K-pop star Rain gets rousing welcome in Kuching

KUCHING: Despite the scorching hot weather, fans of South Korean K-pop star Rain (Jung Ji-Hoon) showed unwavering enthusiasm as they gathered as early as 10am at the Old Courthouse Courtyard to catch a glimpse of the singer-songwriter, actor and music producer, on Friday (Aug 4). Arriving at about 4pm, he was greeted by a sea […]

Expect non-stop rain in Sarawak until Saturday

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued an alert-level continuous rain warning in several parts of Sarawak until Saturday.   The areas cover Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Sibu (Sibu and Kanowit), and Mukah (Tanjung Manis, Daro, and Matu).   Meanwhile, severe-level continuous heavy rain is expected to hit several areas […]

Kpg Simpok inundated by floods

SIBURAN: Following excessive rains throughout the whole of yesterday morning in Kampung Simpok, the village here got inundated by floods. A spokesperson from the Bomba Squad in Simpok, Alice Luna Bala said that only some areas were affected by the downpours. She said that the continuous rains caused the water to rise. “For now, there […]

Get your umbrellas ready

By Voon Yih Boon KUCHING: As a precaution, Sarawakians should have their umbrellas and raincoats ready to brave the rain this week. This is because Sarawak will still be experiencing heavy rain due to the south-west monsoon season. The dry weather would not be expected to be experienced that frequently.  Based on the Malaysian Meteorological […]

Wet week ahead

KUCHING: A whole week of rain has been forecasted for the city. The wet outlook is set to come on the heel of today’s dry morning predicted for the whole of the state. A Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) forecast made at 5.40pm yesterday said rains or thunderstorms are expected this afternoon in most areas of […]