Author: Nur Farihan Razali

Sports shape well-rounded individuals

MUKAH: Sports can contribute to the overall development of individuals, improving both their physical abilities and intellectual skills. Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine said this regimen not only fosters prudence, responsibility, and discipline among athletes but also cultivates a strong sense of identity and leadership. He said this in a speech,

64 teams vie for badminton championship title

MUKAH: A total of 64 teams vied for the championship title in the Mukah Open Badminton Tournament  2024 being organised by Titan Badminton Club Mukah held at the Indoor Stadium here. According to Assistant Youth and Sports Officer Mohammad Arbi Rosli, this competition was held over two days from February

Kaul Festival takes place from April 22 to 28

MUKAH: The Melanau community’s iconic event, the Mukah Kaul Festival, this year will take place from April 22 to 28. Meanwhile, Serahang Kakan Kaul will be held on April 20. According to Balingian assemblyman, Abdul Yakub Arbi, who is also chairman of Mukah Melanau Association, the date has been agreed

Rep hands over RM80k rural project

MERADONG: The handover of the fully completed RM80,000 Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) project to upgrade the yard in two longhouses was officiated  by Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing here today. The upgrading project involving Maja longhouse and Ujang longhouse was under the supervision of the Public Works Department (PWD) of

Empower women through unity

SIMUNJAN: Local women’s associations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have been urged to collaborate closely to strengthen their impact on women’s empowerment, irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. Batang Sadong MP Rodiyah Sapiee emphasised the importance of unity among these organisations in hosting activities and meetings collectively. “As women in Simunjan, it’s

Send top students to international school

PADAWAN: Primary schools in the Mambong constituency are encouraged to send outstanding students to the Sarawak Foundation International School. State Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Dr. Jerip Susil hoped that every primary school in the constituency would take advantage of the opportunity offered. “This is to ensure that B40 students in

SK Abang Gesa to have open hall soon

BELAWAI: Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Abang Gesa students are set to have a new open hall for planning school events soon. Tanjung Manis Member of Parliament Ir Yusuf Abdul Wahab said such a provision needed to be undertaken after the condition of the school was found to be inadequate in terms

Sarawak govt committed to empowering entrepreneurs, says Daro rep

DARO: Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad reiterated the Sarawak government’s dedication to supporting entrepreneurs in the state through the provision of infrastructure and knowledge. He stated that knowledge in the field of entrepreneurship is crucial for entrepreneurs because “entrepreneurship is always dynamic and changing due to market and societal changes.” “Equipped

Kpg Meritam JKKK to manage recreational park

LIMBANG: The Kampung Meritam Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) has been appointed as the management operator for Meritam Bebuak Recreational Park. Walikota of Limbang District Council, Sufian Mohat stated that the council had discussed the matter with Kampung Meritam JKKK. “This is to provide opportunities for the village residents

Parental cooperation vital for success of Unity Kindergarten programmes

MUKAH: Department of National Unity and National Integration, Sarawak director Dirwana Azool has stressed the crucial role of parental cooperation in the success of programmes organised by Unity Kindergartens (TABIKA). “Especially for parents whose children attend Unity Kindergartens, they are simultaneously supporting the Unity Department. “Without parental support and cooperation,