Author: Amyra Varkisa

Dragon and Lion Dance Championship: Sarawak sends six teams

KUCHING: Six teams will represent Sarawak at the 12th National Dragon and Lion Dance Championship 2024 set to take place from Nov 22-24, at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Kampar, Perak. Sarawak Dragon Lion Dance Wushu Association president Matthew Lee said the teams will compete in four events namely the

TYT to attend 100-year anniversary of Kapit peace agreement

KUCHING: Head of State (TYT) Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife oh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi will grace the 100-Year Anniversary Peace Making Celebration Kapit 1924–2024 next month. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the event will take place at Dataran

Political stability drives fight for MA63 rights, says Awang Tengah

LAWAS: Political stability enables Sarawak to pursue its rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) more effectively, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. He noted the commitment of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government to ensuring the state’s continued progress by focusing on improving the standard of

48 receive academic excellence incentives

PADAWAN: A total of 48 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), and public/private university graduates, received incentives totalling RM16,860 at the Academic Excellence Incentive Award Ceremony 2024. The programme, organised by the Biya Kuching Association, was officiated by Deputy Minister of Transport, Datuk Dr Jerip Susil, here

Villagers can now enjoy new multipurpose hall

BAU: The residents of Kampung Sibulung can now fully utilise the village’s newly completed multipurpose hall, said Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh. He said that the project, with a total cost of RM450,000 funded under the Rural Transformation Project (RTP) grant, consists of two phases. “The hall will be upgraded in

RM5 mln to put Silabur on the tourist map

SERIAN: Gunung Silabur, a popular tourist attraction in Tebedu, is set to receive a significant tourism boost with a RM5 million allocation from the Greater Kuching Coordination and Development Agency (GKCDA). Tebedu assemblyman Dr Simon Sinang Bada said that the funds would be used to construct accommodation facilities, aiming to

Speed up Bukit Assek redevelopment, urges SUPP

SIBU: The Sarawak government has been urged to expedite the implementation of the Bukit Assek Redevelopment Project. “This project is the primary hope of Sibu residents and is expected to bring significant benefits to the economic and social development of the area,” said Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng. Speaking to

Wong stays in charge of SUPP Dudong

SIBU: Wong Ching Yong has been re-elected as Chairman of the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Dudong Branch for the 2025-2027 term. The re-election took place at the branch’s triennial general meeting (TGM) held here today (Nov 17). Assin Mulang will serve as Deputy Chairman, while Wong Chya Wei, Ting

Children’s agenda remains relevant to society

SIBU: The implementation of all government initiatives aimed at benefitting children is a vital investment, said Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee. The Pelawan assemblyman said that the effort is crucial and must involve collaboration at all levels of society, starting with

Dr Jerip visits site of landslide

PADAWAN: Deputy Minister of Transport Datuk Dr Jerip Susil, accompanied by his wife, Datin Lee Chai Foong, visited the site of a landslide in Kampung Duras, Siburan today.  The Mambong assemblyman was briefed on the incident, which occurred on Nov 15 and impacted the area in front of the house