Sunday, 27 April 2025

Author: Ma Chee Seng

SUPP Lambir presents oranges to firefighters

MIRI: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Lambir branch recently delivered a donation of mandarin oranges to the Lutong Fire and Rescue Station as part of their community outreach programme. A total of seven SUPP Lambir members, led by branch chief Ong Chee Yee, presented two boxes of mandarin oranges

SKAS engagement session for Kuching to be held from Jan 24 to 26

KUCHING: A Sumbangan Keperluan Asas Sarawak (SKAS) engagement session for Kuching area will be held at the Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) headquarters from Jan 24 to 26 from 8am to 5pm. Among the key services provided during the engagement session are the registration and troubleshooting of Sarawak ID, SPay

73 UM Dayak undergrads receive cash aid

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 73 Dayak undergraduates from Universiti Malaya (UM) who have just begun their academic journey for the 2024/2025 session received cash assistance from Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas on Tuesday, The aid was presented by Persatuan Alumni Dayak Universiti Malaya (PADUM) president, Coolplay Nyipa,

SESCO busts three illegal mining operations

MIRI: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), through its operations and retail arm Syarikat SESCO Berhad (SESCO), has intensified efforts to combat electricity theft, with a recent crackdown uncovering three illegal cryptocurrency mining operations here. The cases, detected in Jalan Acacia and Pujut, involved a double-storey terrace house and a three-storey shophouse,

Rep spreads festive cheer with mandarin oranges and angpao

KUCHING: Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki distributed mandarin oranges and angpao or red packets while engaging with traders and customers around Jalan Nanas here. Additionally, he handed out more than 500 Chinese New Year 2025 greeting cards and posters to the public in the area. When met by reporters, he

Kampung Bintangor bridge set to become tourist spot

KUCHING: The completion of the iconic bridge in Kampung Bintangor here is set to boost the local economy of the area. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki said the bridge would become a tourist attraction while also providing comfort to the residents in the surrounding places. “We do have plans to

Over 3,000 to benefit from Sejambak Kasih Chinese New Year programme

KUCHING: A total of 3,081 individuals celebrating Chinese New Year in 2025 will receive assistance under the Sejambak Kasih programme, aimed at alleviating financial burdens and bringing festive cheer to underprivileged families. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the initiative reflects the government’s

Fifteen KPA retirees honoured

KUCHING: Fifteen long-service employees from Kuching Point Authority (KPA) who retired last year were honoured with Excellent Service Awards and certificates today (Jan 22) for having completed programmes. In a press release, KPA said its Appreciation and Certificate Presentation Ceremony for 2024 was held at the Port Operations Building in

Autism art exhibition in February to showcase over 60 unique artworks

KUCHING: The Kuching Autistic Association (KAA) is set to organise an Autism Art Exhibition, showcasing more than 60 artworks by special needs children from Feb 19 to 23. The exhibition, which will be held at The Spring shopping mall, will also feature art contributions from eight renowned local artists, including