KUCHING: The appointment of former Bukit Mas MP Datuk Mutang Tagal as the 20th President of the Dewan Negara by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on Feb 19 was a historic moment as he became the first leader from the Lun Bawang community to hold this office. Mutang’s appointment came after
KUCHING: Sarawakian professional boxer Daeloniel Mcdelon Bong is training with Filipino champion Herlan Gomez in preparation for the 2024 World Boxing Championship on May 11 at the Petra Jaya Multipurpose Stadium. Known as ‘Kilat Boy’, Daeloniel saw the sparring sessions with Gomez as an invaluable experience. He is eager to
KUCHING: Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) chairman Chong Chieng Jen has voiced full support for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah’s call for a significant upgrade and enhancement of facilities at Kuching International Airport (KIA). In a statement on Friday (April 19), Chong
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg continued his Aidilfitri visits on the ninth day of Syawal at the residence of former Tanjong Datu assemblywoman Datin Patinggi Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu at Santubong here on Thursday (Apr 18). Abang Johari was accompanied by his wife, Puan Sri
KUCHING: The Ministry of Utilities and Telecommunication is set to unveil its latest initiatives aimed at enhancing utilities across four key areas during the upcoming State Legislative Assembly (DUN) session on May 6. Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the initiatives include improving coverage of water supply, electricity,
KUCHING: Sarawak’s climate change efforts have received recognition from European nations, leading Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg to be invited to a forum in Poland addressing global climate and renewable energy concerns. The Premier said the key to these initiatives lies in the Sarawak government’s determination and
KUCHING: The state government is keeping a close watch on the volcanic eruption of Mount Ruang in North Sulawesi, as it awaits guidance from scientists on the potential ash fallout. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg clarified that while areas like Kuching in the south might not
KUCHING: Sarawak is emerging as a promising partner for business collaborations with Turkey, said Emir Salim Yuksel, the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Malaysia. “I had the honour to meet with the Governor of Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar today (Apr 18), and we
KUCHING: The Gawai Bazaar 2024 will be held in conjunction with the State-level Gawai Dayak Celebration 2024 at MJC Batu Kawa for the first time here from May 16 to 26. Serembu assemblyman and deputy chairman of the Gawai Bazaar 2024 working committee Miro Simuh said the bazaar will showcase
KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts is urging Malaysia Airports Sdn Bhd (MASB) to expedite efforts in upgrading facilities at Kuching International Airport (KIA). Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah expressed his disappointment with the current state of KIA, stating that the airport falls short