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Eva launches two new buses for <b>Kuching</b>-Pontianak route <b>...</b>

Eva launches two new buses for <b>Kuching</b>-Pontianak route <b>...</b>

Posted: 20 Dec 2014 10:31 AM PST

KUCHING: Eva Express Sdn Bhd (Eva) launched two new buses to transverse the Kuching – Pontianak route at Kuching Sentral here yesterday.

Eva's chairman Abang Yassin Abang Zainudin officiated at the launch, witnessed by managing director Nelson Chiew and director Rose Pengiran.

"Each of this new bus ensures the safety and comfort of our passengers during their long journey," said Chiew after the launch.

He also said the buses would leave Kuching for Pontianak on a daily basis at 7am and 9.30am for economy class, and 11.30am for the Super VIP.

Economy class tickets are priced RM60 per person while the Super VIP tickets go for RM80 per person.

He said the Super VIP bus fare was a bit more expensive as passengers would enjoy spacious leg room and extended reclining chairs with the 20 seats limit.

"Passengers can buy group tickets at a discounted price of RM75 per person," he added.

Chiew said the company would replaced the old buses, which had been in service for at least six years.

"Each bus costs around RM470,000, but we will do this to remain competitive in the industry," he added.

Other extras for the buses include the installation of Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) system to keep track of the location and speed of the buses.

"Currently, 60 per cent of our buses are equipped with GPS," he added.

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Aid collection centre for flood victims set up in <b>Kuching</b> – BorneoPost <b>...</b>

Posted: 27 Dec 2014 10:27 AM PST

KUCHING: Tehez Consolidators Services, a company which provides airport luggage wrapping service, yesterday launched a donation drive for flood victims in the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia.

Its manager, Azman Hezri, said those wanting to donate to the flood victims could so by bring their donations to its Flood Victim Aid Assembly Centre at the Kuching International Airport. The centre is on the third floor at the Excess Baggage Centre.

"Our centre serves as aid collecting centre for flood victims not only from individuals, but also mosques, churches or any non-governmental organisations.

"Just bring the donations here and we will send them," he told reporters at when met at the airport here yesterday.

He said the centre would be opened to receive the donations until Dec 30, but would extend it if the response was good.

He said among the items needed were clothing, baby napkin, blanket and dry food.

"Once we have collected 50kg of items, the good will be sent to KL International Airport and from there will be transported by land to the east coast states," he added.

Azman said the programme in Kuala Lumpur would be carried with the cooperation of Peugeot-Citreon Community there. For enquiries, the public can call Azman at 016-6055652 or Ali (013-5756275) or Milin (014-287 3330). — Bernama

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300 in &#39;2014 <b>Kuching</b> New Year Off-Road Meet&#39; – BorneoPost <b>...</b>

Posted: 27 Dec 2014 10:04 AM PST

by Eve Sonary Heng, reporters@theborneopost.com. Posted on December 28, 2014, Sunday

KUCHING: More than 300 individuals on board 120 four-wheel drive vehicle (4WD) took part in the '2014 Kuching New Year's Off-Road Meet' journey from Kota Padawan to Lundu District yesterday.

Former Deputy Works Minister Datuk Yong Khoon Seng flagged off the convoy at Kota Padawan Giant Hypermarket near here at

9am. Organising chairman Wilfred Sim and other committee members were also present.

The participants drove across Borneo Highlands, Buso and Biawak, before reaching a resort at Perigi, in Lundu District.

The annual event, held since 2010, provides a platform for off-road adventurers from here and Samarahan area to chill out.

"This event is our way of celebrating the New Year, where off-road adventurers can come together to have fun," he said.

He added that the event was suitable for families and participants aged from six to 67 years old.

Among the challenges are participants have to drive through hilly areas between Borneo Highlands and Buso, and from Biawak to Perigi.

Before the flag-off, Yong reminded participants to prioritise their safety, while wishing them a fun-filled and a safe journey.

"Please make sure safety comes first and help one another along the way," he said.

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Brother Andreas from Taize Visit to <b>Kuching</b> | <b>Kuching</b> Archdiocesan <b>...</b>

Posted: 11 Dec 2014 08:29 PM PST

12 12 2014

KUCHING– Brother Andreas from Taizé community visited Kuching from 2 – 5 December 2014. During his visit, he has the opportunity to meet some of the city and rural parishioners. He went to St. Theresa's Church, Serian, Holy Trinity Church, Kenyalang and St. Patrick, Krokong.

In St. Theresa's Serian, he had a short tour in the parish where he met the catechists, some of the youth and the priests. It was a short visit and yet an enriching one. He also met the KYCS youth group. He shared on history of their community and he also taught them a new song.

There were more than 50 parishioners gathered in Holy Trinity Church for their monthly Holy Hour. Brother Andreas assisted in singing the Taizé songs. He showed a video on how the young people from different continents live their life in Taizé in St. Patrick, Krokong. Then, he led a Taizé prayer with more than 20 youth including parents there. His final evening prayer in Kuching was held at A.C.C.P.C. in which there were about 50 catechumens including youth and parents attended. It was indeed a fruitful and a wonderful experience for some attendees especially the youth as it was their first encounter with brother Andreas, which is from Taizé community.

It is a hope that everyone to be a sign of peace to wherever we are, because we can't change the whole world but as a person, we can bring Christ's peace to those around us.

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