Author: Nur Ashikin Louis

International designers showcase collections

KUCHING: Eighteen international designers including those from Malaysia came together to showcase their collections in an International Fashion Show and Gala Night held at Pullman Hotel here last Saturday night. The designers were Alfonso Guino-O (Philippines), Narda’s (Philippines), Rumah Rakuji (Indonesia), Fanti Novita (Indonesia), Anuradha Pegu (India), Bina Rao (India),

Donating blood is good for the body

KUCHING: Ho Soon Physical Culture Club hosted a blood donation campaign at Kuching Sentral here, yesterday. The event was held in response to a call by Serian General Hospital’s blood bank to collect enough blood to help those in need. The event was graced by Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) Councillor

3,500 saplings planted to restore forest

SAMARAHAN: A total of 3,500 engkabang trees and other local species have been planted within the five hectares of allocated Aeon FLR Adoption Block in Sabal Forest Reserve in Simunjan here. According to State Forest Department (FDS) director Datuk Hamden Mohammad, the Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) is being widely promoted

Rep proposes establishment of Nida

KUCHING: The state government was urged to set up Ngemah Integrated Development Area (Nida) to plan and develop the Sg Ngemah and Sg Kabah areas. Alexander Vincent (GPS-Ngemah) said the body would ensure better development of infrastructure and basic facilities, creating integrated housing estate and establishing socio-economic activities as sustainable

Don’t make JKKKs 
a family affair

KUCHING: The Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) signatories must not be from the same family to prevent abuse of minor rural project (MRP) funds, said Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) president Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing. He said he had instructed the District Office in Kapit to

Sarawak AgroFest 2019 next month

KUCHING: The second edition of Sarawak AgroFest 2019 will be held at Celebration Square, Stadium Negeri in Petra Jaya here from Nov 21 to Dec 1. Organised by the Ministry of Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development (Manred), the theme for the premier agriculture show is “Agriculture transformation through smart

Sarawak is still ASF-free

KUCHING: The state government and the Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVSS) will continue to ensure Sarawak is free from widespread diseases such as African Swine Flu (ASF); Hand, Food and Mouth Disease (HFMD); and Avian Flu. Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development Assistant Minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn

MPKKP is PH’s political weapon

KUCHING: The proposed Federal Village Committee Management Council (MPKKP) has turned out to be a political tool for the Pakatan Harapan (PH) to divide and control the rural people in order to win in the next state election. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister cum Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul

Music fest, bike week together next year

KUCHING: It has been proposed that the Third Kuching International Bike Week (KIBW) next year be held in tandem with the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF). The one-week event was proposed for July 4 to 13 at Padang Merdeka where it will end together with the RWMF. Tourism, Arts and

Deepavali may be made public holiday

KUCHING: The state government will look at the state’s gazetted public holidays to see where it can slot in Deepavali as a public holiday. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, in giving this assurance yesterday, said there is limit to the number of public holidays the state can