Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Land compensation recipients advised to invest in their children’s education

KUCHING: The land compensation recipients for the development of Public Transportation and Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) – Sg Batu Depo project are advised to use the money wisely. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the money can be used by focusing on the children’s education so that

Michael Kong is new CVLB chairman

KUCHING: Michael Kong Feng Nian is appointed as Sarawak Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (CVLB) chairman. According to a statement, his first meeting with the director and senior officers of CVLB Sarawak took place today at the head office of CVLB Sarawak, Floor 12, Bangunan Sultan Iskandar, Jalan Simpang Tiga here.

Sungai Batu ART Depot to serve as operations and administration hub

KUCHING: The Sungai Batu Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) Depot is set to become the central hub supporting the operations and administration of ART’s hydrogen vehicles (H2V), says Sarawak Land and Survey superintendent Alfian Bawi. He added that the depot will feature essential facilities such as the Backup Control Centre, infrastructure

Farewell to a natural wonder

KUCHING: Bako National Park has lost its iconic sea stack, now only to be remembered in photographs and memories. Sarawak Travel, on Facebook said that the collapse of the sea stack was likely caused by the adverse weather conditions affecting the area. “This event serves as a vivid reminder of

New TYT brings added cheer to festive celebration

KUCHING: A rainy spell did little to dampen the spirit of people celebrating Chinese New Year across Sarawak and this included newly-appointed Head of State Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. As in previous years, the celebration this time around also saw the state’s multiracial community coming together to usher

Sarawak Foundation aids fire victims

KUCHING: Fire victims in Kampung Bintawa Hilir received aid from the Sarawak Foundation. The fire, which occurred in Kampung Bintawa Hilir on Jan 5, destroyed and damaged several houses, affecting 44 villagers in the area. In response to the incident, the Foundation presented a donation of RM2,000 to each household.

TYT, wife visits Dr Sim’s residence

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife, Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi continue their second day of Chinese New Year visit to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian’s residence. His arrival was warmly welcomed and greeted by Dr Sim himself along with

Minister calls for state-level CNY open house to be held annually

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah supports the idea of the state level Chinese New Year open house to be held annually. The state level Chinese New Year open house was held for the first time in Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), and Abdul Karim was full of praise

Over 5,000 throng state-level CNY do

KUCHING: The state-level Chinese New Year open house brings festive joy to more than 5,000 people from all walks of life to celebrate the first day of the Lunar New Year to usher in the Year of The Dragon. The heavy downpour in the morning did not stop members of

Ensure harmony for Sarawak to prosper – Premier

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stressed that Sarawak’s diverse communities must continue to live harmoniously so that the state will continue to prosper. Noting how the Year of the Dragon is said to be a good year filled with prosperity, he expressed hope for Sarawak