Author: Nur Hazirah Syukur

Fostering unity through festivities

KUCHING: Celebrations such as theMid-Autumn festival will greatly foster unity among the various races in Sarawak. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said, it is not only celebrated by the Chinese community but by other races as well. “This is an interesting thing we can see

No surge in cases, hopefully

KUCHING: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah is hopeful that there will be no spike in Covid-19 cases when Sarawak holds its upcoming state election. “If the Sarawak election is carried out later, we hope that there will be no increase in Covid-19 cases happening in

Video games possible as a career

KUCHING: Video games like PUBG Mobile are more than just a hobby as it can be turned into a career to generate income. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said if one wishes to make a career out of PUBG Mobile or any other game, it needs

Samarahan a domestic tourism destination

KUCHING: The potential of Kota Samarahan in being a domestic tourism destination will be tapped by the federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) said its minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She said the area is home to a host of eco-tourism products that will be further promoted by the

Satok PBB receives visit from Igan youths

KUCHING: Satok Service Centre received participants of the Igan ‘Jelajah Belia’ programme today in conjunction with Malaysia Day 2020. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Satok deputy chairman Datuk Ibrahim Baki said this was the first time they had received visits by youths from other areas. “Their arrival must be with

First Community Action Programme of department

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Community Action Programme (CAP) of the Information Department (Jabatan Penerangan or JaPen) was first carried out in the state yesterday (Sept 12). State JaPen director Swady Guliling said CAP is a platform for departments to enhance communication and connection networks together with the local community as well

A long-awaited project

Batang Igan Bridge KUCHING: Residents of the Igan parliamentary constituency, especially Daro and Matu, including Igan have waited patiently for the construction of the 1.6 kilometre Batang Igan Bridge. Igan MP Ahmad Johnie Zawawi said the high-impact project costs RM285 million and is expected to be completed by 2024. “With

Campaign to prevent Covid-19 launched

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Kota Samarahan Labour Office is fully committed in its effort to implement its ‘New Normal Culture in the Community’ campaign. Sarawak Department of Labour (JTK) director Awang Raduan Awang Omar said the main objective of the programme was to prevent the spread of Covid-19. “The programme is

PBB Women prepare for polls

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women chief Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah has called on its members to prepare for the upcoming state polls. According to her, PBB Women need to be prepared to face the Sarawak State Election (PRN) as it is likely to be held any time

Vote wisely

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Voters need to make wise choices in the upcoming state polls. In stating this, Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women chief Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said voters need to reflect on the hardships caused by the previous Pakatan Harapan (PH) government. “We need to remember how the PH