Author: News Desk

Multi-purpose complex to begin construction soon

KUCHING: A federal multi-purpose complex spanning 10 acres is set to begin construction this December at Lot 11125, Block 18, Salak Land District here, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. In a Facebook post yesterday, Nanta said that the Letter of Acceptance (SST) had been issued, and project

Two reappointed as political secretaries to the Premier

KUCHING: Sam Laya and Abang Abdul Aziz Abang Draup have been reappointed as political secretaries to the Premier during a swearing-in ceremony at Wisma Bapa Malaysia here recently. The ceremony, officiated by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, saw the duo taking their oaths of office, signing the Official

Strengthening community ties through Santuni MADANI programme

LAWAS: The Regional Corridor Development Authority (RECODA) engaged with local stakeholders and conducted site visits in Kampung Trusan Tengah as part of the Santuni MADANI programme. Led by its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Datuk Ismawi Ismuni, the engagement session aimed to foster closer connections with the local community, address pressing

Special exam for Year Six students from next year

SIMUNJAN: Sarawak will introduce the Standardised Examination (Special Examination) for Year Six students starting next year. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said the federal Ministry of Education (MoE) has approved the implementation of this initiative. “Sarawak will conduct the Standardised Examination for all

Construction of Guntong-Menalang road project commences

SIMANGGANG: The Guntong-Menalang road upgrading and widening project now enters its construction phase, said Datuk Francis Harden Hollis. The Deputy Minister for Talent Development said that the RM33.3 million project tender has now been officially handed over to Sim Ho Empire Sdn Bhd. “I believe the presence of all attendees,

‘Gladiator II’, ‘Wicked’ battle for box office honours

HOLLYWOOD got respite from a slack few months as two much-anticipated new films — Universal’s “Wicked: Part I” and “Gladiator II” from Paramount — roared to the top of the North American box office this weekend. “Wicked”, the latest take on 1939’s beloved “Wizard of Oz”, took in an estimated

DJ Dave describes late Ahmad Nawab as irreplaceable gem

YAYASAN Kebajikan Artis Veteran chairman, Datuk DJ Dave, has described the passing of Tan Sri Ahmad Khan Nawab Khan, otherwise known as Ahmad Nawab, as a great loss of an irreplaceable gem of the music industry who had the uncanny ability to write songs that complement the capability and character

Sheda Kuching to host home and property roadshow

KUCHING: The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) Kuching Branch will hold a Home & Property Roadshow 2025 at Aeroville Mall on Jan 10-12. It is teaming up with First Toy Story Sdn Bhd to host the “Bullseye to Win!” competition, where three talented winners will each receive

Rosé, Bruno Mars perform viral hit for first time

K-pop star Rosé and Bruno Mars performed their viral megahit “APT.” live for the first time on Friday, rocking out in matching oversized suits at an award ceremony in Japan’s Osaka. The artistes’ catchy collaboration — inspired by a South Korean drinking game — was released last month and its

The man behind the gold

We reproduce verbatim the special interview on Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim which appeared in the commemorative coffee table book ‘Triumphant Sarawak’.  Sarawak’s triumphant victory at the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2024, clinching the championship for the fourth time, stands as a proud moment