Author: Natasha Jee

Raya cheer for 100 at event

SARIKEI: The Sarikei Division Social Welfare Department has brought cheer to some 100 people during the ‘Sejambak Kasih Hari Raya 2022’ Programme held here recently. Handed over as Raya gifts to recipients were cash and hampers. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) in a news report, the donation handover

ASPIRASI waits for discussion with DAP

KUCHING: Sarawak People’s Aspiration Party (ASPIRASI) is looking forward to discussing with Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak to form a united opposition front in facing the 15th General Election (GE 15). They are waiting for DAP Sarawak to invite them for further discussion on the matter, said party president Lina

Authorities seize cash, body parts of protected wildlife

KUCHING: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) confiscated several body parts of protected wildlife in Ulu Sungai Melatai, Baleh, estimated to be worth around RM54,000. “The parts included hornbill feathers and pangolin scales. Money was also seized,” SFC said on social media on Monday. Nine foreigners were arrested and taken to

Opposition collaboration in sight

KUCHING: The proposed meeting between Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak and Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) for a united opposition front during the 15th general election is a good sign of opposition collaboration in the state. Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak Baru (PBDSB) president Bobby William said that instead of fighting each

Sarawak needs extra Paxlovid doses in case need arises

KUCHING: Sarawak is procuring more of Pfizer’s Paxlovid antiviral drug as it is expected that the state will need an extra 3,800 doses until August this year. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said  medical experts in the state had predicted that an additional amount of the said

922 arrivals at Tebedu ICQS Complex 

KUCHING: A total of 922 arrivals had been recorded at the Tebedu Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex as of April 22. Serian MP Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem said about 44 per cent of the arrivals came to the state to seek medical services. “I have come to

GPS targets landslide victory in GE15

SIBU: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is targeting victory in all the parliamentary seats in the state in the coming 15th general election (GE15). GPS chairman and Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the party also wanted to regain Selangau, Lubok Antu, Julau and Sri Aman seats

Autism art open for public viewing and support

KUCHING: People can now visit and purchase merchandise, artworks, handicrafts produced by students of Kuching Autistic Association (KAA) at its newly refurbished Autism Art Gallery. The art gallery, which was completely refurbished last year at a cost of RM 29,800 is located in the KAA’s Resource and Educational Centre in

Support Kuching Autistic Association

KUCHING: Sarawakians have been called upon to continue supporting the good work of Kuching Autistic Association (KAA) so that it can further spread awareness of autism and help more autistic people. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian, who made the call, pointed out that there are still undetected

Grateful Petronas breaks fast with local media

KUCHING: Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) hosted about 80 media practitioners from various organisation at a breaking-of-fast gathering here. The event was held at Pullman Hotel on Tuesday (Apr 22) evening in conjunction with the month of Ramadan. In his speech before the event PETRONAS Media Communications head Azman Ibrahim said