KUCHING: The continuation of the Pan Borneo Highway project is a game changer for both Sarawak and Sabah. Member of Parliament (MP) for Petra Jaya, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof appreciated the federal government’s move to continue the Pan Borneo Highway project, as mentioned in the 2019 Budget. He added that
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The first Iban and first Dayak to be a three-star general in the Malaysian Army yesterday finally called it a day after nearly 42 years of service. Eastern Field Commander, Lieutenant-General Datuk Stephen Mundaw, who was born on May 31, 1958 in Kuching, officially handed over his duty
KUCHING: A teenager was found hanged from a tree by his father yesterday morning at about 5.15 am in front of their house at Jalan Chung Hua, Sejijak A, Batu Kawa. Police confirmed that Andy Hii was last seen by his father at midnight going to his own bedroom. At
DEBAK: This town is expected to welcome about 30,000 people comprising both locals and visitors during the Debak Fest 2018 themed ‘Rami Meno Kito’ to be held from 2-11 November at Riveria Sport Centre (RSC) here. The number is targeted by Saribas Assemblyman, Mohammad Razi Sitam who believed it can
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of 1,731 graduates from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) here received their degree on the second day of the 22nd Convocation Ceremony held at the Dewan Tunku Abdul Rahman (DeTAR) Putra yesterday. The ceremony was graced by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Johari Tun Openg, who
KUCHING: The Malay Heritage Festival 2018, which features traditional activities based on the detailed presentation of Malay heritage, was officially launched for its inaugural event at Satok Sports Complex’s SLPAS Field, Kuching. The launching ceremony last Sunday was graced by Chief Minister, Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Johari Tun Datuk Abang
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of 4,103 graduates at the doctorate, masters and degree levels will receive their scrolls during Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s (Unimas’) 22nd Convocation Ceremony which began yesterday and ends on Oct 31. The ceremony is being held at Dewan Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra (DeTAR PUTRA)in the university. The
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The overall defence concept must be reinforced and implemented more effectively, said Deputy Minister of Defence Senator Liew Chin Tong. He said the concept would be able to foster the people’s awareness of the role and responsibilities of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) and to reassure citizens that
KUCHING: The 15th edition of the Sarawak Craft Festival 2018 saw 118 handicraft entrepreneurs throughout the country exhibiting their products from 24 October to 4 November 2018. The festival is held in conjunction with the Kuching Waterfront Festival 2018, involving two annual events, namely Dragon Boat Race and Sarawak Regatta
KUCHING: A total of 594 participants were involved in a Leadership Mid-Term Year 2018 Colloquium held at Institut Aminuddin Baki (IAB) Sarawak Branch. The colloquium which commenced October 22 until 25, 2018 was officiated by the Deputy Director General Director of Education (Development of Teachers’ Professionalism), Dato’ Sulaiman Wak, at