KUCHING: The COVID-19 pandemic enabled Sarawak to leap to greater heights, especially in the economic sector. Describing it as a blessing in disguise, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stated that the pandemic allowed Sarawak to venture into new strategies and initiatives for its economic recovery. “One
KUCHING: The celebration of Sarawak’s 60th Independence Day anniversary in 2023 will be more lively and meaningful for Sarawakians. In stating this, Minister of Tourism, Creative Industries and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that, despite the official date being July 22, the celebration next year will
KUCHING: Stadium Perpaduan was flocked with visitors who were eager to celebrate the New Year here as early as 7pm. The whole area became lively with people from different races and religions who flocked the venue and were excited to welcome the arrival of the new year. What’s more, the
KUCHING: The authorities for the Batu Kawa Ang Cheng Ho quarry lake’s beautification project are now planning to construct nearby facilities in the area, including car parks. According to the statement by the Batu Kawa service centre, the said project’s main building is nearing completion. With that, Deputy Premier, who
KUCHING: The state Health Department (JKN) confirmed that a police arrest was made on the same day of the police report regarding the allegation of a doctor molesting a patient while receiving treatment here in Kuching. According to its statement, the said doctor was arrested on Dec 29 after a
KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industries and Performing Arts is aiming for more international, national, and state level programmes to be held in 2023. Its minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said just like this year, more interesting activities will be held for the public next year. “Therefore,
KUCHING: Riverbank beautification work at Kampung Rantau Panjang and Kampung Sina Budi Lama is progressing well as scheduled. According to a statement by the Batu Kawa service centre, the construction started in March this year and is expected to be completed in May next year. It added that the state
This year, thirty-six less disadvantaged children received Christmas gifts early. The Christmas celebration was hosted on Saturday (Dec 24) at Taka Patisserie in Saradise by Hope Place Kuching, and it was full with enjoyable activities, Christmas carols, treats, and gifts for the children, who ranged in age from four to
KUCHING: The Federation of Chinese Associations, Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Division are all geared up and ready to help flood victims in the state. According to the association’s disaster relief unit chief Kapitan Tan Kok Chiang, the unit will dispatch four teams from its members to Kuching, Samarahan, Bau and
KUCHING: Qahirah Maisarah Syahlil from Sabah emerged as the champion at the grand final of the Bintang Kecil 2022. With her song “Laksamana Raja Di Laut”, a duet with Bintang Kecil Alumni Erin CTJ and her solo “Sumpah”, she managed to defeat the other five contestants and brought home RM20,000
