Author: Gabriel Lihan

Sibu police search for missing Indian national

SIBU: The police here are actively searching for a 23-year-old Indian national who fell off a boat at Sungai Maaw Road Jetty. The missing man, who worked as a crew member in a shipping company based in Sibu, went missing yesterday (Apr 11) at 10.30am, according to Sibu police chief

Premier: Sarawak’s airline could be ready by next year

KUCHING: Sarawak’s own airline company could be operational by next year, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the acquisition of MASWings Sdn Bhd by the Sarawak Government is proceeding with the technical stages that would be completed by August or later this year, paving

Abang Johari charms guests at Hari Raya open house with song performances

KUCHING: Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg brought festive cheer to thousands at his second day of Hari Raya open house at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) today (Apr 11) with lively song performances. Abang Johari entertained the crowd with a rendition of the classic

Sarawak explores mechanism to expedite dilapidated school and clinic projects

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is looking into feasible mechanisms that would spur forward dilapidated projects in schools and clinics. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said proper mechanisms and streamlining processes would expedite the provision of proper facilities for medical officers, nurses, teachers and

Boxing chief confident of six golds

KUCHING: Sarawak Amateur Boxing Association (SABA) president Datuk Rahman Lariwoo is confident of six golds at hand for the coming Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in August this year. Rahman said his confidence is high and the association believes that Sarawak could be overall champion for boxing. “In terms of preparation, training and

Kilat Boy to face Thailand’s Yutthichai Wannawong

KUCHING: Daeloniel McDelon Bong popularly known as Kilat Boy is set for a showdown with Thailand’s Yutthichai Wannawong in the WBC Asia Silver Super Bantamweight Championship on Saturday, May 11. Sarawak Amateur Boxing Association (SABA) president Datuk Rahman Lariwoo said the two fighters will fight for 10 rounds in the

Come and enjoy Bung Bratak Day on May 1

KUCHING: The Bung Bratak Day is expected to welcome thousands of visitors, some of whom are European tourists. This Bidayuh annual event, rich with its cultural and historical experience will be on May 1, 2024. Chairman of the Bung Bratak Heritage Association, Datuk Peter Minos said that the upcoming event

ITF rep gives the thumbs-up to SLTA facilities

KUCHING: International Tennis Federation (ITF) representative Jonathan Stubbs praised Sarawak Lawn Tennis Association’s (SLTA) ever improving facilities and quipped that it has the potential to have 60 courts in the future. Stubbs was complimenting the efforts of Datuk Patrick Liew, the president of SLTA, and his team for their efforts

Remember us when you go pro, says Liew

KUCHING: The Sarawak Lawn Tennis Association’s (SLTA) president Datuk Patrick Liew has urged junior tennis players to remember Kuching when they become professional players competing at professional level. “I can see today we will witness some of the top players to represent the Asian region for the Junior Championships Wimbledon

Residents express gratitude over financial aid

BY EDWINNIE EINSTEIN UNJI & GABRIEL LIHAN GEDONG: The local residents were literally over the moon as they received financial aid from the Gedong Service Centre and Lembaga Tabung Haji Sarawak on Saturday. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg distributed the financial aid to 600 asnaf (needy