Lubok Ria, Jalan Ensengei Serian. Firemen from Serian station were

Report truthfully, Wan J tells media 

KUCHING: Media practitioners must be truthful in their news reports to push the boundaries of media freedom, and netizens should exercise their freedom of speech and expression responsibly. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said freedom ensued when society was

Ministry to ensure enough supply of chicken, eggs

SIBU: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) here will continue to monitor the situation to ensure there is enough supply of chicken and chicken eggs. Its Sibu chief, Kelyn Bolhassan @ Haliward said the ministry would continue to meet with industry players and related government agencies to

Bintulu to host first hydrogen plant

KUCHING: Sarawak will set up its first hydrogen plant in Samalaju, Bintulu this year, said Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Dr Hazland Abang Hipni. According to him, the plant’s construction will be jointly undertaken by two companies from abroad, namely Samsung from Korea and Sumitomo from Japan. “The

SUPP to keep focus on the big picture

MIRI: Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) will not waste its time and energy on trivial political issues. Instead it will focus its efforts on helping Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg in his transformation strategy so that Sarawak can achieve its goal of being a prosperous and

Joint efforts needed to tackle climate change

KUCHING: Sarawakians are urged to come together to jointly tackle climate change and make Sarawak part of the global solution for world environmental sustainability. Director of ZHA Environmental Sdn Bhd Bernard Yong made the call during World Environment Day celebration at Mydin Tunku Vista yesterday. ZHA is the largest used

Mixed reactions to reintroduction of GST

KUCHING: The federal government is keen to bring back the goods and services tax (GST) in order to expand its revenue base. Prime Minister Ismail Sabri said the government was aware of the negative perception towards GST. Hence, it would formulate ways to educate the public on the importance of

China’s new consul general delighted with Sarawak posting

KUCHING: Xing Weiping, the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Kuching, is looking forward to working with the Sarawak government and communities in the state. “At present, China is implementing its 14th Five-Year Plan for national economic and social development. Malaysia is entering its 12th Malaysia Plan

7 including 2 women arrested after armed attack

MIRI: Police arrested seven individuals including two women suspected of fighting with sharp weapons in the parking area on Jalan Boulevard here, on Monday. All the suspects, aged between 16 and 33, were taken to the Miri Central police station for further action. According to Miri district police chief ACP