Road closures for New Year Countdown
KUCHING: Roads will be closed in conjunction with the New Year Countdown celebration at Stadium Perpaduan which will be held today (Saturday Dec 31). Acting Kuching district police chief Supt Merbin Lisa said that Jalan Diplomatik and the road from Kesuma roundabout up to the Stadium roundabout will be temporarily closed for the celebration. “The […]
Countdown to 2023 at Kuching Waterfront promises excitement
KUCHING: A New Year countdown programme themed ‘Let’s Celebrate Together’ will be held on Dec 31 at Kuching Waterfront. The programme, organised by Sarawak Arts Council (MSS), will start early in the morning with multiple events such as musical performances and performing arts displays, followed by the evening highlights that will see performances from Zeppo […]
Feeling nostalgic about good old days
KUCHING: For a long time right up to the 1980s, it was hard for the people to reach this town, or even most towns in Sarawak, for that matter. In fact, it was still difficult for some people, even up to the early 1990s. Each trip was an arduous one, whether by river or by […]
Cultural shows highlight diversity, heritage
KUCHING: The cultural programme held every three months at Kuching Waterfront is believed to highlight the diversity of culture and heritage in Sarawak to the community and visitors from abroad. General Manager at Amanah Khairat Yayasan Budaya Melayu Sarawak (AKYBMS)/Sarawak Malay Cultural Foundation Datuk Dr. Sanib Said said various performances were showcased including traditional dance, […]
Premier leads 200 in walk across Darul Hana Bridge
KUCHING: Some 200 people took part in the “Berjalan Teguh Bersama Keluarga Malaysia” at the Kuching Waterfront, this morning. A large group of people had gathered at the waterfront as early as 5am to attend the programme. They included State Legislative Assembly Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Muhammad Asfia Awang Nassar, Minister in the Premier’s Department […]
Keeping city clean a shared responsibility
KUCHING: The public and local governments need to work together in keeping the environment of Kuching City clean, said Datuk Abdul Rahman Junaidi. The Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication urged all parties, regardless of where they are, to therefore come together to make sure the city is clean at all times. He added that […]
Enhancing safety, security at Kuching Waterfront
KUCHING: Smart cameras will be installed at Kuching Waterfront to mitigate vandalism as well as enhance safety and security in the area. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the cameras would be linked to the State’s Command Centre located at Baitulmakmur II Building. “Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunications Datuk Dr […]
CCTV resolutions to be upgraded to fight vandalism
THE Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) and Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) will upgrade the resolutions of existing closed circuit cameras (CCTVs) at the Kuching Waterfront. Deputy Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said this was part of measures taken to prevent vandalism and destruction to property in the city. “The existing […]
Police still tracking down ‘bubble foam’ suspects
KUCHING: The police are still tracking down two men in their 30s suspected of causing a ‘bubble foam’ incident at the Hornbill fountain located at the Kuching Waterfront. Kuching OCPD ACP Ahsmon Bajah said that the suspects were believed to be non-locals. He said that following this matter, an investigating team had been set up […]
Citrawarna good for tourism
KUCHING: The inaugural Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia 2022 celebration kicked-off yesterday at the Kuching Waterfront here. On its first day of its launch, various information booths promoted tourism sectors from different states while various activities were drawn up to enliven the event. New Sarawak Tribune spoke to members of public for their comments on the celebration. […]
