MIRI: After the first sighting of the ‘Blue Tears’ phenomenon captured by local photography enthusiast Albert Song at Trusan beach in Bekenu last month, members of the public can now expect to see a similar sight along the city’s coastline. Photography enthusiast Jason Chang, who is also a member of the media, said this beautiful sight can be seen at …

KUCHING: The possible merger of Malaysia Building Society Bhd (MBSB) and Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Muamalat) could create the second largest Islamic bank in Malaysia. RHB Research Institute Sdn Bhd (RHB Research) in a report said the enlarged entity would be the second largest Islamic bank in the country, behind Maybank Islamic Bank Bhd. The research firm observed that …

KUCHING: Housing Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg will announce soon the latest development on modular housing programme to address the shortage of affordable houses in the state. “I will announce it either by the end of this month or by early next month,” Abang Johari told The Borneo Post here yesterday. Abang Johari led a high-level delegation to …

KUCHING: Carpenter Street here has the potential to become a main tourism attraction in the next five years as it has the ingredients – namely its rich cultural heritage – to draw visitors. Sim Kiang Chiok, a fourth generation Teochew who has been part of Carpenter Street’s rich and colourful history envisioned that in the near future, the area could …

KUCHING: The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda)’s Property Expo 2015 held last weekend at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) recorded 10,000 visitors over the three-day period. In a press release yesterday, Sheda said they were pleased with the positive turnout despite the current hazy conditions, indicating an optimistic future for the property industry in the state. It …

KUCHING: The luxury homes of Precinct Premier, the first phase of Hock Seng Lee Construction Sdn Bhd (HSL)’s landmark development La Promenade almost fully sold out at launch. “ We knew there was strong interest in the guarded and gated concept and high-end homes and this was proven when the detached bungalows priced at RM2.4 million and above to sell …

BINTULU: Two projects worth a total RM27,384,386.60 were signed between Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) and the two appointed contractors at Wisma Bintulu yesterday. The first project signed with contractor Hock Seng Lee Berhad is the proposed government office and security office/entrance in Samalaju Industrial Park at a contract sum of RM20,998,000. The project will be divided into two phases: the …

KUCHING: State Legislative Assembly (DUN) deputy speaker Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn will propose to the state government to have Siburan upgraded from a sub-district to district. According to him, this is to ensure that better government services can be provided to the community there. “By right, Siburan should be upgraded to a district status because its population is now …

KUCHING: A new police headquarters is being planned for Serian in line with its elevation to a division. This was revealed by Deputy State Police Commissioner Datuk Dr Chai Khin Chung, who said the present Serian Police Station which was also used as a district police headquarters was built in 1957 and was too small for a division. “We are …

MIRI: Beaches in Sibuti are gaining popularity among picnickers, photographers, and nature lovers, who often visit the beach’s many picturesque spots. Faizal Mohamad, 28, whose grandparents are from Peliau and Tusan, said the 45-minute walk from Peliau village covers sandy beaches, cliffs, coral reefs, a waterfall, a stream, algae at night and a cemetery of early Kedayan settlers. “There has …