Friday, 9 January 2026

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Taekwondists contribute gold

KUCHING: The Sarawak men and women’s taekwondo teams clinched the gold in the Recognised Poomsae final category. Held at the Unity Stadium, Petra Jaya here today, the men’s team  of Fedalis Kom Twin, Mohd Issharil Mazlan and Randy Owen Augustine Linggi scored 8.02, surpassing Federal Territories, Perak and Kelantan The

Women’s hockey: Pahang hit 6 past Sarawak

KUCHING: Despite their determined efforts at the Malaysian Games (SUKMA 2024), the Sarawak women’s hockey squad were whacked  by a six-goal margin in their Group A match against Pahang. The first match at the Hockey Stadium in Petra Jaya saw Sarawak making several attempts to break through the Pahang defence.

The Makeover Guys to make appearance at Sheda Property Expo

KUCHING: Malaysia’s leading modern home decorator, The Makeover Guys, will make an appearance during this year’s Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developer Association (SHEDA) Property Expo. Organising chairman Steve Tan Chen Hang said this as visitors who are looking to design their first home, family home, investment property, The Makeover

Council stays in the loop on upgrading projects

KUCHING: Datuk Wee Hong Seng is unhappy with some people who criticised various projects carried out by the Kuching South City Council (MBKS), particularly the upgrading projects and wet market at the Bintawa Hawker Centre. Without mentioning the individual or individuals concerned, the MBKS Mayor made it clear that the

Chef surprise at winning the World Tapas Competition 2024

KUCHING: Samuel Goh Kim Hau did not expect to emerge as the winner of the World Tapas Competition Sarawak 2024. The 31 years old chef from Bintulu stated it was the first time he participated in such competition, adding that the competition was very tough. “I actually just wanted to

Rafizi gets ticking off over remarks on boundaries

KUCHING: The Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) is not just a mere formality but the foundational agreement that brought Malaysia into existence. “Any attempt to undermine or reinterpret the boundaries established by MA63 it not just a political misstep, it is a direct threat to the very fabric of our nation,”

Lee calls for judicious use of drones

KUCHING: Agencies and departments under the Transport Ministry have been told to ensure every drone operator in Sarawak is fully aware of the legal requirements and the potential risks associated with improper drone use. Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said it is not just about avoiding fines or penalties

ICAO ready to help with aviation goals

KUCHING: The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in Canada is ready to assist Sarawak in the development of the aerospace industry particularly in the field of aviation. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, said this development follows his visit, along with a delegation from his ministry, to Canada last

Product registration under Desamall exceeds ministry’s target

KUCHING: A total of 6,000 products have been registered under Desamall, a marketing platform under the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) as of this month. Deputy Minister Datuk Rubiah Wang said the figure exceeded her ministry’s initial target for the total amount of products were 5,000 products. “As

Karim: Stay innovative and creative at work

KUCHING: Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah wants ministry staff to be optimally creative and innovative at work. He said in a world that is constantly chasing change and competition, it is essential for every staff member to have such work attitudes. He