Author: Doreen Ling

Karim thanks sponsors for 20th edition of RWMF

KUCHING: If it weren’t for sponsors, the 20th edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) would not have become a reality. This was said by Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth, and Sports Datuk Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah during an appreciation dinner for the sponsors of the festival

500 to take part in two Taekwondo tournaments

KUCHING: From 15 to 16 July 2017, 500 will take part in two Taekwondo tournaments; the Sarawak Chief Minister Borneo Cup International Taekwondo Championship 2017 Grand Overall Champion Trophy and the Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Datuk Amar Haji Adenan Satem Challenge Trophy. The tournaments are to be held at the

SSPCA working closely with relevant authorities

KUCHING: The Sarawak Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) is working closely with the government authorities in regards to the three rabies cases that occurred in the Serian District, recently. According to its president, Datin Dona Drury-Wee, they went to the affected villages and engaged with the

Uggah attends joint Gawai-Raya do with 2,500 others

SPAOH: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas attended a joint Gawai and Hari Raya celebration together with 2,500 residents at Kampung Spaoh here yesterday. During his speech, he spoke on the culture of unity practised by the people there and hoped that it could be preserved for a

Army personnel discover stolen vehicle

SERIKIN: The 4th Regiment Royal Armored Corps (Rejimen Ke-4 Kor Armor Diraja) have successfully foiled efforts to smuggle out a stolen vehicle through the border. Information was received at 7am yesteray morning whereby a stolen white Toyota Land Cruiser registered with the plate number QSL 9xxx was to be smuggled

UPHOLD MODERATION CONCEPT, SAYS JOHARI

KUCHING: Chief Minister, Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg (pic) has urged Muslims to continue upholding the concept of moderation which is the way forward to a better future with not only their fellow Muslims but also the believers of other faiths. “I believe that the non-Muslims can accept a

Clean water supply for Kampung Pulau Salak soon

  SANTUBONG: Residents of Kampung Pulau Salak will enjoy clean water supply soon.  According to Minister of Natural Resources and Environment and Santubong Member of Parliament, Dato Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, the RM5.9 million project  is almost ready.  It is only waiting for electricity supply which will pump the

Hari Raya in hometown feels more festive

SEBUYAU: Celebrating Hari Raya in your hometown feels more festive than celebrating it in the city. These are the statements made by five individuals from Sebuyau when met with recently. Saloma Morni, 52, who is a civil worker from Kampung Masjid Sebuyau explained that when Hari Raya is around the

Sim to discuss rebuilding of old flats with residents

KUCHING: Minister of Local Government and Housing, Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian will engage with the community here to talk about the rebuilding of old flats here. “Recently, I was in Kuala Lumpur and I see that a lot of the old flats have been rebuilt. “After they are rebuilt,

Harvey Norman outlet at Vivacity Megamall in Nov

  KUCHING: Harvey Norman is set to open up its first East Malaysia outlet at Vivacity Megamall here this November. Taking up more than 40,000 square feet on Level 1 and 2 of the mall’s East Atrium, it will carry an extensive range of household trusted products. In conjunction with