KUCHING: The amendment to Article 95C of the Federal Constitution is expected to be tabled in Parliament this December, paving the way for Sarawak to assume full responsibility over environmental governance. Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni, said the move would mark a significant
KUCHING: The ‘Pulau Salak Berselawat’ Programme, now in its 10th series, has grown into a meaningful annual event that not only nurtures love for Prophet Muhammad SAW but also strengthens community unity and identity. Women, Family and Community Development Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said the programme carries great significance
KUCHING: After a 12-year hiatus, the Borneo Games made a historic return yesterday (24 Sept) with an opening ceremony at the Petra Jaya Sports Complex, marking Sarawak’s pride in hosting the 2025 edition of the regional multi-sport event. Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu, the Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur
KUCHING: After 12 years, the Borneo Games returned to Kuching, with Sarawak Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah calling it a platform to revive regional unity and strengthen sporting ties. Launched at Stadium Perpaduan tonight (Sept 24), the Games opened with over 1,000 athletes
SIMANGGANG: Pesta Benak has grown into a catalyst for development in Sri Aman, boosting tourism, spurring economic activity, and opening new opportunities in education and sports. Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said the festival, which began in 1999, has transformed the division from a small riverfront town into a
SIMANGGANG: The 22nd Pesta Benak, running from Sept 19 to 21, is expected to draw about 70,000 visitors with an expanded line-up of programmes and attractions. Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development II (Talent Development) Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said the annual festival continues to expand in scale
KUCHING: Sarawak continues to defend its palm oil industry against strict regulations imposed by the European Union (EU), which demand proof that palm oil is not linked to deforestation, and restrict expansion of plantation areas. Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Sirai Daha,
KUCHING: Sarawak’s palm oil sector is struggling with high labour costs and heavy dependence on foreign workers, raising concerns about the long-term sustainability of plantation operations. Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Sirai Daha, said plantation work remains unattractive to local workers because
KUCHING: Palm oil has become Sarawak’s most valuable export while also transforming rural communities through infrastructure and job creation. Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Sirai Daha, said the industry generated RM14.3 billion in 2023, contributing 10.9 per cent to the state’s total
KUCHING: DanceSport has a possibility of being included in the Malaysian Games (SUKMA), with Assistant Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Snowdan Lawan, describing the proposal as timely. He said the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) has already started to recognise the sport by providing allocations