KUCHING: Popular Indonesian Islamic preacher Ustaz Abdul Somad Batubara will be coming to Kuching on Sept 30. Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) president Datuk Misnu Taha announced that on the said date, Abdul Somad will give a talk during the Muslimah programme at the Islamic Complex Hall Kuching from 9 am
KUCHING: The Sarawak International Islamic High School will be built on about 10 acres of land at Jalan Diplomatik, near here. Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) President Datuk Misnu Taha said the school will be equipped with various basic facilities including dormitories, classes, laboratories and more. He added that its construction
KUCHING: Join in a special event as Malaysia’s first astronaut, Datuk Dr. Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor, shares his journey to space this Thursday. According to Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication, Datuk Dr. Abdul Rahman Junaidi, this talk is part of the Islamic Creativity and Innovation Festival (FesKII) 2023, known as
KUCHING: Sarawak needs fast-growing tree species as the state’s feedstock to produce timber-based and furniture-based products. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari said that among the trees that could be planted are rubber trees, bamboo, acacia, sentang and paulownia. He said since banks in Japan and China have imposed
THE Sarawak Regatta has always been an annual spectacle that draws crowds from far and wide to witness the prowess of paddlers navigating the meandering river. Despite being the oldest sport in Malaysia, it appears to have an enduring charm with participation from local and international teams growing from year
KUCHING: A Rest and Service Area (RSA) in Jelukong is all set to open its doors to the public on January 1, 2024. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said that the project is nearly complete, with around 83 per cent of the work done. “The RSA here will
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has donated RM100,000 to the Federation of Sarawak Journalists Association (FSJA) to organise the Kenyalang Journalism Award (KJA) 2023. FSJA president Andy Jong said the allocation is in addition to the sponsorship given by their ‘gold’ KJA sponsors, namely Shell, Petronas, and Sarawak Energy who each
SEMATAN: Childcare centres nationwide have been urged to install closed-circuit television (CCTVs) systems in their premises. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri emphasised the need for CCTVs, saying it is for the safety of children in the centres and as an assurance to parents. However, she
KUCHING: The outcome of the state elections in the six states of Peninsular Malaysia being tied shows that Pakatan Harapan (PH) still has the support of the people. Political analyst Professor Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman said the potential of the Unity Government was clearly shown in the results of
KUCHING: The outcome of Pakatan Harapan-Barisan Nasional (PH-BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) being tied at 3-3 in the state elections in six states maintains the status quo. In stating this, political analyst Dick Lembang Dugun said the results of the state elections were a surprise as voters in the said states
