JKKK waiting for DBKU’s approval
KUCHING: The request from the Village Development and Security Committee of Gersik, Boyan and Sourabaya for the provision of parking spaces around the village’s commercial area is awaiting approval from the Kuching North City Commission (DBKU). Deputy Minister of Telecommuncation and Utility, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi revealed that the proposed area to construct a […]
Latest tourist attraction in city
KUCHING: The Permaidani Kampung Boyan, Gersik and Sourabaya (BGS) Business Square is set to become a new tourist attraction. Sarawak Deputy Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications, Datuk Dr. Abdul Rahman Junaidi, stated that these two food courts would undoubtedly boost the tourism industry in the city of Kuching. “With landmarks such as the Tiang Bendera […]
Lodge International School celebrates outstanding IGCSE results
KUCHING: Lodge International School is celebrating a significant improvement in its Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) results for November 2023, showcasing outstanding performances across various subjects. In a press release, the school announced that this year’s cohort demonstrated exceptional excellence, with two students achieving the remarkable feat of scoring As in all […]
NGO comes to aid of needy family
KUCHING: It was a tough time for a woman in her early thirties, who is currently struggling to take care of her mentally challenged husband and her two schooling children. That all changed when a concerned social worker from Sentosa hospital referred the family to Hope Place Kuching, requesting for assistance. For further context, the […]
New Everrise outlet at Taman Stutong Indah
KUCHING: Everrise Supermarket has officially launched its 19th outlet in Taman Stutong Indah, marking a significant expansion of its presence in East Malaysia. The newly opened outlet promises access to the renowned quality products and an exceptional shopping experience, synonymous with the Everrise brand. Everrise Group chief executive officer Melody Chum, in a statement, expressed […]
Man charged for molesting visually impaired patient
KUCHING: A local man was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here for allegedly molesting a visually impaired female patient in a hospital last Monday (Jan 22). The 56-year-old defendant pleaded not guilty before Magistrate Mason Jaro Lenya Barayan to a charge under Section 354 of the Penal Code. If convicted, he can be sentenced to […]
Betong Division Development Agency eyes income-generating initiatives
KUCHING: The Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA) is prioritising income-generating activities as its primary agenda, according to chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. Various sub-committees have been formed to explore untapped potentials in tourism, economic activities and modern agriculture, he said. After officiating at the agency’s fifth workshop recently to finalise second-phase projects, he stated […]
Ministry holds engagement session to outline vision
KUCHING: An engagement session was held on Wednesday (Jan 24) to provide an overview on the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development’s (MEITD) initiatives and vision. During the session, Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn was briefed by MEITD Datuk Azmi Bujang. The briefing then proceeded to the […]
Sri Maha Mariamman Temple progress update
KUCHING: The Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Batu Lintang, the tallest temple in Borneo valued at approximately RM3.67 million, is expected to be completed by July this year. Shankar R. P. Asnani, the President of the Kuching Mariamman Sri Maha Association, stated that the project, which began in November 2019, has achieved around 65 per […]
Local entrepreneurs urged to embrace green financing
BY JACINTHA JOLENE & JAMES WONG KUCHING: Entrepreneurs in Sarawak are encouraged to utilize green financing facilities to support their initiatives in transitioning to sustainable business practices, according to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. He emphasised the importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) as a crucial framework for small and medium […]
