Author: News Desk

Miri Stadium to be upgraded for Sukma 2024

BY ARIANA FIDELIA MIRI: The Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Sarawak Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) is planning to upgrade the Miri Indoor Stadium to get it ready for the Malaysian Games (SUKMA) next year. Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Gerald Rentap said that the stadium needs improvements

Maggi campaign raises funds for Hope Place

By ELEAZAR BARRICK PETER KUCHING: The ‘MAGGI Jom Masak, Menang & Kongsi Bersama 2023’ campaign has raised RM15,632.70 for Hope Place Sarawak to support communities in need. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng lauded MAGGI’s initiative to preserve local culinary heritage while serving the local community

Sarawak aspires to emulate productivity of Japan’s Yokohama Port

KUCHING: Sarawak aspires to attain a similar container handling productivity as Japan’s Yokohama Port, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas following his recent visit to the port in Kanagawa prefecture. During the visit, Uggah and his delegation were briefed by the port’s senior officer Yasuyuki Saito. According to Saito, Yokohama

ART prototype arrived in Sarawak today

KUCHING: Sarawak moves a step closer towards its drive to modernise the public transportation system with the arrival of the prototype unit of the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) today (August 5). The hydrogen-powered ART arrived at Senari Terminal on board the vessel HF Spirit and berthed at around 8am, after the

Death of pigeons still under investigation

The North Kuching City Hall (DBKU) issued a notice stating the council is serious in investigating the death of about 40 pigeons at Kuching Waterfront. For the safety of the public, DBKU has cordoned off a section of the waterfront and has put up safety tape. The public are encouraged

Sarawak ready to supply green hydrogen to Japan

KUCHING: Sarawak is willing to supply green hydrogen to the Japanese government as it has great potential for significant economic bilateral cooperation between the state and the Land of the Rising Sun. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, during his recent visit to Yokohama Port, said the green hydrogen is

Politics heat rises in Peninsular; cool, calm in Sarawak

KUCHING: It is predicted that Pakatan Harapan (PH) will have the advantage to win in the state elections in Peninsular Malaysia, said Datuk Peter Minos. He said this will mean a lot to the current ruling government during elections as it is solid under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and

Life-changing fortune for construction worker, banker after winning Magnum 4D Jackpot

KUCHING: A construction worker and a banker had an incredible tale of persistence and fate after they struck gold, winning the Magnum 4D Jackpot of RM12.9 million and RM3.92 million, respectively. The hard-working construction worker in his late 50s witnessed another person’s encounter turn into an extraordinary windfall when he struck

SK earthon partners with PETROS for Sarawak exploration

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan praised SK earthon for their collaboration with Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) on the SK427 oil and gas exploration project offshore Sarawak. In a statement today (August 4), Awang Tengah, who also the Minister for International Trade, Industry, and Investment, said that

Sarawak celebrates Abang Johari’s birthday

BY ELEAZAR BARRICK PETER KUCHING: On the occasion of his 73rd birthday, the people of Sarawak have extended their heartfelt birthday greetings to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Abang Johari, who was born on August 4th, 1950, has been serving as the Chief Minister of Sarawak