Sibu fire destroys storeroom in commercial premises

SIBU: A storeroom in a commercial building at Jalan Wong Soon Kai here was destroyed by fire last night. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported in the 10.30 pm blaze. Sibu central fire station chief Suna Kaha said his men and firemen from Sungai Merah station were deployed to the scene to put out […]

Not flown by premises owners: Wee

COLONIAL FLAG KUCHING: The state’s colonial flags that are flying at a shop building in Padungan here were not placed by the premises owners, clarified Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng. “The flags were put up at the premises by a group of people,” said Wee when asked to comment on […]

Poor sales for commercial, residential units

KUCHING: The property market is experiencing poor sales for both commercial and residential units due to various factors, said Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) Kuching branch chairman Sim Kiang Chiok. He said many businesses were affected by the Covid-19 pandemic due to social distancing and reduced dealing with customers during the movement […]

Business only comes at night

MUKAH: The commercial building (pic) in the new township here used to be abuzz with business activities during the day in its early years of existence but now is eerily quiet. Impressively-designed, the double-storey building belongs to a local authority. A check by New Sarawak Tribune yesterday found the building houses about 20 trading units […]