Plan to build more SPK houses in Igan
By Aini Selikang MATU: More Rumah Spektra Permata houses will be built under the Village Expansion Scheme (SPK) in the Igan constituency to meet the needs of residents in the area. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said it was prudent to so as there has been a demand for such accommodation. […]
House fires during festive season increasing
KUCHING: The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) is gearing up for any occurrence of house fires during the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Gawai. Sarawak Bomba director Datuk Khirudin Drahman disclosed that Bomba had identified an increasing trend of house fires during festive season. However, he pointed out that there had been a decrease in […]
More vehicles on Sarawak’s roads in over a decade
KUCHING: There is an increase in the number of registered vehicles in Sarawak in the past 10 years. State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the percentage had significantly increased by 33.7 – from 1,277,245 in 2010 to 1,925,463 in 2020. “In 2010, there were 589,885 private cars or 46.18 per cent compared […]
Mayor Yii concerned about crime rate in Miri
MIRI: Mayor Adam Yii is concerned about the recent rise in crime cases in Jalan Mutiara 5, Vista Perdana Phase 2 here. He paid a visit to Miri criminal investigation department head DSP Loh Wooi Kee to urge police to solve the cases quickly and increase patrols. Yii was accompanied by Miri Residents Committee chairman […]
Number of unemployed up slightly in July 2021
PUTRAJAYA: The number of unemployed persons in Malaysia increased slightly by 1.2 percent in July this year to post a total of 778,200 persons compared to 768,700 persons in the previous month. According to Statistics of Labour Force, Malaysia, July 2021 report released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today (Sept 9), this resulted […]
Stray dogs keep them on their toes
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Residents of Kampung Mang Lot have urged the relevant authorities to monitor the increasing number of stray dogs roaming around the area. One of the residents, Junaidi Hassan, expressed his concern over the situation. “We have tried to drive away the dogs, but it was only effective for a short while. “Although there […]
Unemployment rate at 4.7% in October 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s unemployment rate rose by 0.1 percentage point month-on-month to 4.7 percent in October 2020, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today. In a statement, chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the labour force improved at a slower pace in October due to an increase in both employed and […]
Domestic violence increases 13.2 pct this year
KUCHING: The number of domestic violence cases has shown a 13.2 percent increase this year (as of October) compared to last year, with Kuching recording the highest number of such cases in Sarawak. “Domestic violence cases have increased by 13.2 percent, that is, 644 cases this year (as of October) compared to 569 last year,” […]
More students on board
FREE SCHOOL BUS SERVICE KUCHING: There have been an increasing number of students using the free school bus service provided by the state government since its launch on Aug 18. One of the bus drivers, Mariaui Johari, 49, who was picking up students at SMK Petra Jaya on Friday, said she is thankful that a […]
Kuching on the edge
RED ZONE KUCHING: Kuching District is on the edge of red zone status in light of the increased number of positive Covid-19 cases reported by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC). However, the committee in a statement today informed that Kuching was still a yellow zone as it had only recorded 39 local infection cases […]
