Sunday, 29 March 2026

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

Committee to boost sports facilities and athlete development

THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development is committed to forming a dedicated committee comprising athletes, sports experts and consultants with specialised expertise aligned to the needs of our sports facilities. Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the committee will undertake research to identify key areas for

We stand firm on sovereignty and autonomy, reiterates Abdul Karim

SARAWAK remains resolute in safeguarding its sovereignty and autonomy, prioritizing the protection of its people’s rights, welfare, and security through stringent monitoring and enforcement of its laws. Minister of Tourism, Creative Arts, and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah stressed the critical need for continuous scrutiny of individuals

57 homestay clusters set up so far by Abdul Karim’s ministry

THE Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts (MTCP) is nearing its target of establishing 60 homestay clusters under the Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. Its minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said to date, the ministry has established 57 homestay clusters. “These homestay clusters not only offer tourists an

Ministry targets full implementation of Maritime Single Window by 2025

THE Ministry of Transport is working towards the full implementation of the Maritime Single Window (MSW) system, aiming to have it fully operational in all Sarawak and Sabah ports by the first quarter of 2025. Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the initiative is done in collaboration with the

Unimas social work students attend Sarawak DUN session for practical learning

KUCHING: A group of 86 final-year students from the Social Work Program at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FSSH), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) attended a session of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) as part of their learning activities, Monday (Nov 18). This initiative was organised as part

Ministry to host global seminar to improve TVET 

THE Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development is organising two significant events under the BIMP-EAGA (Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East Asean Growth Area) framework aimed at enhancing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the region. Its Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee said these initiatives reflect Sarawak’s commitment to advance

It’s all about evoking emotions and sparking conversations

KUCHING: Chef Dzulkarnain @ Jol Salleh’s journey into the world of gastronomy is as flavourful as the dishes he creates. Growing up in Sarawak, a place where diverse food cultures converge, the 52-year-old developed a deep appreciation for food from an early age. The distinct blend of indigenous and multicultural

Lingga rep calls for intervention over loss-making plantation

KUCHING: Felcra Berhad Batang Lupar Oil Palm Plantation in Kampung Lingga has been recording continuous losses since its establishment in 2008, causing dissatisfaction among its 122 participants and heirs, says Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor (GPS-Lingga). Speaking during her debate on the Supply Bill (2025), Friday (Nov 15), she revealed that

Veteran journalist’s story to be told in book

KUCHING: A book about the journey and experiences of veteran journalist Datuk Dr Chamil Wariya is set to be published by February 2025 at the latest. Chamil, who is the former Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI), said the book is currently in its final

Initiatives for farmers affected by crop, livestock damage

TWO initiatives, namely the Agricultural Disaster Fund (TBP) and the Rice Crop Disaster Fund (TBTP), have been implemented to assist farmers affected by crop and livestock damage due to disasters. Deputy Minister of Food Industry, Commodity, and Rural Development (MFICORD), Datuk Martin Ben said these initiatives are under the implementation