Author: Sarah Hafizah Chandra

Roads to be improved to speed up projects

KAPIT: The state government is looking to improve the roads in this town other parts of the division to intensify and hasten the implementation of local development projects.  Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this would help contractors in terms of mobilisation of assets and logistics. 

NGO brings hope and love to lonely elderly woman

KUCHING: Hope Place Kuching visited an elderly woman at her dilapidated old house yesterday (Jan 31) to check on her and show the woman who lives by herself their love. Describing it as a humbling experience, the charitable non-governmental organisation (NGO). said the 76-year-old woman was initially very reluctant to

Dr Yii hands over allocation to child rehab centre

KUCHING: The Sentuhan Kasih Kuching Community-based Rehabilitation Centre (PDK) has received some allocation from Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen for the needs of the children. Dr Yii visited the centre with his special assistant George Lam Li Kang to distribute ang pows (red packets) and Love Gifts

Info sought on stolen belian planks

KUCHING: Anyone with information about the stolen belian planks of the Pustaka Negeri Sarawak bridge should notify the local authorities so that the culprits can be caught. The Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) said the bridge, which was previously restored in December last year, has been damaged by thieves. A

SSPCA conference to highlight animal protection

KUCHING: The Sarawak Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) Asia for Animals (AFA) Conference 2023 from Oct 11 to 14 here will focus on animal care and protection. Themed ‘Education and Engagement Bring Change’, the AFA 2023 presents an opportunity to network, share experiences, and learn from practical

Karuna Sarawak in top 20 of technology service partners

KUCHING: Karuna Sarawak is one of the top 20 technology service partners of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MEDC), picking up the award at the 100 Go Digital appreciation dinner in Kuala Lumpur recently. Karuna Sarawak chief executive officer Melvin Ong said the 100 Go Digital platform programme had given the

Nurul appointment is PM’s prerogative, says minister

KUCHING: The controversy surrounding the appointment of former Permatang Pauh Member of Parliament (MP) Nurul Izzah Anwar as senior economic and financial advisor to the prime minister is tainted with political innuendo. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said there is absolutely nothing

Abdul Karim: Criticism will not stop proposed tallest flagpole project

KUCHING: The country’s proposed tallest flagpole project here will serve as another landmark to attract tourists. Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the RM30 million 99-meter-tall flagpole will not be an issue despite some ongoing criticisms. He revealed that a private sector

Abdul Karim wants FAS to bring soccer out of its doldrums

KUCHING:  Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah is hoping for the new Football Association Sarawak (FAS) leadership to improve the standard of soccer and resolve issues plaguing the sport. Congratulating newly minted president Abang Zulkarnain Abang Abdul Rahman on his appointment, the Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Minister wants the

Speak up, govt listening to Dayak concerns

KUCHING: The Dayak community has been assured that the state government is listening to their concerns particularly issues that affect them. But Food Industries, Commodities and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the community must speak up and provide suggestions as well as solutions to the