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Sunday, August 05, 2012

Children without birth certificates a worry

KUCHING: The state government is still grappling with the problem of children growing up without birth certificates.

Ceiling prices set for 19 popular Aidilfitri items

KUCHING: Ceiling prices for 19 popular Hari Raya items will be imposed between Aug 12 and 26.

Ministry asks distributors to stock up 10% more of essential items ahead of Hari Raya

KUCHING: Distributors in the state have been asked to stock up about 10% more of essential items like cooking oil and flour.

Yahaya: Campaign proves Govt serious about reducing living costs

KUCHING: The first “Jom Beli Barang Raya” campaign in the state kicks off this weekend at the new wing of the Boulevard shopping mall here and will last until Aug 16.

Donations pour in from all walks of life for semi-blind single mum needing vital eye surgery

KUCHING: When eight-year-old Angelie Ong read about Salmah Mahsen’s plight in the newspaper, she told her parents that she would like to donate all loose change in her coin box to help the single mother who risks losing her sight.

Duo rob soldier and girlfriend

KUCHING: A soldier and his female companion were robbed near the State Legislative Assembly complex early yesterday.

SJK Chung Hua No. 2 wins first place in science quiz contest

KUCHING: SJK Chung Hua No. 2 emerged champion in the Kuching Samarahan Divisions Science Quiz competition here.

Quick police action puts thieving duo in handcuffs

KUCHING: The police needed less than 12 hours to solve a theft case at a shopping mall in Jalan P Ramlee here.

Orchestra brings beauty of classical music to masses

KUCHING: The soothing sounds of classical Chinese orchestra music resonated through the Kuching City South Council building.

DOE investigating construction giant for allegedly allowing open burning on its land

MIRI: A construction giant could land in hot soup for allegedly allowing large-scale open burning on its land in Kuala Baram district.

Malaysia Airports Berhad probing case, says Miri police chief

MIRI: The incident in which a passenger jumped out of a moving aircraft at the airport here is now under probe by Malaysia Airports Berhad (MAB).

Beware of fake technicians, Sesco warns public

KUCHING: Cases of cable thefts are increasing at an alarming rate, with incidents where even thieves have disguised themselves as technicians from Syarikat Sesco Bhd (Sesco) .