Author: Nur Ashikin Louis

Two ‘corners’ among OKSHe main attractions

KUCHING: Two “corners” namely Speakers Corner and DJ Corner are among the main attractions for Old Kuching Smart Heritage Agenda (OKSHe) programme taking place at the Kuching Waterfront from 25 to 31 March. Organised by North Kuching City Commission (DBKU) in collaboration with Yayasan Sarawak, the two activities are held

UPM Bintulu team wins Eco-Race Competition

BINTULU: The Rimbawan team from Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus (UPMKB) won the Eco-Race Competition organised by Forest Department Sarawak (FDS). A total of eight teams participated in the competition; they comprised UPMKB students and staff, FDS staff, staff of the Natural Resources and Environmental Board (NREB) as well as

Rep disappointed with cancellation of financial allocation

KUCHING: Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang expressed his disappointment with the cancellation of financial allocation for the development of Kpg Haji Baki. “According to the plan, the previous government under Barisan Nasional (BN) has allocated RM1 million for the construction of a community hall and RM800,000 for hawker stalls

Ministry announces reappointment of housing tribunal members

KUCHING: The Ministry of Local Government and Housing yesterday announced the reappointment of five members of the Sarawak Tribunal of Housing Purchaser Claims (TTPRS). Effective May 1, 2019 to April 30, 2022, the five TTPRS members that will be reappointed are chairman Datuk Maznah Dasmi, deputy chairman Peter Lim Thiam

150 parents, teachers in health screening programme

KUCHING: Some 150 parents and teachers participated in a health screening programme during SMK Tun Abang Haji Openg’s Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) annual general meeting at the school, yesterday. Many services were offered free during the programme such as diabetes screening, blood pressure reading, Body Mass Index (BMI) measurement, eye screening

Parents and teachers told to enhance ties

KUCHING: The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of SMK Tun Abang Haji Openg urged parents and teachers to strengthen cooperation for the sake of the students’ future. Its chairman Jasni Jubli said, “The responsibility of guiding students in the school falls on the teachers but once the students walk out of the

Olivia is crowned Miss Fitness Riverside 2019

KUCHING: Olivia Christie Winnie was today crowned Miss Fitness Riverside 2019, a subsidiary title for the Miss Cultural World Harvest Festival 2019. The event, which took place at the Riverside Shopping Complex here, saw the 19-year-old student winning a cash prize of RM700, a trophy, a hamper and a bouquet.

Septic tank replacement works completed last Dec

KUCHING: Referring to a contract document in replacing three faulty septic tanks at Block 9 RPR Tondong here, Housing Development Corporation (HDC) issued a press statement today denying allegations made by a Chinese-language portal on March 21. The portal requested further explanation from HDC claiming that the latter had only

Call for unity among S’wakians amidst ‘termites’ comments

  KUCHING: Amidst the rising chains of comments on having ‘termites’ within political parties, Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Women’s chief Kho Teck Wan calls for unity of all Sarawakians. “When we have an unstable government, the ultimate victims in this situation are the people. Therefore, Sarawak at this stage

Inaugural coffee symposium on April 6-7

KUCHING: The inaugural Borneo Coffee Symposium will take place on April 6 to 7 April at the Old Court House here. Dedicated to converging coffee experts from around the world from renowned coffee scientists, experienced coffee farmers and estate owners, as well as researchers to Kuching, this symposium aims to