Author: Robert Kenneth

Sarawak to reward SEA Games medallists

KUCHING: All Sarawak athletes who won medals at the recent SEA Games in Manila will be rewarded, said Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. “We have not discussed that yet but definitely the state government will give them some form of incentives,” Karim told reporters at Tasik

2020 will be challenging for Sarawak

KUCHING: The year 2020 will be momentous but highly challenging for Sarawak and its people. Political commentator Datuk Peter Minos said Pakatan Harapan (PH) government will use every means and tactic to undermine the GPS Sarawak government, hoping it will eventually fall and Putrajaya will then take over.  “It is

First Penan penghulu hosts Penguang

MARUDI: Local Government and Housing Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil yesterday paid a Christmas visit to Rumah John Mat (Rumah Penghulu Larek Mat). Playing host was Penghulu Larek, the first Penan penghulu in Beluru district. Penguang also met up with village chief John Mat, who was only recently appointed

Villagers appeal for power connection

KUCHING: About 15 households at Kampung Sungai Resat, a village approximately 45 minutes from Kuching are appealing for their homes to be connected with electricity. Despite the whole of Sungai Resat being under the national grid, a handful of residents have been without electricity — some have been waiting since

Hidup helps destitute couple

KUCHING: The plight of a destitute couple living in Kampung Lintang by the Kuching-Serian Road has been brought to the attention of Habitat for Indigenous and Urban Programme (also called Hidup). Hidup president, George Young Si Ricord Jr, said after being told about the matter, he and his team immediately

First Bidayuh woman with pepper export licence

Nang Ori targets China and Hong Kong KUCHING: Pepper-based products branded ‘Nang Ori’, which have been in the local market for the past three years, are set to penetrate more international markets. The company, Nang Ori Sdn Bhd, is targeting China and Hong Kong markets next year after successfully exporting

Express boats still relevant

KUCHING: Express boats are still relevant and in high demand in Sarawak, particularly during festive seasons despite improved road network in the state. Its popularity as a mean of transport in Sarawak is not only because of the cheap fares but also because of the safety aspect and shorter time

Get good local, foreign players

KUCHING: Sarawak die-hard fans are anxious to see how Sarawak United are going to fare in next year’s Premier League. They want the team management to hire only quality foreign and local players to bring positive results. “Yes, Kuching FA team will be playing in the Premier League but as

Couple appeals for aid to own house

KUCHING: A couple with a down syndrome son is appealing for government assistance to own a house. Peter Dion and his wife, Mary and their six-year-old son, Adrian are presently squatting with his three other siblings at a house in Kampung Sagah, Bau. Peter is currently employed as a watch man

Project Park RM 5, 000 richer as champions

KUCHING: Project Park FC emerged champions of the Bintulu-Lea Sports Centre 2019 League after beating BPJ FC 2-1 in the final at the Bintulu Stadium on Sunday. With the victory, Project Park FC won the Datuk Talib Zulpilip  challenge trophy, RM5,000 cash prize, an accompaniment trophy, medals and voucher from