Facilities, infrastructure at Niah Caves to be upgraded
MIRI: Plans to upgrade the facilities and infrastructure at the iconic Niah Caves will go on despite the Covid-19 pandemic, reveals Sarawak Assistant Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Sebastian Ting. In 2019, the Sarawak government set aside RM52 million for the purpose, including the construction of buggy tracks and bridges. Ting added that the […]
Two more oil and gas fields discovered
SEBUYAU: Two more offshore oil and gas fields in Sarawak have been discovered by Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas). Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg revealed that the national oil corporation had informed him of this latest development. “Besides the oil and gas discoveries in Central Luconia and the Baram Delta recently, there are […]
March 24 case management in SIB Church’s case on discovery of documents
PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court has fixed March 24 for another case management in Sidang Injil Borneo (SIB) Church’s case over discovery of documents pertaining to the cabinet’s decision which prohibited the use of the word “Allah” in non-Muslim publications. SIB Church had filed an application in the Federal Court for leave to appeal against the […]
Petronas announces gas discovery in Baram exploration well
KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has announced a gas discovery from Dokong-1 wildcat exploration well in Block SK417 Production Sharing Contract (PSC), located in the shallow waters of Baram Province, approximately 90 kilometres off the coast of Sarawak. Petronas’ unit, Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd has a 20 per cent participating interest in Block SK417 […]
Food delivery rider finds unexploded WWII bomb
MIRI: A shocking discovery was made at the Lutong beach here on Wednesday (Jan 20) when the tide was low. An object resembling a World War II-era bomb stuck out like a sore thumb, sending shivers down Mohd Nasri Razali’s spine. The food delivery rider made the find around 2.30pm, and a bomb disposal unit […]
Villagers chance upon skeletal remains
BETONG: Villagers were shocked to find skeletal remains in a forest at Bukit Rabung, Tabut, Skrang on Thursday night (Oct 22). According to a spokesperson from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre, the remains were found by villagers who were inspecting their snares in the forest. Around 7pm that evening, Betong fire and […]
