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Youth programmes free of politics

KUCHING: Youth programmes held by the Sarawak Youth and Sports Ministry are free of political elements, said its minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He stressed that the ministry is serious when it comes to youth development. “We do not hold programmes only when there is an election coming up.

We will talk with PN leaders

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will communicate with its federal alliance, Perikatan Nasional (PN) leadership on their stance in the run-up to the 12th Sarawak state election. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah asserted that Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), a major component of PN,

EC must employ pro-active measures

KUCHING: The Election Commission (EC) should look into proactive measures at conducting elections, said Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. Abdul Karim, who is also State Tourism, Art and Culture Minister, said the EC should consider extending postal voting for Sarawakian voters residing in Malaya,

Dog licences can be applied for online

KUCHING: If you are a dog owner, have you applied for licences for your pets from the local authorities? Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) is calling on all owners residing in areas under its jurisdiction to apply for dog licences online via the Dog Licence System. “The applicants only need

Harizan Khaider ― Revolution of Songket

Harizan Khaider is a Sarawakian designer who has been making waves in the local fashion industry for his creative and vibrant designs. The 30-year-old Coutume Artisanal creative director believes that Sarawak has the edge to become a hotbed for fashion enthusiasts. Timeless and versatile Vibrant yet minimal, the new Spring

Stick to SOPs

MIRI: Tourism, Arts and Culture Assistant Minister Datuk Sebastian Ting reminded the public to strictly adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to contain the transmission of Covid-19. “I urge members of the public to always wear their face masks in public places, always be cautious, and practise a high

No need to call off elections

KUCHING: There is no need to call off elections and to declare an emergency in order to contain the spread of the Covid-19 cases, said experts. Academy of Sciences Malaysia fellow Datuk Dr Madeline Berma pointed out the declaration of an emergency was not a suitable option to combat Covid19.

Roadblocks at entry points to Kampung Haji Baki

KUCHING: Police have set up roadblocks along four main roads and two “rat trails”,  which are the entry points to Kampung Haji Baki here.  The village has been placed  under the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) starting on Wednesday (Oct 28) until Nov 11 following an increase in Covid-19 cases

Online gambling syndicate crippled

KUCHING: Police here crippled an online gambling syndicate with the arrests of 14 individuals in a raid at a residential unit in Winsor Estate at Mile 4 on Wednesday (Oct 28). Sarawak Criminal Investigation Department chief SAC Dennis Leong said that the syndicate had converted the house into a call

Village quiet as lockdown begins

KUCHING: Kampung Haji Baki here was unusually quiet on Wednesday. The usual hustle and bustle of the village came to a grinding halt after the government enforced the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) in it. Almost 4,200 residents from 530 houses in Blocks A, B and C are barred from