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Author: Nura V Lorna

Sex maniac must face full brunt of the law

KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr. Kelvin Yii wants the wheels of justice to quickly act on the recent arrest of a 30-year-old man suspected of attempting to abduct an eight-year-old girl from outside her home here. Stressing the gravity of the situation, he emphasised the need for the full weight

Community health study to begin in June

SRI AMAN: The Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre (SIDC) will implement the Surveillance on Disease Study in Community programme in June this year. Set in the Simanggang constituency, this programme will involve medical professionals from the Sri Aman Division Health Office, who will engage in health screenings and interviews with villagers.

Helping homebuyers to get their dream homes

KUCHING: Hock Seng Lee (HSL) and Maybank have unveiled the MyDeco financing for Samariang Aman 3 (SA3) in Petra Jaya. The loan programme allows a 120 per cent margin to facilitate homebuyers in acquiring their dream properties, covering both home financing and interior design expenses. Sarawak Maybank regional director Abang

KGC upgrade to grant private healthcare access

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is set to introduce the Kenyalang Gold Card Plus this year as an upgrade to the existing Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC). Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said the initiative aims to improve healthcare access for senior citizens by reducing waiting

Actions taken on narrow road issue

BAU: Efforts are underway to address concerns regarding the narrow road connecting Kampung Suba Buan and Kampung Suba Bau following complaints from parents of students at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Suba Buan. The road’s narrowness has caused significant congestion, especially during school drop-off and pick-up times. Deputy Minister of Transport Datuk

Residents laud MP for road improvement

SARIKEI: Residents of Rumah Nyandang in Sungai Nansang Ulu Strass can now feel contented due to the completion of a road improvement project. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change, Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii who is also Sarikei MP has successfully secured funding for the 198-metre-long and

RM1.6m in Raya aid for needy families

KUCHING: A total of RM1,662,400 has been set aside to provide cash assistance to 16,624 needy people under the Sejambak Kasih Aidilfitri 2024 programme. Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said this Sarawak Welfare Department (JKM) initiative aims to support families during the festive season.

Satok Ramadan Bazaar delicacies delight TYT and wife

KUCHING: Yang di-Pertua Negeri (TYT) Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, accompanied by his wife Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi Taib, made a visit to the Satok Ramadan Bazaar here on Thursday (March 14). They arrived at the location at around 3pm before strolling through the entire area,

Agriculture projects help boost rural development

SIBURAN: Residents around Kampung Batu Gong Baru and Kampung Batu Gong Lama will see rapid infrastructure growth in their areas through the construction of gravel road, a new bridge and land acquisition. This is because the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA) has earmarked RM4 million to construct a primary

TYT breaks fast with 300 guests at the Astana

KUCHING: Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, accompanied by his wife Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi Taib, graced the ‘bersungkei’ (breaking of fast) ceremony at Astana Negeri Sarawak yesterday (March 13). Their presence added a touch of grandeur to the event on the second day