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Agong birthday sparks excitement in host Kapit

KAPIT: People here are thrilled that Kapit has been selected to host the State-level official birthday celebration of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong this year. Kampung Data Layang chief in Belaga, Awing Igo expressed his gratitude for the honour given to Kapit. “We as locals should be proud of the honour given to Kapit in organising […]

Quran recitation event postponed

KUCHING: The organising committee of the 61st state-level Majlis Tilawah & Menghafaz Al-Quran is taking note on the latest development of the transmission of the Covid-19 outbreak. It will monitor the situation based on the report issued by the Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), said the statement by the office of Assistant Minister in […]

State-level do in Kuching on Oct 28, 29

Maulidur Rasul KUCHING: The state-level Maulidur Rasul celebration will be held in Kuching on Oct 28 and 29. This was said by Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. According to him, the event will begin with the recitation of zikir and the opening ceremony of […]

State-level Gawai do put on hold

KUCHING: This year’s state-level Gawai Dayak celebration may be put on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Jemut Masing has urged all Dayak leaders to cancel the gathering for the safety of everyone. Last year’s gathering was hosted by the Bidayuh community while the Orang Ulu community was supposed […]

Sibu, Miri take squash titles

MIRI: Squash teams from Sibu and Miri shone in the just concluded state-level squash tournament held in Miri on Friday. A total 33 young players aged 12, 15 and 18 from Kuching, Sibu and Miri, took part in the three-day event which kicked off on Feb 19. The tournament closing ceremony was graced by assistant […]