Simunjan to be developed as tourism attraction, agricultural district
Simunjan, which is about 90 km from Kuching city, is set to be developed as a tourist attraction as well as an agricultural district to help increase the income of locals.
Fri Dec 17 2021
MySRBN to increase digital connectivity, economy in Simunjan - Abang Johari
The launching of the SALURAN-MySRBN initiative will increase digital connectivity and economy in the district of Simunjan, said Chief Minister Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
Tue Dec 14 2021
COVID cases in Sarawak up by 224 pct this month
The number of COVID-19 infections in Sarawak rose sharply this month to record 35,517 new cases, an increase of 224 per cent compared to July.
Sun Aug 29 2021
Sarawak floods: Number of evacuees rises to 1,070
Serian district remains the worst affected, with 785 evacuees from 255 families recorded so far.
Sat Feb 06 2021
Cargo lorry driver, attendant killed in collision
A cargo lorry driver and his attendant were killed when their lorry collided with a lorry which was transporting palm oil at Km11, Jalan Kuching-Sri Aman near Simunjan early today.
Mon May 08 2017
Search and rescue mission to focus areas in Sri Aman, Simunjan and Betong
The focus of the search and rescue mission for the missing helicopter will be spread throughout three districts.
Fri May 06 2016
Missing chopper: SAR operation at Batang Lupar
A total of 24 members of the Fire and Rescue Department from Samarahan, Kuching and Simunjan started the search and rescue (SAR) for the missing chopper.
Fri May 06 2016
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024