KUCHING: The ‘Rock In The Jungle’ (RITJ) concert has the potential to become a signature annual event for rock music fans in Sarawak, said Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. “I see RITJ as having great potential to grow in the coming years,
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The attempt of two men to hide 1.11 grammes of syabu in the back pocket of a driver’s seat failed when they were apprehended by the police on Friday. Kota Samarahan District Police chief DSP Jaimi Husin, said that both suspects were arrested during a patrol by the
KUCHING: Three men arrested in connection with a murder at an apartment in Jalan Sungai Tapang on Dec 1 have been released on bail and will now assist the prosecution as witnesses. The Magistrate’s Court today (Dec 27) granted bail of RM15,000 with one surety each to the three men,
KUCHING: The Magistrate’s Court here today (Dec 24) set Feb 10, 2025, for the next mention of the case of a man accused of murdering Nurul Ashikin Lan. Magistrate Syarifah Fatimah Azura Wan Ali fixed the date after Deputy Public Prosecutor Jean Siow Chung Hwei requested more time to obtain
KUCHING: A man was sentenced to three months in jail by the Magistrate’s Court here, effective today (Dec 24), after pleading guilty to filing a false report regarding the murder of Nurul Ashikin Lan, 28. The accused, Zakwan Mokhtar, 23, an e-hailing driver, made the plea after the charge was
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Hard work and sacrifices he made during his studies paid off for Izrie Hasfiezul Hashim, 25, who received the Best Graduate Award (Bachelor’s Degree) from UiTM Sarawak. Izrie, who graduated with a Bachelor of Administrative Science (Honours) from the Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies, finally achieved
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) is undertaking various efforts, including memorandums of understanding with strategic partners, to become a global knowledge hub in Sarawak. Pro-Chancellor of UiTM Sarawak, Datuk Abdul Wahab Aziz, said this is in line with its commitment to producing outstanding graduates in various fields. “In this
SERIAN: Tebedu assemblyman Dr Simon Sindang Bada has proposed the establishment of a Senior Citizens Activity Centre (PAWE) in the constituency. Dr Sindang said the facility was needed to better assist the underprivileged, particularly the elderly population. “The Social Welfare Department (JKM) should study the number of people in Tebedu
KUCHING: A total of RM7.6 million has been allocated by the Sarawak Department of Social Welfare (JKM) for the benefit of 7,656 recipients in conjunction with the Chinese New Year Charity Event (TBC) 2024 in the state. Deputy Minister for Women, Children, and Community Development, Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam, said
KOTA SAMARAHAN: More than 3,000 people are expected to join the Poco-Poco Marathon 2024, scheduled for Feb 3, in an effort to get into the Malaysian Book Of Records. Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman, Datuk Peter Minos, said the programme will take place at Samarahan Square, adjacent to MPKS,
