Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

GPS to back redelineation plan

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will support any decision made by the Election Commission (EC) regarding the redelineation of parliamentary or state constituencies in Sarawak. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said it is time for redelineation as the last process was conducted over

Sarawak to take part in International Museum Day celebration in Penang

THE Sarawak Museum Department is among 44 museum agencies from Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and France participating in the national-level International Museum Day 2024 in Penang from May 12 to 22. Themed ‘Museum for Education and Research’, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the department will showcase an exhibition ‘Urang

Abdul Karim: Ministry empowering youth entrepreneurs via several programmes

THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) has launched numerous programmes to support and empower youth entrepreneurs in 2024 through the Youth Entrepreneur Setup (YES) programme. Its Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said YES 1.0 focuses on the awareness and promotion of youth entrepreneurship, while YES

Ministry helping athletes to excel: Abdul Karim

THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) is persistent in encouraging and supporting athletes and sportsmen to accomplish their mission of winning national and international competitions. Its Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the Sarawak government has allocated sport facilities throughout divisional and district levels to

Sarawak secures RM346.5 mln business events via Business Events Sarawak

THE Business Events Sarawak, backed and funded by the Sarawak government, secured 95 business events from 2024 to 2028, worth RM 346.5 million in total economic impact. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said among the major international bids are Asia Pacific Green

Tender process underway on railway feasibility study

THE Transport Ministry is now part of the technical committee of the Trans Borneo Railway Feasibility Study. According to its minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin, his ministry called for tenders for the said feasibility study in March and is currently in the process of tender evaluation. “The scope of the

Kuching, Miri airport upgrades set for next year

THE proposed optimisation plan for Kuching International Airport (KIA) and Miri Airport will be implemented under the 5th Rolling Plan next year. According to Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, upgrading works for KIA amount to RM65 million while for Miri Airport it amounts to RM60 million. He explained

State govt to continue backing international boxing tournaments, affirms minister

KUCHING: The Sarawak government through the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) will continue to support the Sarawak Boxing Association (SABA) in organising international boxing tournaments. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said his ministry’s commitment extends beyond boxing to encompass various

Kilat Boy clinches WBC Asia Super Bantamweight title

KUCHING: Daeloniel McDelon Bong, better known as Kilat Boy, secured victory in the World Boxing Confederation (WBC) Asia Super Bantamweight category after defeating his Thai opponent, Yutthichai Wannawong. The historic moment unfolded last night as the Sarawak native achieved a technical knockout (TKO) victory over his opponent in the fifth

No discussion yet on Mutang replacement

KUCHING: The appointment of the next Senate President has yet to be discussed as the nation is still mourning the loss of the incumbent Datuk Mutang Tagal. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said a decision on the appointment is for the King to make after consulting