Monday, 8 December 2025

Author: ST

Floating market helps generate locals’ income, draw tourists

LAWAS: The Lawas Asian Floating Market 2023 is indeed a platform that generates income and develops the socioeconomics of the community. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said, despite generating income, the event is also becoming another package to attract tourists to Lawas. “We have a long history, rich in

Datus United win 4-0

SIMANGGANG: The rhythmic prowess of Datus United was on full display as they secured a resounding 4-0 victory over the Rimong Croc United in the SSC-FAS Under20 Football League competition at the Sri Aman Division level, held at the Sri Aman Sports Complex. All four goals for Datus United were

Greener tech, brighter rural future

BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI MUKAH: Green technology can make rural life better, said Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine. “Take solar power, for example. In some far-off spots in Tellian, there’s still no electricity. But we could change that by using green technology like solar power everywhere that needs electricity,” Royston said.

13 TKD exponents from Sarawak for Asian meet

KUCHING: Thirteen Taekwando exponents from Sarawak are taking part in the five-day 2023 Asian Taekwondo Club Championships in Shenzhen, China, which started on August 11. The team is lead by Grandmaster Tan Check Joon and coached by Purim Purintaphiban and Eimran Ghaffary Mohamad Daud, Sarawak Taekwondo Federation (STF) president Azizul

Seamless journey to Kalimantan via Serikin soon

BAU: People crossing the Sarawak-Kalimantan border via Kampung Serikin will enjoy a smooth and uninterrupted passage in both directions not long from now. Presently a 2.2km road is being built to connect the village to the border. Transport Deputy Minister and Tasik Biru assemblyman, Datuk Henry Harry Jinep, said if

Quench your thirst with Jus Abam Sayang

BY GABRIEL LIHAN and ELEAZAR BARRICK PETER KUCHING: Walking around Pesta Sematan 2023, you will notice a mango stall in the area which is hard to miss as it is the only one there. ‘Jus Abam Sayang’ stands out with its bright yellowish banner, and the beautiful mangoes displayed at

500 Muslims join Bandarayaku Berselawat programme

KUCHING: Around 500 Muslims participated in the Bandarayaku Berselawat programme in conjunction with the Kuching Festival 2023 at Dewan Majma Kompleks Islam Sarawak on Friday. The main theme was ‘Including Everyone in the Community for a Sustainable City’. The programme also featured the Nur Ahli Badar group, led by Ustaz

Unifor Complex ahead of schedule: Uggah

BY NATASHA JEE and ELEAZAR BARRICK PETER KUCHING: The Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) Complex, the building that will symbolise Sarawak’s inclusivity policies, is 40.4 per cent complete. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the construction of the building is ahead of schedule. “The last time I came

2 dead, 16 missing in north China mudslide

 BEIJING, China: Two people died and 16 others are missing after a mudslide triggered by heavy rains occurred near the northern Chinese city of Xi’an, state media reported Saturday. China has faced deadly floods and historic rainfall in recent weeks, with the death toll from storms in the northern part of

2,500 SMEs get help through ministry initiatives

KUCHING: The Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment is continuing to empower Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) through various initiatives. Its Deputy Minister Dr.  Malcolm Mussen Lamoh said among these efforts are the Sarawak Micro Credit Scheme (SKMS) and the Small and Medium Industry Loan Scheme (SPIKS). “So far, a total