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
KUCHING: An extraordinary event is set to unfold on Oct 29, in the scenic N.19 Mambong area, Padawan District. Deputy Minister for Transport (Road and Aviation), Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said the Borneo Ultra Trail Run and Sukan Rakyat 2023 promise a dynamic blend of eco-tourism, healthy activities and community
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,