Two-day Rahmah sales in Batu Kawa
KUCHING: A total of 32 in-demand items for the Chinese New Year celebration was sold at a discount during the two-day Rahmah sales programme in Batu Kawa. The sales, organised by the Batu Kawa service centre in collaboration with the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) Sarawak was held at Everwin Supermarket Batu […]
RM45 mil army HQ construction in April
KUCHING: The construction of the new Eastern Field Army Headquarters in Batu Kawa, will be designed according to the allocated budget of RM45 million. Its commander Lt-Gen Datuk Mohd Sofi Md Lepi said the new headquarters will be located near the Sungai Maong Petronas station in Batu Kawa. He said the progress of the project […]
Batu Kawa murder case duo get nine months for drug abuse
KUCHING: Two men connected to the widely publicised murder of a 51-year-old hotel worker in Batu Kawa here in October have been sentenced to nine months for their involvement in drug abuse activities. Ashley, 25, and Hartley, 33, each pleaded guilty to a charge read separately before Magistrate Syarifah Fatimah Azura Wan Ali. According to […]
Man gets five years for Batu Kawa hotel murder
KUCHING: A 33-year-old man was sentenced to a five-year jail term by the Magistrates’ Court today (Nov 16) in connection with the murder of a 51-year-old man outside a hotel in Batu Kawa on Oct 30. Hartley pleaded guilty to the charge before Magistrate Mason Jaro Lenya Barayan, who sentenced the accused to five years’ […]
Retaining wall reduces flood woes in Batu Kawa
KUCHING: The risk of flash floods and the number of flood victims in Batu Kawa has reduced following the effectiveness of the retaining wall that is being constructed at Kampung Rantau Panjang. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said once the wall is fully constructed in May this year, it will be […]
Facilities, including car parks, to be built at Batu Kawa Ang Cheng Ho quarry lake
KUCHING: The authorities for the Batu Kawa Ang Cheng Ho quarry lake’s beautification project are now planning to construct nearby facilities in the area, including car parks. According to the statement by the Batu Kawa service centre, the said project’s main building is nearing completion. With that, Deputy Premier, who is also the Batu Kawa […]
Batu Kawa carnival back after two years
KUCHING: The Batu Kawa Mooncake, Street Food and Lantern Carnival is making a comeback after a two year lapse due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the carnival commenced today and will be on until Sept 11 from 6pm to 11pm. “There are about 80 stalls serving local […]
Stroke patient receives aid
KUCHING: Hope Place Kuching recently provided relief to a stroke patient longing for assistance. The charitable non-governmental organisation (NGO) said Ting Keong Sieng had a stroke in April this year which left half of his body paralyzed and rendering him unable to support his family. The 38-year-old is living in Batu Kawa with his wife, […]
A different stroke for every bride
KUCHING: A bridal studio business can be tough even for the seasoned go-to names in the industry. It can be demanding, time-consuming and hard on the feet, all at once, for the simple reason that the business is about pandering to your customers’ every wish. But Nathalie Le-Cie Gosele,33, who got into the world of […]
Deceased, 37, found lying face down
PADAWAN: A foul stench coming from a rented room on the third floor of a shophouse in Batu Kawa, has unravelled after authorities discovered the body of a man last Wednesday (Aug 17). The incident came to light around 6.30pm when a female tenant smelled something foul coming from the room. She later went to […]
