Author: Magdalene Rogers

Civil Defence heroes save dog from drain mishap

BINTULU: The Bintulu Civil Defence Force performed a heroic rescue by saving a dog that had fallen into a big drain at Taman Jade Garden today (July 21). The team received an emergency call at 1.20 pm about the incident and they quickly rushed to the scene. When they arrived

18 years a city

MIRI is celebrating its 18th anniversary as a city today. It became a city on May 20, 2005. Mayor Adam Yii, reflecting on Miri’s 18 years as a city, credits the foresight and efforts of local leaders in transforming the town into a city.  “For the past 18 years or

UNIMAS delegation calls on Transport Minister

KUCHING: Minister for Transport, Sarawak, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin received a courtesy visit from vice-chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohamad Kadim Suaidi and delegation at his office in Petra Jaya, yesterday. In its press statement here yesterday, Kadim briefed the minister on the areas of interests that UNIMAS

Platform for consumers to voice complaints

KUCHING: The National Consumer Action Council (MTPN) has opened its branch in Sarawak this year which is aimed to create awareness amongst Sarawakians on their consumerism rights. MTPN councillor, Sarawak branch Wynson Ong said to reporters at the council’s gathering with the media on Monday night, that the MTPN is

Society in danger of losing its soul: VC

KUCHING: Some local universities today are solely focused on producing graduates with an ability to achieve monetary success. At a recent Seminar MPU Training-of-Trainers (ToT) Vice-Chancellor of i-CATS University College, Prof. Dr. Shahren Ahmad Zaidi Adruce said these universities often overlook the importance of building a civil heart and mind

Water tanks alleviate cemetery woes

KUCHING: Water tanks have been requested to provide for the Chinese community observing the Ching Ming Festival at the 8th Mile Hokkien Cemetery here. Kuching South Mayor, Datuk Wee Hong Seng turned to the Kuching Water Board for help after it emerged that the public visiting the tombs of their

Selera Lagenda buffet spread at Regatta Suites

KUCHING: The Theater Restaurant and Gallery at Regatta Suites Kuching is showcasing its Selera Lagenda buffet spread during this Ramadan month. The delicious spread is prepared by its in house executive chef from Beaufort, Sabah, Daney Amjah, who has 40 years of culinary experience in 4 and 5-star international and

Surveyors body visits RECODA

KUCHING: The Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM) paid a courtesy call on Regional Corridor Development Authority   (RECODA) Sarawak, the organisation in charge of developing the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE) on March 20 here. The 17-member delegation was led by their president Sr Dianna Baharudding and the Sarawak

Party dismay over allegations against sports council

KUCHING: Chairman of MUDA Sarawak, Jeffery Ngui said the party regretted the action by some quarters in provoking the Malaysia Sport Council (MSN) regarding Kelantan, MSN itself, the Ministry of Youth and Sports and also Sarawak as the host state for the Sukma Games with their allegations on the social

DAP Sarawak to play effective opposition role

KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak will continue its role as an effective opposition political party in the state, said its chairman Chong Chieng Jen. “DAP is part of the Unity government with GPS in the Federal level but we will continue to remain as the opposition party at the state