Author: Nur Shazreena Ali

Sarawak PAS Youth chief slams PH leaders

KUCHING: The Sarawak Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) Youth chief has slammed top Pakatan Harapan (PH) leaders for saying that they had brought more freedom of speech. Hamdan Sani pointed out that the statements from four top PH leaders at a fundraising dinner here on Sunday, were conflicting and confusing. “It’s

‘Pasno’ is fanning racial sentiments: Mat Sabu

KUCHING: Amanah president Mohamad Sabu yesterday has accused the opposition coalition of inflaming racial tension in Malaya. Calling the two culprit parties “Pasno” (PAS + Umno), Mohamad, who is better known as Mat Sabu, said that both Umno and PAS showed that they had no qualms about arousing racial sentiments

Promoting interest in STEM

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Ninety-nine Form Two students from 10 schools in Kuching, Samarahan and Serian, Lundu and Bau, Demak Baru and Bako recently attended a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Camp Tour “(Kem Jelajah STEM)” programme at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak Branch. The two-day programme, held at UiTM Sarawak’s

Rear rabbits for export

KUCHING: The state government is encouraging small-medium enterprises (SMEs) to venture into rearing rabbits for export as there is high demand in the market. Entrepreneur and Small, Medium Enterprise (SME) Development Assistant Minister Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais said extensive demand for rabbit meat would enable SMEs to penetrate foreign markets

Sarawak honoured, says Karim

KUCHING: Sarawak is honoured the hornbill symbol has been used in the newly-launched Visit Malaysia 2020 (VM2020) logo. “It is an honour for Sarawak to see the hornbill symbol in the VM2020 new logo. We are not being regionalist here but we really feel appreciated and are proud of the

Stay off Reservoir Park, warns DBKU

KUCHING: The Reservoir Park here will remain closed until the area’s safety is confirmed. This followed attacks by vicious stray dogs on joggers recently. Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) mayor Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai cautioned members of the public not to visit the popular recreation ground until all

Governor declares open Apoc13

KUCHING: The 13th Asia Pacific Orchid Conference (Apoc13) was officially declared open by the Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here yesterday. Clad in yellow batik shirt, Abdul Taib who was accompanied by his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad

Apoc 13 all set to welcome 500

KUCHING: The 13th Asia Pacific Orchid Conference (Apoc13) is all set to welcome 500 delegations. Being held for the first time in Malaysia, the international conference will have participation from 19 countries, said Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) mayor Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai. He was speaking to reporters

Heed road signs, says DBKU mayor

KUCHING: Drivers, especially those who drive large vehicles are reminded to be mindful and aware of any warning road signs. Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) mayor Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai (pic) said this in response to a recent incident which involved a chartered bus that badly damaged its

Learn from Sarawak, Malaya told

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The racial harmony and unity in Sarawak should be the role model for other states to practise mutual respect despite the different ethnic and religious backgrounds, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Senator P Waytha Moorthy. Speaking when launching a National Unity Rally programme at the Civic