Author: Gabriel Lihan

Infant among three injured in Bintangor crash

KUCHING: Three individuals were injured in a two-vehicle road accident along Jalan Kelupu in Bintangor earlier this morning (Oct 29). A spokesperson for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Bintangor Fire and Rescue Station were dispatched to the scene at 7.53am. Upon Bomba’s arrival, it was found

Deputy minister stresses importance of English for global engagement

KUCHING: Sarawak is going global and is opening herself to the world, therefore the use of English is critical, especially in communication, trade and commerce, says Datuk Snowdan Lawan. The Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts highlighted that English has been embedded in Sarawak’s society and school

Stick to education, Dr Sim urges MoE

KUCHING: Dragging under-age schoolchildren into international politics and conflicts is wrong and inappropriate, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. Dr Sim said there are many avenues and other ways to champion many tragic causes like the cause for the Palestinians, however, involving students in these conflicts is

Petronas hosts OGSE event to foster resilient ecosystem

BINTULU:  Petronas hosted the inaugural Sarawak Oil and Gas Services and Equipment (OGSE) Partners Day here recently. It brought local vendors together for a sustainable and resilient OGSE ecosystem to drive the industry forward amid the energy transition. According to a press statement by Petronas today (Oct 23), about 500

Padawan Raft Safari may be next big thing

KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts may consider including Padawan Raft Safari as an annual calendar event in Sarawak Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said the event, which is increasingly attracting the attention of water sports fans, has the potential to be developed internationally.

Sarawakian para athletes set to shine at 4th Asian Para Games

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Fifteen Sarawakian para athletes will be competing at the 4th Asian Para Games from October 22 to 28, held at China’s Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium. Minister for Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah announced that ten men and five women Sarawakian para athletes

Bomba takes fire safety campaign to students

KUCHING: State fire and rescue chief Datuk Khirudin Drahman took time out on Saturday to bring primary children up to speed on fire safety and what to do in the event of a fire. He said children aged seven to 12 are in a critical phase of their development and

Swinburne hosts central bank youth session

KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus recently hosted delegates from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) for a youth engagement session as part of the central bank’s efforts to promote financial literacy in the country. The delegation was led by BNM deputy governor Datuk Marzunisham Omar. “During his two-hour session with