Tuesday, 15 July 2025

Author: Naziry Harizan

Sarawak pursues Fujian route

ASAJAYA: The Sarawak government is actively considering the establishment of a direct flight route from Fujian Province to Sarawak as part of its efforts to enhance tourism activities between the two regions. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industries and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, was proud of the

APM urged to enhance ties with media

KUCHING: Datuk Dr Jeniri Amir yesterday said that the media played an important role in the documentation of events. The senior fellow of the National Professor’s Council (MPN) said  any events written by journalists were  rough drafts of the history of events that would be read by future  generations. He

National Fatwa Council to decide date of Aidilfitri

KUCHING: The official date for the celebration of Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Malaysia will only be issued by the National Fatwa Council, said Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. The Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication, who is also in charge of Islamic Affairs, emphasised that the news of Aidilfitri falling

S’wak enter 78 for national boxing c’ship

KUCHING: Sarawak are entering 78 boxers for the five-day National Youth Boxing Championship beginning tonight at Kubah Ria here. Sarawak Boxing Association (SABA) president Datuk Rahman Lariwoo said there are 30 categories in different age groups of between 13 and 18 years. “Among the states participating are Johor, Perlis, Kedah,

Severe floods cause RM20K losses to Kampung Hulu residents

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Some 15 families in Kampung Hulu, Tambey suffered losses of around RM20,000 after their homes were submerged in floods, yesterday (Jan 25). Continuous heavy downpour from 4pm to 12 midnight which caused water levels to rise up to four feet high began to enter their houses around 7pm.

Singapore keen on submarine cable project collab

KUCHING: Singapore is keen to establish cooperation with Sarawak to develop a submarine power source cable network project. This matter was among the agendas brought up during the visit of the Singapore Energy Market Authority (EMA) to Sarawak yesterday (Jan 20). Deputy Energy and Environmental Sustainability Minister Dr Hazland Abang

Stranded boat looks like floating victims from afar

KUCHING: The stranded boat which was mysteriously found ashore on Trombol beach on Wednesday (Jan 4) was first sighted by Saniah Masran and her daughter. Despite the heavy downpour and high tide, she and her daughter Hamiza Yusuf took the decision to check the stranded boat which initially looked like

Upgrade Kota Samarahan night market infrastructure

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Kota Samarahan Sarawak Bumiputera Entrepreneurs Chamber (DUBS) needs to upgrade its night market infrastructure to ensure better business development in 2023, says Samarahan district officer, Annuar Da’an. He cited as a good example, the Miri’s night market (Uptown) which has a prayer room and a covered area

Inaugural food fest by Sarawak Islamic Council

KUCHING: The Sarawak Islamic Council for the first time held a food festival with the participation of more than 40 food and product entrepreneurs at the Majma Mall Complex, here, yesterday. Chairman of the Sarawak Islamic Council, Datuk Misnu Taha said, the programme held was to increase and introduce the

Asajaya youths hone talents in singing contest

ASAJAYA: The ‘Youth Got Talent’ singing competition, which saw over 40 youngsters taking part, has given the local community in the Asajaya area an opportunity to hone their hidden talents in singing. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the talent and creativity