KUCHING: The recently announced 2024 State Budget which focuses largely on rural development is a substantial boon to Sarawakian particularly the rural communities. In stating this, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said a huge sum of RM5.695 billion or 63 percent of the State Budget has been allocated
KUCHING: As Christmas draws near, the people are called to remember and extend a helping hand to those in need and embrace the spirit of compassion and generosity. Bishop of Kuching (Sarawak & Brunei Darussalam) Right Reverend Datuk Danald Jute emphasised the importance of remembering the less fortunate, the sick,
S INGER Han Bom, who kept her pregnancy a secret, has reportedly given birth and is currently recovering. According to MBN, she would be leaving the trot survival show, “Hyun Yuk Ga Wang”, to focus on her recovery. The surprising news comes as she was a strong contender in the
ACTOR Charlie Sheen was attacked in his luxury Malibu home, police said on Friday, with the suspect arrested and charged with assault and burglary. Officers were called to the “Two and a Half Men” star’s home for a “battery/disturbance,” Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement. “Upon contacting
By Chloe Ngu Hui Jing The 24 Festival Drums is a drum performance that combines the 24 seasons with the Guangdong Lion Drum. In Chinese traditional culture, the 24 Festival Drums holds a special place that reflects the natural world and the ancient people’s awareness of seasonal changes. Based on
KUCHING: The Public Works Department (JKR) Sarawak Pan Borneo Highway Branch has issued a reminder to prioritise road safety during the festive season. The department urged road users to exercise mindfulness and drive with heightened caution, particularly along the Sarawak Pan Borneo Highway when journeying back to their respective hometowns.
KUCHING: The Kota Padawan Hash House Harriers & Harriettes is set to host its 999th Hash Run on Dec 31 at Kampung Bobak, Padawan, marking the conclusion of a memorable 2023 and ushering in a hopeful 2024. Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen on a Facebook post said he will be
KUCHING: The 2023 Christmas Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme (SHMMP) comes into effect from today (Dec 23) until Dec 27 in Sarawak. The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Costs of Living (KPDN) announced that following the festive season, a total of 14 items are put under price controlled items
KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has asserted that any attempt to destabilise the unity government can no longer rely on the support of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS). The Prime Minister was quoted in a report by Free Malaysia Today as saying he had
MUKAH: The future leadership rests in the hands of today’s youth, thus they require adequate training and preparation. In stating this, Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar said it is important to nurture the potential of young individuals so that they can
