KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has proposed for the establishment of a Publishing Foundation to help overcome the challenges faced by writers in the state. According to Sarawak Writers’ Association president Awang Zaidel Awang Jamel, Sarawak had only published 300 book titles in 2023.
KUCHING: Sarawak secured two more victories in lawn bowls today, delivering outstanding performances in both the women’s singles and fours categories. In the women’s singles, Dayang Nur Alia Sharmiela Abang Gadisa triumphed over Nurul Darwisya Zubir from Negeri Sembilan with a score of 21-15. Meanwhile, the Sarawak women’s fours team,
KUCHING: The Sarawak men’s triple lawn bowls team beat Johor 14-10, but not before a hard-fought match. The team of Awang Mohamad Sharszan Fyirman Awang Nasaruddin, Iskandar Hasbi, and Mohamad Amsyar Mohamad Amelin faced stiff competition from Johor’s Aide Hamsyar Mohd Hairi, Muhammad Afiq Danial Suhaimi, and Muhammad Azriq Haszley
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said fair Islamic leadership in Sarawak has gained the confidence of all citizens, including the non-Muslim community. “As a step towards achieving this goal, we (the Sarawak government) have established the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) to ensure the welfare
KUCHING: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, has urged imams, takmir teachers, and KAFA teachers in Sarawak to master the latest technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI). He said this aligns with the aspirations of the Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun
KUCHING: No reports have been received regarding the presence of the Millah Abraham deviant sect in Sarawak, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar. He said at present, his ministry has not detected any activities or movements related to this deviant sect in
KUCHING: Sports fans heading to venues for the upcoming 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) can breathe a sigh of relief regarding parking concerns. Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said his ministry will engage with the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) to request leniency for
KUCHING: Sports fans rejoice! The SUKMA XXI Sarawak 2024 mobile application is set to offer real-time result updates, giving the public easy access to information and news about the upcoming 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA). Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah announced that
KUCHING: Local media practitioners were treated to a dinner by Magnum Berhad at a restaurant here last night (Aug 8). The event aimed at strengthening ties between the media and Magnum Berhad, a testament to the company’s commitment to support the local journalism community. Guests were treated to a sumptuous
KUCHING: The Ministry of Communications has urged the Kuching Division Journalists Association (KDJA) to collaborate with the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) to gather information regarding media practitioners who need assistance through the Tabung Kasih@HAWANA fund. Its Minister Fahmi Fadzil said that managing this fund’s assistance ensures that affected media