Thursday, 2 April 2026

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

‘Federal gov’t must ensure PBH given enough funds’

KUCHING: Sarawak badly needs the Pan Borneo Highway (PBH) and we are glad that at last, it may actually become a reality for Sarawakians. Large-scale projects like this are bound to meet with some objections and claims by people who are directly affected by the construction. Many of these claims

SS receives National Sports Special Award

KUCHING: Sarawak State Secretary Tan Sri Datuk Amar Morshidi Abdul Ghani did Sarawak proud after he received a Special Award in the National Sports Awards held in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday night. Morshidi, who was a joint winner with another sports personality Datuk Dina Rizal, received the award for his

INAUGURAL HONOUR

Tan Sri Morshidi gets Exemplary Sports Leadership Award KUCHING: Sarawak State Secretary, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Morshidi Abdul Ghani was awarded the 2016 Exemplary Sports Leadership Award from National Sports Council (NSC) during the recent Malaysia Sports Award presentation ceremony held in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. The award was

Big Fish

“We’ve caught a big fish,” Selina called out, excitement in her voice. “She is wealthy and this is just what we need.” “Where is she?” Cassandra asked, standing up. “Nico is bringing her in,” Selina answered putting on a ski mask. “You should put on yours too for safety precautions.”

TYT receives two courtesy calls

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud yesterday received two courtesy calls at the Astana Negeri, here. The first courtesy call was made by Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Abang Openg who led a delegation with the aim to invite Tun Pehin Sri Taib to

Media appreciation night attracts about 100

KUCHING: Approximately 100 attended a media appreciation night organised by MSN Sarawak and Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC) on Wednesday. Assistant Minister of Youth & Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Haji Hamzah, who attended the event, praised the good relationship between MSN Sarawak and SSC with the media fraternity in the state.

Amazing Sarawak – Part 9

First Local Catholic priest As a tribute to the success of the Roman Catholic Mission in Sarawak, and a credit to the hard work done by the missionaries, the first local priest, Reverend Father Joseph Chin Ing Huong who came to Sarawak from China whilst still a child, was ordained

RM7.3m for new water pipe project

DALAT: The state government has allocated RM7.3 million  for a water pipe project to replace an old water pipeline in the district. The project is being carried out in phases, disclosed Minister of Welfare, Women and Community Wellbeing Datuk Hajah Fatimah Abdullah at Kpg Sg Kut Muara Kaul Festival  2017

Naim joins ranks of nation’s top 50 employer brands

KUCHING: It was a memorable moment as Naim Holdings Bhd, one of Malaysia’s leading developers and contractors was adjudged a winner of the Malaysia Best Employer Brand Awards, joining the ranks of Malaysia’s Top 50 employer brands. The award marked the Group’s 2nd consecutive win of the coveted award.  Naim’s

Sarawak’s star violinist Nisa Addina at Borneo Jazz

KUCHING: Sarawak-born award winning violinist Nisa Addina and her band Fluoroscent Collective will share the Borneo Jazz stage with renowned international artistes including Japan’s Osaka Monaurail and Canada’s Laila Biali, on 12 and 13 May at ParkCity Everly, Miri. Making headlines at the young age of 14, Nisa won three