Haziq Fadhullah – A star in the making
Many might know him as Karim from the hit comedy series “Kampung People 2”. Haziq Fadhullah, a Kampung Tanjung Bundong lad who had always set his sights to become an actor, details the ups and downs of his journey in pursuing his dream. Blessed with a second chance It took almost two years before Sarawak-born […]
I don’t have to jump down from a building, do I?
With over 20 years of experience in politics, Pakan assemblyman Tan Sri William Mawan Ikom is comfortable with just serving his people while keeping a low profile and getting prepared for the coming state election. A political veteran, a former state minister, and a former parliamentarian, he has had his share of dark days such […]
Farming bird’s nests is not easy but lucrative
KUCHING: Bird’s nest farming is a lucrative business to consider venturing into in Sarawak as it is also an industry not affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Bird’s nest farmer and consultant Steve Lau disclosed that there were only about 10,000 bird nest farms in the state. He pointed out that these days, one do not […]
Sarawak on track to becoming developed state
BY TANIA LAM & NUR ASHIKIN LOUIS KUCHING: Sarawak is on track to achieving its goal of becoming a high income and developed state by 2030 despite facing the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg is confident Sarawak will be able to overcome the Covid-19 crisis despite a hike in […]
Post-pandemic promotions in China, Europe
KUCHING: The sweeping Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc across the globe, impacting human lives, shuttering businesses and impeding economic growth. Tourism is one of the hardest hit sectors as nations have closed their borders and people are apprehensive about venturing out in these uncertain times. The World Travel and Tourism Council has estimated that almost […]
Tourism recovery expected in second quarter next year
KUCHING: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah is of the view that Sarawak’s tourism industry may only start to recover in the second quarter of next year. However, he emphasised that this depended on the development of Covid-19 as, at the moment, the pandemic was still ongoing. “If the situation worsens, […]
Tourism players lose RM368 million
KUCHING: The Covid-19 pandemic has severely impacted various tourism industry players in Sarawak, with total losses amounting to RM368mln. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said among the affected sectors were travel and tour agencies, with RM108mln in losses. He added the virus also impacted 1,728 employees including 216 licensed travel […]
35 new houses under project since 2015
KUCHING: Thirty-five new houses have been built in Santubong Constituency under the ‘Rumah Ihsan Wan Junaidi’ (PPIWJ) project since 2015. According to Santubong MP Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, the allocation to build houses for the needy was given by a corporate body as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR). “Santubong Parliamentary Service […]
Give Abang Jo two more terms
KUCHING: Give Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg two more terms to run the state and Sarawak’s vision of becoming the most developed state by 2030 can be achieved. This is the view of Santubong MP Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar who said the chief minister’s inclusive approach in his planning for Sarawak would […]
Newscaster with a combo of beauty and brains
BY ZARINA ABDULLAH KUCHING: Cheryl Syahmina Toh Mohammad Christopher Toh is the epitome of beauty with brains. Not only is she blessed with good looks, she is also smart, talented and has a clear vision of what she wants in life. Armed with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication (Strategic Communication) from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas), […]
