Monday, 30 March 2026

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

RM40,000 cash prizes for Kuching City Open 2017

KUCHING: A total of RM40,000 cash prizes to be win in the Kuching City Open 2017 (KCO17) Darts Championship scheduled from Dec 8 to 10. The Kuching Nor th Ci t y Commission (DBKU) public relations officer, said the three-day competition will be held at the Stadium Perpaduan, Petra Jaya.

Awang Zailani wins title by one stroke

KUCHING: Awang Zailani won his first ever golf title after he emerged as the overall champion in the Srixon XXIO Cup 2017 golf tournament held at Damai Golf and Country Club (DGCC) on last weekend. Playing with handicap 7, Awang walked home with the champion’s trophy and the top prize

Second cable network to solve Kabong’s frequent blackout

KABONG: The frequent blackout problem in Kabong area will be resolved in the nearest time with the constructions of more than 300 new electric poles with the establishment of a second cable network. Kabong State Assemblyman Mohd Chee Kadir said the problem of electricity supply disruption which often haunted the

Sharbini shares Sarawak’s transformation story

KUCHING : Sarawak Energy showcased the transformation of Sarawak through a balanced development strategy focusing on renewable, affordable hydropower at the 13th World Islamic Economic Forum – one of the most prestigious international forums of its kind. Group Chief Executive Officer, Sharbini Suhaili shared the story with an audience of

Razaili launches ‘Connecting the Unconnected’ programme

BETONG (Beladin) : The rural community, particularly Beladin folks were urged to fully utilise social media in promoting their local products to the outsiders. Beting Maro Assemblyman, Razaili Gapor, when launching the “Connecting the Unconnected” programme (CTU) here, said local products from Beladin could have a bigger outside market share

State squad to undergo new selection on December 11

KUCHING: The Sarawak football squad will undergo a new selection on December, 11. According to Sarawak Football Association (FAS) secretary-general, Razali Dolhan, the selection involved players who have been identified through Sarawak Cup 2017 Championships which took place in Mukah from November 5 to 11. “We have identified some potential

Sarawak Youth Cup 2017 postponed to next year

KUCHING: The Sarawak Youth Cup 2017 football tournament to be held this month has been postponed to next year (2018). Sarawak Football Association President (FAS), Dato Posa Haji Majais, said the delay in holding the tournament involving young players statewide was due to unforeseen circumstances. All participating teams will be

Bike-car crash lands male student in hospital

MIRI: A male student of a secondary school was injured after the motorcycle he was riding got involved in an accident with a car at Jalan Dato Permaisuri in Miri yesterday morning. The incident happened around 9am when the student was said to be on his way to school. Sources

Driver slightly injured in mishap

KUCHING: A driver was lucky to escape with minor injuries after he lost control of his car at midnight on Thursday. The victim was driving from Mile 4 to the overhead bridge at Mile 3 when his car went out of control and knocked the side of the barricade. He

CM receives three courtesy calls

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Abang Haji Openg yesterday received three courtesy calls at his office. The first to call on Johari was a delegat ion f rom Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) led by Bank Negara Governor Tan Sri Muhammad Ibrahim. Immediately after that the Chief Minister