Club now on par with elite football squad
KUCHING: Kuching City FC is now on par with the elite football squad in Malaysia after successfully securing their spot in the country’s top flight football, Malaysia Super League, this year on merit. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that it is an achievement that not just Kuching […]
Samarahan Bike Challenge on May 14
KUCHING: The 7th Samarahan Bike Challenge will take place on May 14, which will start and end in front of Summer Mall, Kota Samarahan. The event is jointly organised by Samarahan District Office, Samarahan Divisional Tourism Task Force, Sarawak Cycling Association, Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts and Ministry of Youth, Sport and […]
Abdul Karim wants FAS to bring soccer out of its doldrums
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah is hoping for the new Football Association Sarawak (FAS) leadership to improve the standard of soccer and resolve issues plaguing the sport. Congratulating newly minted president Abang Zulkarnain Abang Abdul Rahman on his appointment, the Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Minister wants the late payment of players’ salary […]
Jubilee year means more activities for youth
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (Saberkas) pledged to organise and host more activities to attract more youths in conjunction with the association’s golden jubilee. Its president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said in conjunction with the association’s 50-year celebration, more and bigger programmes would be held. “From this month until the middle […]
Borneo Cultures Museum S’wak’s most visited place
KUCHING: The Borneo Cultures Museum (BCM) is the most visited place in Sarawak, recording about 572,000 visitors so far since its opening on March 9 last year. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP) Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the feat reflects the regional government’s success in showcasing the cultures of […]
Ministry to collaborate with S’wak govt
KUCHING: The Youth and Sports Ministry will work with the Sarawak government to instill the values and concept of unity in the development of the sports industry and youth community. Federal Minister of Youth and Sports Hannah Yeoh said she would discuss the matter further with Sarawak Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim […]
More global, national and state level events in 2023
KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industries and Performing Arts is aiming for more international, national, and state level programmes to be held in 2023. Its minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said just like this year, more interesting activities will be held for the public next year. “Therefore, we very much welcome anyone […]
Badeng sun hat will home return from the UK
KUCHING: A heritage piece, a sun hat, belonging to the Badeng people will be returned to the state through the Sarawak Museum Department. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industries and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said it is part of a set of six objects documented in the Sarawak Museum Acquisition Register. According […]
Smaller scale countdown to 2023
KUCHING: The countdown to New Year 2023 here will proceed as planned but on a smaller scale. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had called for a stop to big-scale ceremonies and in response to that, the countdown event had […]
Sabahan Qahirah Maisarah wins Bintang Kecil
KUCHING: Qahirah Maisarah Syahlil from Sabah emerged as the champion at the grand final of the Bintang Kecil 2022. With her song “Laksamana Raja Di Laut”, a duet with Bintang Kecil Alumni Erin CTJ and her solo “Sumpah”, she managed to defeat the other five contestants and brought home RM20,000 with a trophy and certificate. […]