Friday, 16 January 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Sarawak Muay Thai squad trains in Thailand for SUKMA XXI 2024

BANGKOK: The Sarawak Muay Thai squad is ramping up its preparations for the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) XXI Sarawak 2024, set to begin next August, by engaging in exposure training in Thailand. Since Friday (Jul 19), the athletes have been based in Koh Samui, Thailand, for a 14-day training session, which

Sibu police crack down on secondhand dealers in ‘Ops Lusuh’

SIBU: Seventeen secondhand business premises were inspected during ‘Ops Lusuh’ from July 18 to 19. Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said one individual was arrested under Section 379 of the Penal Code for possession of suspected stolen motorcycle components. “Three premises faced action under Section 6 of the Second

Puppetry association hosts conference from Aug 10 to 11

SIBU: The Malaysia Puppetry Association (MPA) will host the International Puppet Therapy and Pedagogy Conference 2024 at the Methodist Pilley Institute (MPI) here from August 10 to 11. Its organising chairman Dr Loy Chee Luen said that the conference is part of the International Conference on Education and Culture 2024.

Abang Johari to feature in Keluar Sekejap podcast

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will be featured in the Keluar Sekejap podcast this Monday (July 22) in celebration of Sarawak Day. In a short promotional video posted on the Keluar Sekejap Facebook page, Abang Johari invited the public to tune in. “In conjunction with

RM15k in prizes for SUKMA photography, video contest

KUCHING: Prizes worth RM15,250 await the top entries in the SUKMA XXI Sarawak 2024 photography and video contest, which runs from August 12 to 24. According to a post by SUKMA Sarawak 2024 on their Facebook page, the contest will feature three categories: Open, Youth, and Video. The cash prizes

Jalan Langsat road expansion started

SIBU: The road expansion work at Jalan Langsat commenced on Thursday (July 18) said Joseph Chieng Jin Ek. The Bukit Assek assemblyman stated that the road expansion project will add an additional lane towards the roundabout and resurface both directions of the road with asphalt. “The total length of the

More direct flights needed between Sarawak and Singapore: STATOS

SINGAPORE: The Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office in Singapore (STATOS) is seeking more direct flights between Singapore and Sarawak. Its chief executive officer Chew Chang Guan said that the request was made because there is a need to increase the frequency of existing flights as they are always full. “As

JKKN programme aims to instil noble values among youth

KUCHING: The Sarawak National Department for Culture and Arts (JKKN), in collaboration with the Sarawak government, hosted the Budi@Seni: Inspirasi Generasi (I-Gen) programme at SMK Matang Hilir yesterday (July 18). According to JKKN, the programme, which was officiated by its director, Noor Seela Noor Sulaiman, aims to instil noble values,

Trilingual prayer celebration to mark Sarawak Day

SIBU: Prayer United Sarawak Central Zone will host a trilingual prayer celebration in honour of the 61st Sarawak Day from July 21 to 22 at Xin Fu Yuan Methodist Church, located along Persiaran Brooke, and the Good Shepherd Centre. Prayer United Sarawak Central Zone in a statement said that this

13 needy families receive aid to repair homes

SIBU: Deputy Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat Alice Lau recently provided assistance to 13 families here. According to a statement by the Democratic Action Party (DAP) Lanang Service Centre today (July 19), the aid was given to 11 families from Kampung Sentosa and another two families from Salim Belalang. “These