SERIAN: The 19-member Armed Forces band from the 4th Regiment Armour Corps, Kem Penrissen, Kuching, stole the spotlight at Kampung Mantung Mara-u with a lively set that blended local pride and international hits. Their set featured crowd-pleasers such as ‘Bekikis Bulu Betis’ – Andrewson Ngalai’s popular Iban song often dubbed
SERIAN: The Ministry of Defence’s (MINDEF) Strategic Plan programme has strengthened civil–military cooperation (CIMIC) in safeguarding national sovereignty. First Infantry Division chief of staff Colonel Rosezaimee Abdullah said the initiative was designed to encourage active participation from local communities alongside the Malaysian Armed Forces. He noted that programmes under the
KUCHING: The Bicara Ummah Darul Hana 2025, held in conjunction with the state-level Maulidur Rasul celebration and the 70th anniversary of the Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS), took place at Masjid Jamek Negeri Sarawak last night (Sept 18). Themed ‘Ummah Maju Makmur’, the forum was attended by Energy and Environmental Sustainability
KUCHING: Craft beer producer Zebrew has withdrawn its Santubong-branded product from the market following strong reactions from the public. In a statement, the company said it decided after “much thought” that the name and product would no longer be used going forward, and the item had been removed from shelves.
MIRI: The Lambir section of the Pan Borneo Highway has reached 99.94 per cent overall completion, with the project scheduled to be fully completed by Oct 31. The Public Works Department (PWD) said the section includes a 301.2-metre viaduct, built using the Post-Tensioned Girder Viaduct Bridge method, which is a
BINTULU: Sarawak reaffirmed its stand that the promises of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) must be fully upheld. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government had remained consistent in safeguarding the rights enshrined in the historic agreement. He stressed MA63 was not merely a
BINTULU: Sarawak has shipped 500,000 metric tonnes of methanol in more than 60 cargoes to international destinations over the past eight months. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak made history earlier this year with its first methanol cargo shipment to China. He said that other
BINTULU: Sarawak is ready to serve as a strategic hub of Borneo and Southeast Asia. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the year 2025 presents vast opportunities for Sarawak as Malaysia assumes the Asean chairmanship. He wss confident that Sarawak could leverage this role to strengthen
BINTULU: A once coastal village has become a symbol of a new Malaysia built on green energy, technology and the unity of its people. Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom recalled that Bintulu was at one time a small fishing village of about
BINTULU: Large-scale fruit plantations should be supported with processing plants to ensure produce is prepared for commercial markets, says Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. He made the suggestion during a visit to the Sungai Sebiew Agriculture Training Centre today, accompanied by his wife, Toh