Author: Nur Shazreena Ali

Neutering to control rabies

KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang has urged dog owners to neuter their pets in order to prevent the spread of rabies in Sarawak, Citing State Health Department’s statistics of rabies in 2019 alone, he said there were 5,987 cases of dogs biting people within the Padawan

The quaint village of Kampung Sapit

Nestled at the foothills of Ulu Padawan is Kampung Sapit, home to some 450 Bidayuh Biya people who settled at the picturesque Borneo Highlands marking the border to Kalimantan. On the road for development Located about 65km away from the city, getting to the quaint village of Kampung Sapit in

Have you tried CrackTack Spicy Balado?

KUCHING : What can be more satisfying than cuddling up with snacks and crunching them, especially when you are on a marathon — viewing session of your favourite TV shows at night? Many Malaysians cannot resist the taste of keropok (crisps/chips). Have you tasted the CrackTack Spicy Balado? Trust me,

Over RM14m disbursed to preschools

KUCHING: The state’s Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Ministry have disbursed a total of RM14.05 million to 2,932 registered tadika operators in Sarawak. Its minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the special annual grant was to subsidise the tadika operator’s operation cost and purchase of hygiene equipment

The subtle charm of Siniawan

The narrow streets of Siniawan, flanked by rows of charming old wooden shophouses look rather lonesome, but the rustic setting offers more than just a glimpse of the town’s colourful past. Hoping for better days ahead A 25-kilometre drive from Kuching city, it is easy for one to think of

Thumbs-up for new road

KUCHING: The people of Kampung Segedup and Kampung Sg Maong welcome the construction of a new road linking both villages.  Kampung Segedup community leader Penghulu Sulaiman Awi, 65, said the   3.6 km single carriageway road connecting Kampung Sg Maong to Segedup would improve communication and the local economy. “This road

We’ll pay for five major bridges: CM

KUCHING: The state government will continue to fund the construction of five major bridges in the state, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the fund for the bridges which include the bridges over Batang Lupar, Batang Saribas, Batang Krian, Batang Igan and Batang Kemena had

Workshop to relook SOPs next week

KUCHING: The Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Ministry will relook and review the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the registration of taska (childcare centres) and tadika (kindergartens). Its minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the review of the SOPs was necessary to facilitate the registration of taska

State govt to discuss post Covid-19 policy

KUCHING: The state government will discuss with the private sector the post Covid-19 socio-economic policy. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said the discussion was necessary to promote food exports and develop more incentives for investors. He revealed this during an official visit to Thian Yien Enterprise Sdn. Bhd.,

Why applications to operate taska, tadika rejected

KUCHING: From January 2019 to May 31 this year, nine applications for licences to operate taska (childcare centres) were rejected by the Land and Survey Department, said Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Ministry Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The applications were rejected because of the neighbours’ objection. “Six