Author: Gabriel Lihan

Sarawak to honour its heroes

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has announced its plan to honour the state’s heroes who have dedicated their lives to serving the state and country by naming significant places after them, as a gesture of gratitude for their sacrifices. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg expressed the government’s

Bravery award recipient Etin Jam remembered for heroic service

The late Corporal (Ret) Etin Jam is remembered as a brave and dedicated fighter for his service in defending the country. Former Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Jamil Johari, praised Etin’s courage and sacrifice during his service, particularly highlighting an incident in 1972 when Etin faced a communist threat

Late warrior a loving, soft spoken dad

KUCHING: “He was very supportive of us and most importantly, he loved us and was our pillar after our mother’s passing seven years ago.” This was how the late Corporal (Ret) Etin Jam’s eldest daughter, Linda Nacha described her father. “There were four of us, all girls, and one of

Asian Youth Forum set for October

KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus and Fudan University in China will host the Asian Cultural Heritage Youth Forum 2024 from October 1 to 5. The forum was officially launched at the campus here yesterday (May 31) by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr. Sim Kui Hian. “I urge both

50 years of strong bonds

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr. Sim Kui Hian lauded the 50 years of diplomatic ties between Malaysia and China as a resounding success, crediting the foresight of past leaders. “Malaysia was the first Southeast Asian nation to establish diplomatic relations with China. “The relationship continues to strengthen not just

Pilgrims advised to be vigilant of hajj visa

KUCHING: Malaysians who wish to perform the hajj are advised to be aware of fraudulent offers made by travel agency that claim they can issue hajj visas. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Naim Mokhtar said that only two authorities in Malaysia can issue valid

142 pilgrims from Sarawak to perform haj in Makkah

KUCHING: A total of 142 pilgrims from Sarawak will perform the haj in Makkah. The Sarawakians will join other pilgrims from Penang and depart from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at 3.20 pm later today to Madinah and are expected to arrive at 7.10 pm (Saudi Arabia time). Early this

Senari Synergy takes two prestigious awards at The BrandLaureate Awards

KUCHING : Senari Synergy Sdn Bhd garnered two prestigious awards from the World Brand Foundation at The BrandLaureate Awards gala dinner. The company received its award at a ceremony The Majestic Hotel, in Kuala Lumpur, on Wednesday (May 29) where was held. Senari Synergy Sdn Bhd said the company received

Prime minister to attend Gawai Dayak dinner

KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to attend the State-Level Gawai Dayak Dinner 2024 which is scheduled on June 22 at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK).  Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the 2024 Gawai Celebration Committee has officially invited the Prime Minister to attend