Saturday, 17 January 2026

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

Sarawak delegation attends 16th EATOF in Tottori, Japan

TOTTORI, JAPAN: Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Sarawak Datuk Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah recently led a delegation to the 16th East Asia Inter-Regional Tourism Forum (EATOF) which was held at Tottori, Japan from 10 – 12 August 2018. EATOF was founded in 2000 in order to

Joint operation nets big haul on illegal logging

KAPIT: Acting on public complaint and based on information gathered, Sarawak Forestry Corporation Sdn Bhd (SFCSB) Sibu and Bintulu Regional Offices, with assistance from the State Security and Enforcement Unit and Marine Police, conducted a joint operation to eradicate illegal logging activities in the Balleh area. The 4-day operation, from

Aiming to make Sarawak a preferred tourist destination

The 56 national parks, comprising nature reserves and wildlife sanctuaries remain the most preferred destinations for eco- tourists both domestic and foreign because of their wildlife attractions, interesting nature activity and beautiful and unique landscape. The total arrivals of visitors to all the national parks were 186,486 with total revenues

UCTS Vice-Chancellor receives honorary doctorate from UK

KUCHING: University College of Technology Sarawak (UCTS) Vice-Chancellor, Prof Datuk Dr Khairuddin Ab Hamid has been awarded a honorary doctorate from the University of Essex, United Kingdom (UK). He r e c e i v e d t h e awa r d from University of Essex Vice- Chancellor, Prof

Julaihi: Batang Lupar Bridge will be built

SEBUYAU: The state government will to build the Batang Lupar Bridge and is now waiting for the “cost-sharing” response from the new government at the federal level. Assistant Minister of Coastal Road, Datuk Julaihi Narawi said this in his speech during the Sarawak Federation of Women’s Institute Friendly Programme (PPWS)

10 associations take part in CASH Martial Art Display

KUCHING: Ten martial art associations were involved in the CASH Martial Art Display held at the State Hockey Stadium here last Saturday in conjunction with the Kuching Festival 2018. The event was officiated by Batu Kitang State Assemblyman, Lo Khere Chiang, on behalf of Minister of Local Government and Housing,

Man runs amok in longhouse

MIRI: Police on Saturday afternoon arrested a man in his late 20’s in a longhouse at Sungai Lembong, Suai Niah, for running amok the night before. According to sources, the suspect had acted in such a manner after being scolded by his father for bringing his girlfriend to the family’s

Online gambling premises busted

MIRI: A manager and two women were among nine people arrested by Miri police during an online gambling raid on a house at Jalan Temenggong Datuk Oyong Lawai, Marina Square Phase 2 here. When confirming the arrest, Miri police chief, SAC Lim Meng Seah said of the two women, one

Hailstorm hits Kuching

KUCHING: A hailstorm hit Kuching City and parts of Kota Samarahan yesterday at around 5pm. The phenomenon was witnessed by driver, Syelliza Abang Basri, who was dr iving from Kota Samarahan to her home in Kuching. According to her, there was a sudden strong wind and heavy rain, followed by

Daro peat fire under control

KUCHING: The peat fire in Daro District is now under control with the Fire and Rescue Service Department (BOMBA) personnel from Tanjung Manis closely monitoring and assessing the situation. According to Daro Dist r ict Officer, Abang Mohamad Abang Turki, the peat fire is already under control since yesterday and