Kuching MP urges cautious approach to diesel subsidy rationalisation
KUCHING: While subsidy rationalisation is crucial, its implementation must be carried out carefully to ensure it doesn’t disproportionately burden those who rely on these subsidies. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen has voiced concerns regarding the upcoming diesel subsidy rationalisation, as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, to introduce a targeted […]
Azam Young Souls gears up for exciting future programmes and activities
KUCHING: The youth volunteer group, Azam Young Souls (AYS), under Angkatan Zaman Mansang (Azam) Sarawak, is gearing up for an exciting array of future programmes and activities following the recent election of their committee for the term 2023-2024. According to press release by Azam Sarawak, Asyraf Hardy, the former chairman of AYS in 2017, expressed […]
Unity and tradition shine at regatta
KUCHING: The Baram Regatta 2023 is worth reviewing because although ‘The Mother of All Regattas’ is over, the excitement that it caused hasn’t faded. In fact, it will remain in the hearts of those in and around the Baram region for weeks to come. After a five-year break, the highly anticipated event resumed from last […]
First Dayak to lead Sarawak police
KUCHING: Deputy Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata will be the first Dayak of Iban descent to officially helm the post of Sarawak Police Commissioner. Outgoing Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said he (Mancha) will assume his new post on or before Nov 13 this year. “We are currently discussing when the handover ceremony […]
624 cops mobilised for Jepak by-election
KUCHING: The police will be deploying a total of 624 police officers and other personnel during the upcoming Jepak by-election period. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said their assignments will be divided into five phases in order to ensure that the Jepak by-election will be held peacefully and smoothly. “The first phase […]
Proposal still under discussion
KUCHING: The proposal to upgrade the Padawan Sub-District Office to Padawan District Office is still under discussion. Deputy Minister of Transport (Road and Aviation) Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said the matter was with the State Secretary. “A task force has been formed to look into the matter with due diligence. “Not only the sub-district offices […]
Teenage girl among five arrested for trafficking RM1.4mil worth of syabu
KUCHING: A teenage girl was among five individuals arrested for allegedly trafficking RM1.4mil worth of syabu drugs from the Peninsular to Sarawak. The suspects, comprising three men and two women aged between 17 and 22, were nabbed in an ‘Op Tapis Khas’ at separate locations in Bintawa and Stutong between 10.45am and 2.20pm on Oct […]
School hall gets RM118k upgrade
KUCHING: Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Batu Lintang has received RM118,300 to upgrade its student hall. Bandar Kuching MP, Dr Kelvin Yii, confirmed that the funds were a contribution from his office, aiming to ensure ample space for school events and gatherings for students. “The inadequate space has forced students to contend with overcrowding during school assemblies. […]
Mambong to be developed as coffee belt
KUCHING: Thirty-one projects under the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA) for Mambong constituency will focus on agriculture and tourism development. Deputy Minister for Transport (Road and Aviation), Datuk Dr Jerip Susil expressed his desire for Mambong to be a coffee belt for the whole of Sarawak, with the focus on group coffee cultivation and […]
Padawan for full district status?
KUCHING: A proposal to upgrade the Padawan sub-District into a full-pledged district is still under discussion. Deputy Minister for Transport (Road and Aviation) Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said the matter is being handled by the State Secretary. “There’s a task force formed which will look into the due diligence. “Not only the sub-district but the […]
