Thursday, 19 March 2026

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

Four lucky winners strike RM51 million

KUCHING: Four individuals including a Sarawakian have become millionaires, winning a combined RM51 million from Sports Toto jackpots. The biggest win of RM33.5 million from the Supreme Toto 6/58 Jackpot was clinched by a Selangor resident on 8 October 2023. The 53-year-old businessman, who isn’t a regular player, bought RM200

New marine fisheries base planned in Bintulu

KUCHING: The establishment of a Marine Fisheries Enforcement Base in Bintulu is needed under the upcoming 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). Deputy Director-General of Fisheries (Development), Bohari Leng said that Sarawak currently has five active bases located in Santubong, Tanjung Manis, Mukah, Lawas, and Miri. “We’re looking into adding a Bintulu base to these

Literary awards nominations open Oct 16

KUCHING: The 11th Sarawak State Literary Awards nominations will open on October 16, and close in January of the following year. As such, Safiee Ahmad, a member Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka (DBP) Management Board, urged artists, organisations, and others to submit their nominations. “On behalf of DBP Sarawak Branch, I

DBP champions language, literature, arts

KUCHING: The Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) has been leading the efforts to boost the appreciation of language, literature, culture, and arts in Sarawak. DBP management board member and Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad said that the Sarawak government has provided funds to DBP Sarawak to support various linguistic, literary, and

Opera fest as annual event mulled

KUCHING: The inaugural Borneo Opera Festival (BOF) 2023 took the stage in Sarawak, and the concert was impressive and prestigious. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah acknowledged that the hosting of BOF 2023 in Sarawak successfully elevated the state’s profile in the

A stage to develop local talents

KUCHING: Sarawak Premier says the Borneo Opera Festival has a lot of potential to develop into another legendary domestic event that draws in crowds from around the world and provides a stage for developing local talents. Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the festival’s future was promising

MYAirlines taken to task

KUCHING: In response to MYAirline’s decision to halt operations as of last Thursday, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has taken to task the airline’s “irresponsible” management. The sudden suspension, according to the Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, has impacted some 5,000 travellers in Sarawak, a sizable

Tabung Haji focusing on increasing accounts in Sarawak

KUCHING: In addition to overseeing the affairs of Malaysian Hajj pilgrims, Tabung Haji (TH) plays a crucial role as an economic foundation for the Muslim community in Malaysia. Tabung Haji Sarawak director Amat Kassim Pait said it significantly contributes to the nation’s economic transformation by offering financial instruments and investments

Pustaka Negeri Sarawak to hold Sarawakiana Festival from Oct 19-21

KUCHING: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak will be hosting the Sarawakiana Festival, themed “Traditional Sarawak Embroidery and Weaving Arts.”  This theme has been chosen to showcase the uniqueness of Sarawak’s cultural and artistic heritage, history, customs, and traditions through various planned activities and programmes, including exhibitions, workshops, lectures, the sale of handicrafts,