Wednesday, 1 April 2026

Author: Natasha Jee

Sarawak’s rising Muay Thai star Jojo shines with a lightning victory

KUCHING: Malaysian-American fighter Muhammad Johan Ghazali, popularly known as Jojo, has stunned audiences at the ONE Fight Night 17 Muay Thai event last night (Dec 8) with a swift victory over his opponent, Edgar Tabares, in just 36 seconds. The 17-year-old Muay Thai prodigy based in Sarawak defeated Tabares, a

Cyber Security Run draws 2,000 participants in Kuching

KUCHING: Despite the morning drizzle, 2,000 individuals from all walks of life converged at Padang Merdeka for the inaugural Cyber Security Run. Organised by the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) in line with Cyber Security Awareness Day, the event coincided with the Sarawak Civil Service Innovation Month 2023. SMA general manager

Rising cybercrime in Sarawak

KUCHING: Sarawak is witnessing a surge in cybercrime with a total of 1,901 online crime cases reported in the first 11 months of this year. Citing statistics from the Commercial Crime Investigation Department of the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) Sarawak Contingent, Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) general manager Datuk Dr Anderson

Premier charts path for continuing relevance of Saberkas

KUCHING: The Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (Saberkas) has been urged to continue to be open and cooperate with any party for the betterment of the youth in the state.  Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is because at the end of the day, the

Rise above politics like Saberkas, Karim advises youth

KUCHING: The youth of Sarawak today need to set aside any differences in political ideology to ensure continuity in development and to maintain harmony in the state.  Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (Saberkas) president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the youth, who will be future leaders, must have

Ex-minister Abang Abu Bakar dies

KUCHING: Former politician Tan Sri Abang Abu Bakar Abang Mustapha passed away today in Kuala Lumpur. His demise at 9.55 am was announced via a WhatsApp message. Abang Abu Bakar, 82, is a former minister in the Prime Minister Department from 1990 to 1999. In the first cabinet of former

Showcasing unity through music

KUCHING: The recently concluded ‘Music and Words’ choral concert is not just about music. It also showcases unity through music. In stating this, political secretary to the Premier Kho Teck Wan said the concert not only celebrated the talents of choral musicians but also exemplified a harmonious blend of music

Ministry’s support for festival anticipated

LAWAS: The hosting the Trusan River Rafting Challenge Festival 2023 in Long Tengoa can help showcase the area’s natural beauty as well as popularise it. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan anticipates significant support from the Sarawak Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts for the organisation

MA63 panel to discuss health and education autonomy

KUCHING: The next Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) Technical Committee meeting, which is expected to focus on the autonomy of Sarawak and Sabah in health and education matters, will take place in January. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the matters are currently under discussion and outcomes from the

GPS ensures unity government continues to rule

KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), as what has been agreed by its leadership is to ensure the unity government continues to lead the country. In stating this, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said this is important in ensuring political stability, while putting national interest above anything else.