Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Sibu to have racing circuit

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has given an assurance that Sibu will have a racing circuit to cater to motorsports enthusiasts. “For Sibu, what is happening now is that we want to redevelop the area and we have a long-term plan called the Sibu Urban

Inclusion of consent from the state crucial

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is planning to bring the proposed amendment to include ‘consent from the state’ in the Law Ordinance to the committee stage. In disclosing this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg pointed out that adding ‘consent from the state’ in the law

Premier leaves Borneo Railway System to Putrajaya

KUALA LUMPUR: The federal government has agreed in principle to the establishment of a Borneo Railway System. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said with the establishment of the railway, economic relations between Malaysia, Brunei, and Indonesia will be enhanced further. “As such, I

Lan Berambeh attracts thousands of Sarawakians in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: The 14th edition of Lan Berambeh Anak Sarawak (LBAS) was successfully launched today (Oct 21), drawing thousands of Sarawakians to the event. The event, held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), kicked off with a walkabout by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof and

LBAS 2023 offers insights into Sarawak’s history and development plans

KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawakians and non-Sarawakians here are welcomed to participate in Lan Berambeh Anak Sarawak (LBAS) 2023 to gain insights into Sarawak’s history and the state government’s development plans. In stating this, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the LBAS this time around has over 105 booths participating

Lan Berambeh Anak Sarawak expected to draw 6,500

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) will be in the spotlight tomorrow with the staging of Lan Berambeh Anak Sarawak 2023.  The event is expecting to draw more than 6,500 Anak Sarawak and Sarawakian students studying in the peninsula, from the East Coast, North and South.

Over 8,900 arrested for drug abuse in Jan-Sept, 2023

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 8,768 cases involving 8,984 arrests related to drug abuse activities from January to September this year. Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development (KPWK) Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah stated that out of the total number of cases, 385 involved offenses of supplying and distributing drugs and

Teen pregnancies rise slightly to 1,599

KUCHING: As of September this year, Sarawak has seen 1,599 teen pregnancies, a slight rise from last year. Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said that this year’s figure marks a 4 per cent increase from last year’s 1,536 reported teen pregnancies. “Looking at the

Opera festival concludes with grand finale

Photos: Ramidi Subari KUCHING: The Borneo Opera Festival (BOF) came to a grand finale with a captivating performance of the iconic Italian composition, ‘Bella Ciao’ (Goodbye, Beautiful). The final evening of BOF took place on Sunday evening (Oct 15) at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) building here, and received tremendous