KUCHING: The passing of former Head of State and pillar of Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud represents a significant loss for Sarawak, said Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. The Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development (M-FICORD) highlighted Taib’s contributions to Sarawak, stating
KUCHING: Sarawak will host the National Training Week 2024 (NTW 2024) in June to boost the skill levels of the state’s workforce. Federal Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said the initiative, which is part of the government’s broader efforts to strengthen the economy will offer a range of
KUCHING: Human Resources Minister Steven Sim said discussions on aligning the Sarawak Labour Ordinance with the Employment Act are now in the final stages. He said this initiative aims to ensure workers’ rights in Malaysia are aligned across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak. He said this after attending a Meet
KUCHING: Sarawak Lawn Tennis Association (SLTA) is gearing up for the World Junior Team Competition (WJTC) in March, despite challenges posed by the fasting month in many countries. SLTA president, Datuk Patrick Liew said that the association is one of the few willing to take on the challenge during this
BINTULU: Eight crew members of the Azlina Bos vessel were rescued after it sank approximately nine nautical miles northwest of Kuala Kemena last Wednesday. According to director of the Bintulu Maritime Zone Captain Mohd Iszuadi Muhamad Hassan the vessel was found partially submerged with eight crewmen, all Indonesians aged between
KUCHING: Police seized drugs worth RM7,650 in the district here last Tuesday (Feb 13). According to Kuching police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah, the recent raid under Section 39A(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, resulted in the arrest of a 32-year-old local male. “The raid conducted by the Narcotics Crime
KUCHING: The Indonesian General Elections (PEMILU 2024) proceeded smoothly across Sarawak, with the ballots being counted at the Penview Convention Centre (PCC) Demak on Wednesday (Feb 14). Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Kuching, Raden Sigit Witjaksono said preparations for polling were done last year with numerous meetings
KUCHING: Sarawak DanceSport Association (SDA) officials Russell Lim Jian Liang, Randell Lim Xiu Zhen and Cindy Chung Sin Yee have been appointed as national adjudicators by the Malaysia DanceSport Federation (MYDF). According to the press release issued today, the appointment was made known by SDA president Chester Lim, who also
KUCHING: Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah expressed admiration for Malaysian diving queen Datuk Pandelela Rinong’s illustrious career in diving, highlighting her significant contributions to Malaysia’s sporting achievements. “Pandelela has been an exemplary athlete for over 15 years, representing Malaysia in numerous Olympic
KUCHING: The Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (SABERKAS) welcomes all individuals into the fold, be it members of the ruling Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) parties or opposition parties. SABERKAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the organisation does not hesitate to welcome even those who have previously contested
