Wednesday, 28 May 2025

Author: Gerrald Gilles

A brief meeting, a lasting impact: Remembering James Alexander Ritchie

KUCHING: I often picture veteran journalist, James Alexander Ritchie, whenever his name is mentioned among media practitioners. Every story he shared as a journalist and author left me in awe. Although I didnt know him personally, I had the opportunity to read the books he authored, such as ‘Tun Ahmad

200k monthly visitors to achieve 5 mil tourist arrivals in 2025

KUCHING: Sarawak needs to maintain an average of 200,000 visitors per month to achieve its target of five million visitors this year. Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts deputy permanent secretary Desmond Douglas Jerukan said that based on data shared by the Immigration Department, Sarawak received an average

KUTS iftar event strengthens bond

KUCHING: The Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication (KUTS) held an iftar event with 200 attendees from the ministry and related agencies. The event was attended by Minister of Utility and Telecommunication, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, and his deputy, Datuk Dr. Abdul Rahman Junaidi, who took the time to engage and

Sarawak requests two new Narcotics Rehabilitation Centres

KOTA PADAWAN: Sarawak needs an additional two Narcotics Rehabilitation Centres (PUSPEN), said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister said the two new PUSPEN would be able to accommodate the treatment and rehabilitation needs of drug addicts in the state. Fatimah said that the request

Youths look to gain from first-ever participation

KUCHING: The 16th Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Triennial General Meeting (TGM) serves as a crucial platform for the party’s youth wing to engage with senior leaders and gain valuable political exposure. Young leaders from various branches expressed their enthusiasm about participating in the assembly, emphasising the importance of youth

Bau Town brightens up with LED lights and lanterns for Chinese New Year

BAU: The formerly dull and peaceful environment of Bau Town has been revitalised after vibrant LED lights and lantern decorations were installed at the town gate to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The 10 LED lamp posts were put up along 200m of Jalan Datuk Temenggong Salau, making the space

Monthly PERKESO payments for murder victim’s heirs

KUCHING: The heirs of Nurul Asikin Lan, who was murdered last December, are now receiving monthly payments from the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO). The monthly financial documents, along with the PERKESO Prihatin Box, were handed over by the Director of PERKESO Sarawak, Tan Phang Chia, to Nurul Asikin’s parents, Lan

Pitching tents, building bonds

LUNDU: Over 1,200 participants gathered at Pantai Pugu to celebrate family values at the ‘Kasih Keluarga’ camp.The three-day camp, organised by the National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) Sarawak in collaboration with various agencies, featured 300 tents spread across 1.3 kilometres of the beach.Datuk Dr Maziah Che Yusoff, Secretary-General

Nancy calls on all to make Family Day annual event

LUNDU: The implementation of Family Day activities in every ministry and government agency should be made an annual event, particularly in November. Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said all ministries, agencies, and state governments are encouraged to join in supporting and realising November as