Friday, 19 December 2025

Author: Natasha Jee

More individuals urged to donate food items

KUCHING: More individuals have been encouraged to come forward and provide essential food items, particularly for those who require assistance. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Women chief Kho Teck Wan said given the current high rising cost of living, providing food items as contributions can alleviate the hardships faced by

Ministry encourages Sarawakian performers to showcase talents worldwide

KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts aims to provide Sarawakian performers with opportunities to gain recognition and perform beyond the state’s borders, according to minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. “This is the reason why I think it’s time for Sarawak to have a Centre

Ministry committed to addressing athletes’ welfare concerns

KUCHING: The Ministry of Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development is committed to addressing welfare issues affecting state athletes, affirms minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. This comes in response to concerns raised by former national Paralympic swimmer, Julius Jaranding, who stated that he has yet to receive his allowance

Flagpole project under trial, improvements ongoing

KUCHING: The flagpole project located near Fort Margherita here is still in the trial phase including testing the materials used for the Sarawak flag. According to Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, the project is currently undergoing trials and has not been

Rentap musical takes centre stage at Sarawak Harvest and Folklore Festival

KUCHING: The upcoming Sarawak Harvest and Folklore Festival at the Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV) on Aug 18 and 19 will feature the highly anticipated musical drama Rentap – The Battle of Bukit Sadok. Sarawak Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah announced during

Bau last stop for Merdeka convoy before Kuching

KUCHING: The Kuching Division Sarawak Kembara Merdeka Convoy will be launched on July 20 at the Majma Mall. Kuching Resident Fathi Hambali said Deputy Premier, Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian is expected to flag off the convoy at 8.30am. “The convoy will embark on a journey to Telok Melano,

Educational expo gives exact information to students, parents

KUCHING: Yayasan Sarawak is committed to spreading information about educational opportunities in Sarawak through an expo. In stating this, Yayasan Sarawak director Mersal Abang Rosli said that through the expo, they wanted school leavers, students, parents, and the general public to get the latest information about educational opportunities for students to

Sarawak capable of transforming economic landscape like China

KUCHING: Sarawak has the capability to transform its economic landscape, similar to the successful development transformations accomplished by China and Japan. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, therefore, called upon all Sarawakians, irrespective of race, to work closely together in helping to achieve the goal of transforming Sarawak

Dr M’s unsavoury remarks: Could be due to his old age, says Abdul Karim

KUCHING: Ridiculous! This is exactly Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah’s reaction to former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s comment that it is unconstitutional to promote Malaysia as a multiracial country. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president said the latter’s remarks just sounded absurd. “He (Dr Mahathir)