Author: Goh Pei Pei

Kuching Waterfront safe for public and tourists despite dead pigeons

KUCHING: The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) has assured the public and tourists that it is safe to visit or hang out along the Kuching Waterfront, including the area near the Floating Mosque, where dozens of pigeons were found dead recently. After conducting tests on 41 samples of the dead

Musical performances novel way of understanding history

KUCHING: Sarawak is focusing on having more musical performances based on historical events to allow the people to understand the past in a more interesting way. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg believes it is crucial for the public to know how events in the past made

Madani economic blueprint sets clear direction: SUPP

KUCHING: The RM100 in e-Tunai credit to all adults in the country earning RM100,000 and below annually is timely to ease the burden of people in the M40 and B40 category. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Stakan chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok said the one-off incentive for civil servants and

Singaporeans can savour Batang Ai tilapia once again from next month

KUCHING: Tilapia fish farmed in Batang Ai is making a comeback in Singapore and is expected to be available at Sheng Siong supermarket stores there, starting next month. Borneo Eco Fish managing director Thomas Hii Tiong Kong said a shipment of 10 tonnes of the fish is scheduled to depart

How digital art became therapy for talented graduate

KUCHING: An architecture graduate Nurizzati Syafiqah, creates beautiful digital artworks that showcase building and structure details, using black and white as the backdrop for her illustrations. The 25-year-old incorporates Malaysia’s rich cultural heritage, like traditional costumes, buildings, and games, into her artworks, setting her apart. The young lady from Kuching,

Most citizenship applications approved within 7 months: Nasution

KUCHING: About 80 per cent of the citizenship applications under Article 15A of the Federal Constitution in Sarawak have been resolved and approved within seven months. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said his ministry received 946 applications from Sarawak early this year and most of the applicants have

Taskforce formed to tackle undocumented people in Sarawak: Home Minister

KUCHING: A special taskforce has been formed to resolve issues related to undocumented people in Sarawak who do not have birth certificates, identification papers or MyKads. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the main taskforce will be co-chaired by him and Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari

Premier praised fed govt for returning state’s 52 lots of land

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg today thanked the federal government for returning 52 lots of land that had been acquired from the Sarawak government in accordance with the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). “I would like to thank the leadership of the Unity Government, who have recently

Increasing average household income is Sarawak’s next focus

KUCHING: Sarawak will focus on policies to increase the average household income following the recent announcement by the World Bank that the state has achieved high-income status. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the announcement “came earlier than expected,” as Sarawak aims to become a high-income and

Sarawak sets for a record-breaking economic growth

Sarawak’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 6.5 per cent in 2022, with an economic value of RM140.2 billion, despite the global economic uncertainty in the post-COVID-19 era. With the return of domestic and international tourism, the services sector expanded by 9.6 per cent, led by utilities, transport, wholesale and