SIBU: A four-foot long cobra was found at Rumah Sangan in SK Ulu Sungai Salim. The Civil Defence Force (APM) received a distress call at 3.32pm on Friday (June 9). A team of five APM members quickly responded to the call and successfully captured the cobra, which is estimated to
KUCHING: The Public Service Commission (PSC) of Sarawak’s role is not just merely to interview, as is the general perception of the public. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the commission is responsible on matters of recruitment and service for members
KUCHING: Freedom of expressions must have its limits, especially when it is used to offend or ridicule an individual, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. In light of the recent public uproar after Singaporean stand-up comedian Jocelyn Chia distasteful joke about Malaysia, Abdul Karim felt the comedian’s jokes were
BINTULU: A house owner came across a metre-long cobra in front of his apartment in Gunasama quarters, Tanjung Datu, here today. A Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) spokesman said his men received a distress call at 8.50 am and five personnel were despatched to the scene where they found the
KUCHING: The adoption of the Iban phrase ‘Segulai Sejalai’ as a unity slogan nationwide is an honour to and appreciation of Sarawak’s long practice of unity and tolerance. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the slogan may have been adopted by Prime Minister
KUCHING: A total of 27 students from St. Joseph’s Private Secondary School (SJPSS) scored straight A’s while 11 students scored all A’s and 1B in their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2022 examination. “Sixty-two students achieved B or better in all subjects. The school had 159 students taking the SPM examination
KUCHING: Nine powerlifters lifted Sarawak’s pride to a new high at the recent Malaysian National Powerlifting Championships 2023 at Damen Mall, Subang Jaya. Coaches Mohammad Nasrul Faiz Zulkifli and Abdul Aziz were an inspiration to the 14 athletes, who helped Sarawak come in second behind Kuala Lumpur in the overall
KUCHING: Age is no longer a hindrance for participants seeking to engage in vigorous activities like the Sarawak Lifeguard Challenge 2023, which demands physical fitness and strength. Even individuals in their 40s proved that age is just a number, as two 43-year-olds emerged as the oldest contenders among the 140
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas and 16 other Dayak leaders will host a Gawai open house at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here on June 1. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his wife Datin Patinggi Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang
KUCHING: The Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) Sarawak Lifeguard Challenge 2023 witnessed the participation of 140 individuals from 15 districts across Sarawak. The participating APM districts included Sematan, Bau, Kuching, Asajaya, Serian, Lubok Antu, Betong, Sarikei, Sibu, Kapit, Tanjung Manis, Daro, Mukah, Bintulu, and Miri. Various events were organised during
