KUCHING: There are plans to upgrade the existing racing circuits in Sarawak but there are no plans to build new ones at the moment, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. While he affirmed his support for the motorsport industry, he said there should be a rationale in establishing a
KUCHING: The Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) recently conducted a visit to the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) to learn and share insights on the implementation of the Petaling Jaya Child Friendly Cities Initiative Action Plan. In a statement posted on DBKU’s Facebook, it said MBPJ was recognised as the
KUCHING: Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) president Voon Lee Shan appears to have a lack of understanding about how the State Constitution functions. Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said Voon in a recent video clip insinuated that the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government might
KUCHING: A two-day mass-vaccination, licensing and microchipping programme will be held here in Miri continuing effort to prevent the spread of rabies. Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak director Dr Adrian Susin Ambud said the vaccination will take place this weekend (Oct 28-28) at the Nam Leong parking lot in Senadin
KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts is planning to promote heritage awareness in schools across Sarawak. Its Principal Assistant Secretary Dr Elena Gregoria Chai from the Arts, Culture and Heritage section said after the Sarawak Heritage Ordinance 2019 was gazetted, there has been plans to introduce
KUCHING: The Red Bridge in Kampung Seropak, Bau is the oldest existing bridge built in 1904 to improve the access to the Dahan Estate using the Tegora Road. According to researcher Ib Larsen, the bridge was designed by Louis Harper and manufactured by Harpers Limited (Ltd) in Aberdeen, the United
KUCHING: Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin has urged the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture to help develop the tourism sector in his area. He said Puncak Borneo, consisting of three state constituencies, namely Tarat, Mambong, and Serumbu, has numerous potential eco-tourism sites that can be developed. He mentioned
KUCHING: The political background and experience of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate Iskandar Turkee for the Jepak state by-election are very fitting and relevant, said political analyst Professor Dr Novel Lyndon. He said that this is because social issues surrounding youth are often associated with drugs and alcohol problems.
KUCHING: Iskandar Turkee, formerly director of the National Anti-Drug Agency (NADA), has the credentials to bring progress to the Jepak constituency. Given his tenure in government he has accrued experience, capabilities and a good track record, said political analyst Professor Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman. He said the 54-year-old candidate
KUCHING: A political analyst is confident that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) can win easily the Jepak state by-election on Nov 4. Professor Dr James Chin of the Asia Institute of University of Tasmania, Australia said this is due to the absence of controversy in the Jepak constituency. “Voters are also
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