Thursday, 24 July 2025

Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Fatimah urges swift action to remedy drug, substance abuse

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 3,422 drug and substance abuse cases in the first quarter of 2024 which was an increase compared to the previous year of 2023. In stating this, Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Faimah Abdullah expressed her concern over the figure and stated that immediate

Ministry welcomes plans to increase direct flights from China to Sarawak

KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP) welcomes plans to increase direct flights from China to Sarawak. Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the matter was important to attract more tourists and visitors. “We definitely welcome good planning to attract more tourists to Sarawak,

Kpg Bako has much to offer, says Karim

KUCHING: Kpg Bako is a gem that needs to be polished as it has the potential to boost the tourism industry in the state. In stating this, Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah urged the Village Development and Security Committees (JKKK) to have

TYT, wife continue Gawai visits

KUCHING: The heavy rain did not dampen the spirit of Gawai celebration as Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife, Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi continue to visit Gawai open houses here. Starting off the second day of the celebration, the couple went

Align with science-driven economy, Muslim leaders told

KUCHING: Islamic leaders need to progress alongside the development of the global economy, particularly in the field of science, according to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said science plays a crucial role in competing in the global economy, noting his focus on the development of

Premier: HiTec to bridge Tahfiz studies and technology

KUCHING: The HIKMAH Islamic Technology College (HiTec) will be a platform for Tahfiz students to advance their studies in technology at a higher level. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said students graduating from Hikmah Tahfiz (Primary and Secondary) schools will continue their education at HiTec to

Pan Borneo Highway’s Redline routes to be upgraded: Nanta

KUCHING: The upgrading of the Redline routes along Pan Borneo Highway (PBH) needs to be done to align its standard with the PBH. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said that there are about 140 km of the said routes in a few areas which were not included in

Gawai do a showcase of unity, says Uggah

KUCHING: The Gawai Dayak celebration at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) was a success with communities of different races, and religions converging here to showcase Sarawak’s unity. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this exemplified the rich culture and heritage among the people. “We really achieved our objective

Abu Dhabi-based MASDAR keen to invest in Sarawak

KUCHING: Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC, widely known as MASDAR is eyeing to invest in developing green energy, particularly on solar energy in the state. In revealing this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government has identified an area in Murum to generate

State-level Gawai open house attract thousands

KUCHING: Thousands flocked to Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here today to take part in the Gawai Dayak open house celebration. Starting at 10am, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas and his wife, as well as other Dayak leaders, welcomed and greeted guests by the door. Visitors of various