Friday, 24 April 2026

Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Muslim community urged to understand integration of Al-Quran

KUCHING: The Muslim community has been advised to learn and understand the integration of the Al-Quran. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki explained that understanding the concept of Al-Quran would help in shaping the Muslim community in Sarawak to become better ummahs. “With that quality and cooperation with one another, the

Produce quality ummah, Muslim community told

KUCHING: The Muslim community is reminded to live by adhering to the basis of Islam. In stating this, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that by following the teaching of Islam, only then the community will be able to produce a quality ummah despite these challenging times. “The

Bus operators urged to improve services

KUCHING: Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin urged bus operators to improve their services to encourage the people to use public transportation to solve traffic congestion. “It is important for bus services to be reliable and punctual along with providing comfort to passengers. “Therefore, we hope that bus companies

Sarawak to help promote silat globally, says Abang Johari

KUCHING: Silat has now become an international sport and is no longer the sport of the ‘orang kampung’ (villagers), said Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The Premier said the Sarawak government will promote silat professionally so that it could be part of an internationally recognised sport. “Silat

S’wak confident of hosting more international sports events

KUCHING: The participation of 11 countries in the Sarawak Premier International Silat Championship 2023 has given the state government the confidence to continue organising and promoting globally recognised sports events. Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the success of the championship is proof

Ensure civil service appointments based on merit

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg hopes that the appointment of civil servants are done based on merits to ensure that only the best are employed. Abang Johari pointed this out to Public Services Commission of Malaysia (SPA) chairman Tan Sri Zainal Rahim Seman who led

Efforts to maintain holding of Kaul event

MUKAH: Various efforts are being made to uphold the Kaul ceremony so that the tradition is not forgotten amidst modernisation. In stating this, Deputy Minister of Economy cum Mukah MP Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib said one of the efforts implemented was to maintain the event at the village level. According

Tenpin Bowling Competition aims to enhance ties

KUCHING: Information Management Sector Team B emerged as the champion in the Tenpin Bowling Competition of the State Education Director’s Cup 2023 yesterday (Feb 26). The team members (Mohd Farid Abd Ghani, Yuza Haiqal Mohd Yunus, Rakiah Dollah, Hairunisak Mohd Runi and Fairoul Ashmey Pauzan) managed to knock over 1,905

Esplanade Limbang Phase One completed

LIMBANG: The Phase One of the Esplanade Limbang has finally been completed. Following this, Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail stated that the submission process of the handing over to the Limbang District Council is underway and is expected to open for the

Aiming for RM15 billion by 2025

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is targeting RM15 billion state income by 2025. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that such a goal can be achieved with the collaboration with the State Financial Secretary through new ideas and innovations. “To achieve that target, I expect we will