Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Make a date with Pustaka Book Fair from July 22 to 30

KUCHING: Bookworms can now rejoice as the State Library will hold Pustaka Book Fair (PBF) 2023 here from July 22 to 30. Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts (MTCP) Deputy Minister Datuk Sebastian Ting will officiate at the book fair on July 25 at the State Library. State Library chief

Funds available for creative works: Ting

KUCHING: Creative industry players can seek funding from the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP). Its Deputy Minister Datuk Sebastian Ting said that the ministry received a facilitation fund from the Premier amounting to RM10 million last year. From April to December 2022, his ministry approved and

Retiring is not his namesake

Name: Tan Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar Age: 77 Date of birth: 1 February 1946 Hobbies: Reading and writing Favorite colour: Blue Favorite book: Constitutional and factual books NOT many people are unaware of the story behind the great figure who is currently the Senate president Tan Sri Dr Wan

Youth involvement in politics can uplift rural devt

SRI AMAN: The youth are encouraged to take part in the political field to help in the development of the rural areas. In stating this, Bukit Begunan assemblyman Datuk Mong Dagang said their involvement could help in improving the socioeconomics of the local community. “When entering the field of politics,

Instilling value of patriotism among youth

ASAJAYA: The youth are called to equip themselves with a high level of knowledge so that they can bring and continue the glory of Sarawak in the future. Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that the value of patriotism and the spirit

Jojo has potential to become world Muay Thai champ

ASAJAYA: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah believes national Muay Thai athlete, Muhammad Johan Ghazali Zulfika, known as Jojo, has the potential to become a world champion in the field. The Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development said that he would provide support to ensure that the career of

City roads to close for Independence parade

KUCHING: Several roads in Kuching city will be closed in conjunction with the 60th Anniversary of Sarawak Independence parade. Kuching police chief ASP Ahsmon Bajah, in a statement said, the rally and parade in conjunction with the celebration will be held on July 22 at Padang Merdeka Kuching. Among the

Fire razes vehicle storage facility

KUCHING: Fire razed a premises located next to Langkau Arau Rumah Asap Dayak Jalan Stutong here, which served as a store for used vehicles. The Fire and Rescue Department received a distress call on the incident at 1.34am yesterday (July 11) and promptly dispatched a team from Tabuan Jaya and

Woman suffers burns, left homeless in morning blaze

KUCHING: A 43-year-old woman suffered burns and was left homeless after her house was destroyed in an early morning fire. The Fire and Rescue Department dispatched a team from Siburan to the scene at Kampung Mambong, Jalan Mambong here after being alerted to the fire at 6.15 am today. The

Villagers prevent blaze from spreading

KUCHING: Quick action by villagers prevented a bedroom fire from spreading to the rest of the house and an adjacent home at Kampung Kesindu Simunjan here yesterday (July 10). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) received a call at 9.55 pm and quickly dispatched a team to the scene. By