Friday, 16 January 2026

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

Over 3,400 participants in charity run

  SIBU: A total of 3,441 people took part in the ‘Love Run For Autism 1.0’ held at Sibu Town Square here, yesterday. The inaugural event organised by Sibu Autism Association (SAA) was divided into three categories, namely 2-km run, 5-km run and 10-km run. According to SAA chairman, Thomas

150 students attend Toastmasters Youth Leadership Camp

  SIBU: One hundred and fifty secondary school students are taking part in the three-day Toastmasters Youth Leadership Camp 2017 organised by the Swan City Toastmasters Club (SCTC) at Methodist Centennial Park here. Second Minister of Finance Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh called on the young generation to do their

State Farmer Organisation to have new RM20m HQ soon

KUCHING: A new RM20 million headquarters for the Sarawak State Farmer Organisation (PPNS) will be built in the Samarahan area soon. This was announced by Chief Minister, Datuk Amar Abang Haji Johari Tun Openg on Saturday night during the “Peladang Nite 2017” held at Pullman Hotel here. “This new building,

Kota Samarahan rising up – Minos

KOTA SAMARAHAN: With a week two business groups – Aiman and MD Motors – opened business in high profile here and both by Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Haji Johari Tun Openg. “One opened a huge mall and the another a motor showroom. All go to show that Kota Samarahan

Maggi returns with larger, more rewarding contest this Gawai Dayak

KUCHING: Maggi is back with a bang this Gawai Dayak with the launch of its ‘Peraduan Maggi Jom Masak & Menang’ contest from May 1 to June 30 to usher in the harvest festival celebration with Sarawakians. Minister of Youth, Sports and Solidarity Dato’ Sri Michael Manyin Jawong launched the

Rural dev’t continues with new ‘captain’

MUKAH: Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Haji Johari Tun Openg says he will continue to focus on rural development in the state. “I will continue with the policy of focusing on developing the rural areas like what had been paved by the late Tok Nan. I should say we are

Over 2,000 members at installation ceremony

SIBU: More than 2,000 members attended the installation ceremony of new office-bearers of Sarawak Vui Neng Association at Kingwood Hotel here, yesterday. The guest-of-honor, Minister of Local Government, Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian officiated at the event. Speaking at the installation of the new office bearers of Sarawak Vui Neng

23 primary schools in MRC Link Camp

SERIAN: The Malaysian Red Crescent, Serian Chapter held a 3-day Link Camp 2017 at SK St. Philip Bugu, Serian from 28 April to 1 May. The Camp Organising Committee included youth members as the group facilitators and VAD members in the cooking team. Also present at the launching ceremony on

Only 32 entries for Francis Harden Cup, anyone?

SRI AMAN: People in Sri Aman area are invited to join the Datuk Francis Harden Hollis Cup 2017 futsal competition at Indoor Stadium, Sarawak Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBSS) Sri Aman scheduled from May 5 to 7. Spokesperson, Jilin Itar said the competition, organised by the Football Association of

DANI to hold more forums on NCR land

BINTULU: Dayak Nation Institute (DANI) organised its third NCR forum and road show called ‘NCR: The Hidden Truth’ at a leading hotel here last Saturday. A former Land and Survey officer, Mathew Jeluing, shared with the participants on the Sarawak Land Code especially under Section 6, Section 13, Section 18