Friday, 11 April 2025

Author: Karen Masing

Let donations come through official channels, Tiong reminds parties

BINTULU: Political parties have been reminded to refrain from independently raising funds for flood relief efforts here.  In making this call, Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said this was to prevent public confusion, particularly at a time when scams are commonplace. “Such actions may

Metrocity Night Market set to shine as tourism hub

KUCHING: The Metrocity 2 Youth Night Market has been proposed as a new tourism destination to fully promote the area to both domestic and international tourists. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Sri Fadillah Yusof said the night market has become a daily attraction for visitors coming to Kuching in search of

Tiong cancels CNY open house to focus on floods

BINTULU: MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has cancelled a Chinese New Year open house scheduled for Feb 9 here to focus on flood relief efforts. The cancellation comes in the wake of severe flooding that has displaced many residents and caused significant property damage in recent days. Tiong announced

Flood-affected SPM candidates asked to contact schools

KUCHING: All Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) candidates in the state affected by the floods have been urged to promptly contact their respective schools to ensure they can sit for the remaining examinations scheduled from Feb 3 to 6. Sarawak State Education Department director Omar Mahli said candidates experiencing communication difficulties

PWD to monitor movement at landslide-hit area

KAPIT: The Public Works Department (PWD) will keep monitoring ground movement at the landslide-affected site along Jalan Song-Temalat-Kanowit to prevent further risks to public safety.Minister of Works, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi who visited the site on Saturday (Feb 1) described the situation as critical, as heavy rainfall over the

Volunteers mobilise in aid flood victims

BEKENU: The Miri Youth Association and the Rhema Christian Youth Association have taken proactive measures to support flood-affected communities here.Both organisations have deployed five boats to distribute essential supplies, including drinking water and biscuits, to flood victims and evacuees at the Temporary Evacuation Centre (PPS) at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK)

Long-awaited longhouse completion brings relief

SIMANGGANG: The villagers of Rumah Rebi Rimaw, Kampung Stumbin B here can finally heave a sigh of relief following the completion of their new longhouse. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Francis Harden Hollis, who is also Simanggang assemblyman, officiated at the longhouse completion with the traditional

Governor’s festive visits strengthen community bonds

KUCHING: Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, together with his wife, Datuk Patinggi Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, continued the cherished tradition of visiting open houses on the third day of Chinese New Year. As part of the celebrations, the Governor and his wife visited

Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak distributes flood relief aid

KUCHING: Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) distributed flood relief aid in a ceremony held at Dewan Hj Kamaruddin Ahmad, Kampung Segedup, Batu Kawa, here. In a statement issued yesterday (Jan 31), TBS said that the aid was presented by its general manager, Datuk Abang Mohd Shibli Abang Mohd Nailie. A total

Premier Integrated Labs opens new facility in Kuching

KUCHING: Premier Integrated Labs, a leader in healthcare diagnostics and part of IHH Healthcare Malaysia, officially opened its first laboratory in Kuching, bringing advanced healthcare services closer to the community. The lab offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic services, from routine blood tests to advanced molecular diagnostics with its cutting-edge