Sunday, 21 December 2025

Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

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

Rep denies oppression claims

TUPONG assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman has refuted claims made by Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen, who alleged that the august House has become oppressive towards opposition members. Fazzrudin said that Chong was given ample opportunity to express his views on both Tuesday and Wednesday, particularly during the debates on two

Speed up tax refunds for development

THE federal government has been urged to expedite the return of taxes collected in Sarawak to the state government. Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said that this measure would enable the Sarawak government to better redistribute wealth through investments in infrastructure, educational access and facilities and social security. “This, in