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UiTM eyes record drive via Auto Rally Borneo

BY GABRIEL LIHAN KUCHING: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak aims to make it into the Malaysia Books of Records through its Auto Rally Borneo on Sept 17-27. The Auto Rally Borneo from Telok Melano to Tawau, Sabah is one of the four main activities planned by UiTM Sarawak as part

Street lights make it safer for Sarikei residents

MERADONG: Now that the street lights along several roads within the Sarikei district have been installed, residents heave a sigh of relief as they feel safer travelling at night. The street lights project involves the installation of 42 street lights along Jalan Merudu, 60 units of street lights on the

Use mosques to unite Muslims and non-Muslims: Dr Abdul Rahman

KUCHING: Mosques should play a vital role in fostering unity, not only among Muslims but also people of other religions. Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said mosques should always be open to various events and programmes that also involve people of different religious backgrounds.

Watch Sumpahan Jerunei, win RealMe Pro 3

KUCHING: Seni Duapuluh Duapuluh Production Sdn Bhd is offering 51 attractive prizes to people who watch the Sumpahan Jerunei movie. The top prize is a RealMe Pro 3 smartphone. Fifty other lucky winners will get special women’s fragrances made without chemicals that are good for your sinuses. Winners will also

Arundell Fort to undergo restoration work next year

LUBOK ANTU: The Arundell Fort is set to undergo restoration and upgrading works starting next year through the Sri Aman Development Agency (SADA). Deputy Minister of International Trade, Industry, and Investment Datuk Dr Malcolm Mussen Lamoh said the restoration and upgrading works, costing RM5 million, will serve to preserve the heritage

Floating market helps generate locals’ income, draw tourists

LAWAS: The Lawas Asian Floating Market 2023 is indeed a platform that generates income and develops the socioeconomics of the community. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said, despite generating income, the event is also becoming another package to attract tourists to Lawas. “We have a long history, rich in

Datus United win 4-0

SIMANGGANG: The rhythmic prowess of Datus United was on full display as they secured a resounding 4-0 victory over the Rimong Croc United in the SSC-FAS Under20 Football League competition at the Sri Aman Division level, held at the Sri Aman Sports Complex. All four goals for Datus United were

Greener tech, brighter rural future

BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI MUKAH: Green technology can make rural life better, said Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine. “Take solar power, for example. In some far-off spots in Tellian, there’s still no electricity. But we could change that by using green technology like solar power everywhere that needs electricity,” Royston said.

13 TKD exponents from Sarawak for Asian meet

KUCHING: Thirteen Taekwando exponents from Sarawak are taking part in the five-day 2023 Asian Taekwondo Club Championships in Shenzhen, China, which started on August 11. The team is lead by Grandmaster Tan Check Joon and coached by Purim Purintaphiban and Eimran Ghaffary Mohamad Daud, Sarawak Taekwondo Federation (STF) president Azizul

Seamless journey to Kalimantan via Serikin soon

BAU: People crossing the Sarawak-Kalimantan border via Kampung Serikin will enjoy a smooth and uninterrupted passage in both directions not long from now. Presently a 2.2km road is being built to connect the village to the border. Transport Deputy Minister and Tasik Biru assemblyman, Datuk Henry Harry Jinep, said if