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Rentap hoping for S’wak to host large-scale concerts

KUCHING: Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu hopes to see Sarawak organising large-scale concerts at its State Stadium here. The Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development said the stadium must not only be able to cater for sports events but also for concerts as well. “As we are preparing for

First Indian cooperative set up in Sarawak

KUCHING: A Wawasan India Kuching Berhad Cooperative (Koperasi Wawasan India Kuching Berhad) has been established in an effort to boost the socio-economic status of the Indian community in Sarawak. The cooperative, registered on Nov 10 last year, is the first Indian community-owned cooperative set up in the state. Deputy Minister

Senator to take up Indian issues with Putrajaya

KUCHING: Issues facing the Indian community in Sarawak will be given due attention, said Senator Saraswathy Kandasami. She said, among others, she had learnt of matters concerning education and residency status from Indian association leaders during her official work visit here on Saturday (Mar 25). “As far as the Indian

Premier breaks fast with Gedong folk

KUCHING: Mosques and suraus in the Gedong state constituency have received donations in the form of cash from Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Abang Johari, who is also the Gedong assemblyman, presented the donations to 10 suraus and two mosques during a break-of-fast occasion at the

Bidayuh called on to assist in growth of Greater Kuching

KUCHING: The Bidayuh community, especially the youth, has been called to come forward to contribute to the development of the Greater Kuching area. Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development (MEITD) Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said, among others, members of the Bidayuh Graduates Association (BGA) can provide new and innovative

Opening casino can attract investors, spur state’s economic growth

KUCHING: Should the establishment of a casino in the Borneo Highlands become a reality, it could be one of the areas that help spur the state’s economic growth. In stating this, Tarat assemblyman Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said he, therefore, agreed with the idea of a casino being opened

State guidelines apply, says minister

KUCHING: Sarawak, while having its own guideline regarding the organisation of acts or concerts, will not ‘lari (go beyond) with regulations set by the federal government. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the matter applies to any activities or programmes that

Elizabeth Loh is first Chinese woman permanent secretary

KUCHING: Elizabeth Loh is the first Chinese woman to hold a position as the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, Housing and Local Government (MPHLG). In congratulating her appointment, Deputy Premier and Minister of MPHLG Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said this is a reflection of Sarawak’s

Sarawak’s independence celebration to have nine events

KUCHING: It will be a colourful and grand celebration to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Sarawak’s Independence with programmes and activities planned from this May to August in the state. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the celebration themed ‘Sarawak Maju

Lights off: Time to switch off for Earth Hour

KUCHING: You can do your part for Earth Hour tomorrow. How? Switching off your lights from 8.30 pm until 9.30 pm tomorrow (Mar 25), said Datuk Wee Hong Seng. The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor said that in support of the movement, the council will on its part will