SEB’s pioneering science-based emissions reduction target receives global validation
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), Malaysia’s leading renewable energy developer, has garnered international recognition as the global Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) officially validates its ambitious near-term emissions reduction target. The SBTi approval, granted on Nov 8, 2023, solidifies Sarawak Energy’s position as the first major corporation in Malaysia to achieve such a milestone, joining […]
RM102k allocation to boost digital learning at SK Sacred Heart, Semeba
KUCHING: An allocation of RM102,000 from the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) to SK Sacred Heart, Semeba will be utilised to establish five classrooms equipped with digital technology. Headmistress Magdelene Lilawati noted that this is part of the school’s efforts to enhance progress in the field of education, especially in the aspect of digitalisation at […]
Kuching cops nab 30 individuals in New Year痴 Eve op
KUCHING: Police here have arrested 30 individuals for various offences in the recently concluded operations codenamed 前ps Ambang Tahun Baru・and 前ps Mabuk・on New Year痴 Eve. The operations, involving 14 police officers and 129 members from various divisions and police stations under the Kuching district police headquarters (IPD), were held from 9pm on Dec 31 until […]
Call for swift return of Sarawak and Sabah’s rights
KUCHING: The rights of Sarawak and Sabah as enshrined in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) must be returned without any further delay as the new year has come. In expressing his hope, Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) supreme council member Senator Abun Sui Anyit said that the return of the rights was clearly instructed by Prime […]
Help needed finding Moh’s family
KUCHING: The Sibu Hospital is urgently seeking the family or next of kin of a 65-year-old Chinese male patient, Moh Hion Soon. Moh, a resident of No 62, Taman Permai Barat 1, Sibu, is believed to have been involved in a motorcycle accident. In a statement recently, the hospital said that Moh was admitted to […]
Call for prompt re-delineation of Sarawak’s electoral boundaries
KUCHING: The Election Commission (EC) should promptly notify the Dewan Rakyat Speaker and the Prime Minister to propose for a re-delineation exercise of Sarawak’s electoral boundaries to be carried out. Political analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) noted that Sarawak is nearly the size of Peninsular Malaysia, yet the state only […]
Thanks blood donors, you’re heroes!
KUCHING: The Sarawak General Hospital’s Blood Bank Centre has announced a stable blood supply level, thanks to recent donations. In appreciation, the blood bank extended heartfelt thanks to donors for their crucial contributions, particularly during festive seasons when blood shortages are common. “Your consistent donations, especially during critical periods, are highly valued,” the Blood Bank […]
Woman fined RM2,700 for drug abuse
KUCHING: The Magistrate’s Court here fined a local woman RM2,700 in default three months in prison for abusing drugs last month. Nurasmida Sebli, 33, pleaded guilty before Magistrate Zubaidah Sharkawi to a charge framed under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, punishable under Section 15(1) of the same Act. If convicted, it carries […]
Deputy minister extends vital aid to Tabuan Melayu families
KUCHING: Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Dr Hazland Abang Hipni extended crucial aid to the families of 150 individuals in the Tabuan Melayu Zone.The event, held at Masjid Darus Sa’adah in Kampung Tabuan Melayu on Monday (Jan 1), witnessed the distribution of Funeral Assistance and Higher Education Assistance.“Dr Hazland’s outreach, part of an […]
Chung Hua’s 30th group wins Scout Night
KUCHING: The 30th Kuching Scout from Chung Hua Primary School No.3 clinched the top spot in the recent Kuching City District Scout Night held at the Islamic Information Centre (IIC). The group triumphed in the Cub Scout dance category with their Macarena Dance. The 21st Kuching Scout from SK Kenyalang secured second place performing Tarian […]
