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Sng: Good if PDP and PRS also merge

KUCHING: Julau MP Datuk Larry Sng is hopeful Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) and Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) will also merge one day. He said in the event this would further strengthen the ruling Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), of which both are presently component parties. “Hopefully one day PDP and Parti

Former PSB members free to join any party including SUPP: Dr Sim

KUCHING: With the dissolution of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB), former party members are now free to affiliate with any party of their choosing, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. Dr Sim, who is also the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) president, expressed openness to former PSB members

SFC: Immediate action taken upon whale carcass discovery

KUCHING: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) has launched an urgent response following the discovery of a whale carcass washed ashore on Telok Melano beach yesterday (Apr 5). In a statement posted on its Facebook page today, SFC said immediate action was taken in response to a viral video clip showcasing

Miri to host MYY Living Arts UnConference & Festival

KUCHING: Miri is set to host the MYY Living Arts UnConference & Festival from May 13 to 19. The inaugural event, which will be hosted in various food and beverage (F&B) outlets in the Marina and Brighton (Jalan Temenggong Oyong Lawai Jau) area, aims to bring together artists and creatives

AirAsia commences late-night fixed-fare flights for Hari Raya celebrations

SEPANG: AirAsia commenced its first late-night fixed-fare flight for Hari Raya celebrations to Miri, Sarawak, achieving a 100 percent load factor on flight AK 9644. Federal Minister of Transport Anthony Loke and AirAsia Aviation Group chief executive officer (CEO) Bo Lingam led a special send-off ceremony for all 186 guests

TYT joins PDRM personnel for Ramadan breaking-of-fast ceremony

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar participated in a breaking-of-fast ceremony with the the personnel of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Sarawak Contingent at the Al-Mujahiddin Mosque, Tabuan Jaya Police Housing Complex here, yesterday (Apr 5). The event marks an annual activity of the

Miri Airport to have new aerobridges by 2025

KUCHING: Upgrading works for the pavement and replacement of a new aerobridge at Bay 3 of the Miri Airport is underway with the aim to enhance safety and efficiency. Sarawak Transport minister, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the project was funded by the Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad’s (MAHB). “As

SEDC distributes ‘duit raya’ to children

KUCHING: Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) continues its corporate social responsibility programme by providing assistance to the less fortunate during Ramadan. A total of 84 children from the Datuk Amar Hajah Laila Taib Welfare Complex here received ‘duit raya’ and school supplies during a ceremony at a hotel here last

Citizenship issues: Talk to Meradong District Office officers

BINTANGOR: Residents in Meradong having problems with getting their identity documents should approach the Meradong District Office for assistance. Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing said there is a special task force (STF) that is always ready to assist in handling identity document issues. “STF will also open a counter

Autistic can do with more help, says Sim

KUCHING: Autism can be tough on the afflicted and their loved ones, especially when you have to reconcile with the fact that they can never get to be as ‘normal’ as you want them to be. Kuching Association of Talent Development and Welfare of Special Needs (KATSN) adviser Datuk Sim