BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI MUKAH: Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (SABERKAS) Tellian branch recently organised the Youth Talent Programme (SABERKAS Queen) and Rampaian Dance Competition at Pehin Setia Raja Square, here. It was held in conjunction with the 50th Golden Jubilee Celebration of SABERKAS and the Mukah Christmas Festival 2023.
TEBEDU: Tebedu assemblyman Dr Simon Sinang Bada handed over four project sites in his constituency recently totalling RM650,000. The projects include the upgrading of agricultural roads and the construction of new roads to newly settled areas under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP). Dr Sinang said the purpose of constructing new
SIBU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is expected to officiate at the opening of the Selangau Riverfront and three-storey Selangau District Office building next Monday on Dec 18. Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang said the matter was among those that had been discussed during a meeting
KUCHING: Pertama Ferroalloys Sdn Bhd plans to enhance staff benefits, particularly for its female employees, and is seeking the advice of the Ministry of Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development. The firm conveyed its intention during a courtesy call on Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah for the ministry’s input
KUCHING: The Anglican Church and Borneo Evangelical Mission Samarahan Branch will jointly host a Christmas service at St Francis Church Samarahan on Dec 16 at 7 pm. Chairman of the Association of Churches in Sarawak Pastor Ambrose Liap said an estimated 700-800 Christian congregants from across Samarahan are anticipated to
KUCHING: The appointment of Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof to helm Energy Transition and Public Utilities is particularly fitting, given his deep understanding of Sarawak’s advancements in renewable energy, green energy, and carbon trading, said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister highlighted
BETONG: The construction of the Ulu Paku-Ulu Kota road crossing Bukit Saban, Krian and Pakan is now 4.4 per cent complete or 44 days ahead of schedule. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the road project which will connect the interior areas of the three constituencies, costs RM247
Signs MoU with University Malaya for ‘Sleep Research’ KUALA LUMPUR, 12 December 2023 – The fast-paced nature of contemporary life can make it difficult to take breaks and relax. It may make consistently getting a restful night’s sleep seem like a dream. But just as vital to overall health as
“BARBIE” and “Oppenheimer” — the unlikely pair of films that dominated the box office and spawned countless internet memes this summer — topped the newly revamped Golden Globes nominations Monday. “Barbie” — a vivid feminist satire about the all-conquering line of plastic dolls — claimed nine nods, including best comedy
DIRECTOR Jin Ong recently made history as his film “Abang Adik” became the first Malaysian movie to top the Taiwanese box office list. The film, produced by Angelica Lee, grossed NTD15 million (approximately RM2.2 million) in its opening weekend, following lead actor Wu Kang-ren’s success at the Golden Horse Awards.