Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Author: News Desk

Roxy Hotel opens in Kota Samarahan

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Roxy Hotel is now open and operating in Kota Samarahan and will be able to benefit the people here. Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos said every year, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) will have their convocation ceremonies where parents and

Breaking fast with dates

BY LILIANA SHERYN KUCHING: As Muslims in the state observe the holy month of Ramadan, various preparations are made especially in getting supplies of sunnah food for the breaking of fast. In Kuching city, one cannot miss visiting Gambier Street, where one will come across a lot of traders selling

Miri state library holds programme in Lawas

MIRI: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, Miri branch recently organised an Information Literacy Programme for two organisations in Lawas. Its main objective was to raise awareness on the importance of acknowledging and learning the skills in acquiring knowledge and use of media. The programme involved Lawas District Council and the Malaysia Islamic

Observing Ramadan with family; away from home

KUCHING: Tomorrow marks the first day of Ramadan for Muslims to fulfill their ‘ibadah’ (servitude). For many Muslims in the state, they will observe the fasting month with their family members while for some, they will observe fasting away from their hometown. Speaking to the New Sarawak Tribune, Norsyamimi Yusof

Keep prices affordable with more flights: Lee

KUCHING: Airlines must play a pivotal role in addressing ongoing concerns by providing for more flights into and within Sarawak. State Minister of Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said this was to ensure flight fares are capped at affordable prices. “This is to ensure Sarawakians are able to travel

RASDA set to empower agricultural sector

SELANGAU: The establishment of the RASCOM Development Agency or RASDA is expected to empower the agricultural sector in Sarawak. At the same time it is expected to reduce the import of livestock feed such as maize from foreign countries. The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) quoted Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira

Community library opens with digital facilities

MIRI: Lutong Community Library is officially open to the public, featuring new facilities to further benefit the community, especially in terms of digital literacy. Its soft launching took place Wednesday, officiated by Mayor Adam Yii and witnessed by his deputy Julaihi Mohamad. “The library service is one of the components

Casino will bolster tourism industry: Gira

KUCHING: Establishing a casino in Sarawak will help boost tourism in the state, said Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang. Having raised similar ideas back in 2017, Gira said he is hopeful the state government will consider the matter. “I totally agree with Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah,” he said,

Is there room for a casino in Sarawak?

KUCHING: If 4D lottery operators are allowed to operate in Sarawak, then why can’t a properly regulated casino? The poser comes from Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah who is open to the idea. But, he said, ultimately the decision lies with the

30 people turns up for blood donation

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of thirty people turned up at the blood donation drive held at Summer Shopping Mall here yesterday. The annual programme, held from 9.30 am to 2 pm was organised by the state Malaysian Government Servants’ Welfare and Sports Council (MAKSAK)  Samarahan Division, Sarawak General Hospital (SGH),