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Alert members of the public save distressed teenager  

KUCHING: Alert members of the public helped avert a tragedy by rescuing an underage girl from attempting to harm herself at a building near the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) yesterday (Jan 31). Kuching police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah confirmed receiving information about the distressing situation at 9.53 am. “The teenager was saved and immediately taken […]

Police warn against provocation during Coldplay concert

KUALA LUMPUR: The public is reminded to avoid any acts of provocation during or after the Coldplay: Music Of The Spheres World Tour concert scheduled to take place at the Bukit Jalil Stadium today. Cheras district police chief ACP Zam Halim Jamaluddin said stern action would be taken against anyone attempting to cause disturbance at […]

Research centre wants dialogue to keep public well informed on palm oil 

KUCHING: The continued existence of the misleading ‘No Palm Oil’ labels has prompted the Datametrics Research and Information Centre (DARE) to call for a robust and informed public dialogue on the economic and environmental impacts of palm oil production in Malaysia. The labels are still appearing across local supermarkets despite prohibitions under the Trade Descriptions […]

DBKU mayor praises individuals for keeping Padang Merdeka clean after event

KUCHING: Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) mayor Datuk Junaidi Reduan praised the efforts of several city dwellers who voluntarily cleaned the Padang Merdeka compound after a recent event. The event was the Konsert Rakyat, held in conjunction with Sarawak’s 60th anniversary of independence on July 22. In his speech at the 35th Kuching City Day […]

Get health screenings for early disease prevention

BINTULU: The public is advised to get health screenings for early disease prevention and maintain overall health. Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming said regular health check-ups for all individuals, regardless of age, was important to prevent contracting diseases. “This programme, supported by private clinics and pharmacies with the assistance of the federal Ministry […]

Chinese History Museum reopens

KUCHING: The Chinese History Museum has reopened its doors to the public. The museum is now open daily, and admission is free. Operating hours are from 9.00am to 4.45pm, Monday to Friday. On Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, the Chinese History Museum opens from 10.00am to 4.00pm.

His brother has been missing for 17 years

KUCHING: A man is still looking for his brother who went missing 17 years ago. In a social media posting dated April 18, Mohd Hashimy took to Facebook and appealed to the members of the public to help him locate his brother, Darwis Sumala Suratman, who was last seen in Kuala Lumpur in 2006. “Kat […]

Yes to tax-free bonuses for private sector

KUCHING: Most members of the public are of the view that private employees should receive tax-free bonuses. On January 20, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that bonuses given by the state governments to civil servants will no longer be taxed. The decision was made following a request from Premier Tan Sri Datuk Patinggi […]

SUPP Senadin team goes out to meet public

MIRI: Transport Minister, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, who is also Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Senadin chairman, and his team this morning continued their weekend programme of  going out to meet the public. Lee was accompanied by SUPP Senadin branch secretary Cr Jeffery Phang, other councillors and SUPP Riam Road Sub-branch Committee members. This […]

Reflecting on true meaning of independence

KUCHING: As citizens, we should appreciate the concern, seriousness and perseverance of Malaysians in facing the challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic – the country is now in the endemic phase. Therefore, regardless of our positions, let us join with the government in the fight against the coronavirus. We need to act in tandem […]