Author: Naziry Harizan

Cat show to return in September 2024

KUCHING: The 2024 International Cat Show is scheduled for the first week of September next year. The Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, announced the date ahead of time to give participants, especially cat enthusiasts, ample preparation time. “I can officially confirm that the Kuching

Sarawak plays host to AASM Confab

KUCHING: Sarawak became the first state to host the management team of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, sharing their experience in organising prestigious events at the 2023 Asian Association for Sport Management (AASM) Conference. Deputy Minister of Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan said that the conference

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Anticipated merger does not involve GPS coalition

KUCHING: The anticipated merger between Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) and Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) into a single party by December 2023 is an external matter that does not involve the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) coalition. Youth Chief of Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS), Datuk Snowdan Lawan stated that whether the merged

RM300m canal to divert floodwaters into rivers

ASAJAYA: A large canal connecting Batang Samarahan and Batang Sadong is being built at a cost of about RM300 million to overcome problems caused by flooding. Samarahan Regional Integrated Development Agency (IRSDA) chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the canal was being built to overcome the problem in

Sarawak pursues Fujian route

ASAJAYA: The Sarawak government is actively considering the establishment of a direct flight route from Fujian Province to Sarawak as part of its efforts to enhance tourism activities between the two regions. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industries and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, was proud of the

APM urged to enhance ties with media

KUCHING: Datuk Dr Jeniri Amir yesterday said that the media played an important role in the documentation of events. The senior fellow of the National Professor’s Council (MPN) said  any events written by journalists were  rough drafts of the history of events that would be read by future  generations. He

National Fatwa Council to decide date of Aidilfitri

KUCHING: The official date for the celebration of Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Malaysia will only be issued by the National Fatwa Council, said Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. The Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication, who is also in charge of Islamic Affairs, emphasised that the news of Aidilfitri falling

S’wak enter 78 for national boxing c’ship

KUCHING: Sarawak are entering 78 boxers for the five-day National Youth Boxing Championship beginning tonight at Kubah Ria here. Sarawak Boxing Association (SABA) president Datuk Rahman Lariwoo said there are 30 categories in different age groups of between 13 and 18 years. “Among the states participating are Johor, Perlis, Kedah,

Severe floods cause RM20K losses to Kampung Hulu residents

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Some 15 families in Kampung Hulu, Tambey suffered losses of around RM20,000 after their homes were submerged in floods, yesterday (Jan 25). Continuous heavy downpour from 4pm to 12 midnight which caused water levels to rise up to four feet high began to enter their houses around 7pm.

Singapore keen on submarine cable project collab

KUCHING: Singapore is keen to establish cooperation with Sarawak to develop a submarine power source cable network project. This matter was among the agendas brought up during the visit of the Singapore Energy Market Authority (EMA) to Sarawak yesterday (Jan 20). Deputy Energy and Environmental Sustainability Minister Dr Hazland Abang