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Quench your thirst with Jus Abam Sayang

BY GABRIEL LIHAN and ELEAZAR BARRICK PETER KUCHING: Walking around Pesta Sematan 2023, you will notice a mango stall in the area which is hard to miss as it is the only one there. ‘Jus Abam Sayang’ stands out with its bright yellowish banner, and the beautiful mangoes displayed at

500 Muslims join Bandarayaku Berselawat programme

KUCHING: Around 500 Muslims participated in the Bandarayaku Berselawat programme in conjunction with the Kuching Festival 2023 at Dewan Majma Kompleks Islam Sarawak on Friday. The main theme was ‘Including Everyone in the Community for a Sustainable City’. The programme also featured the Nur Ahli Badar group, led by Ustaz

Unifor Complex ahead of schedule: Uggah

BY NATASHA JEE and ELEAZAR BARRICK PETER KUCHING: The Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) Complex, the building that will symbolise Sarawak’s inclusivity policies, is 40.4 per cent complete. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the construction of the building is ahead of schedule. “The last time I came

2 dead, 16 missing in north China mudslide

 BEIJING, China: Two people died and 16 others are missing after a mudslide triggered by heavy rains occurred near the northern Chinese city of Xi’an, state media reported Saturday. China has faced deadly floods and historic rainfall in recent weeks, with the death toll from storms in the northern part of

2,500 SMEs get help through ministry initiatives

KUCHING: The Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment is continuing to empower Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) through various initiatives. Its Deputy Minister Dr.  Malcolm Mussen Lamoh said among these efforts are the Sarawak Micro Credit Scheme (SKMS) and the Small and Medium Industry Loan Scheme (SPIKS). “So far, a total

Corporation emphasises efforts to enhance integrity

KUCHING: The Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (PUSAKA) has established its Risk and Integrity Management Division to provide direction and guidance to stakeholders in cultivating the spirit of cooperation, unity, integrity, morality and ethics. The division also enhances awareness, commitment and collaboration among its stakeholders in the effort to promote

Duo jailed for stolen car

KUCHING: Two friends were sentenced to ten months in prison by the Magistrate’s Court here yesterday for the offense of possessing stolen property, a Perodua Myvi, last July. Lincoln Ijau Jarau, 32, and Mohd Farizul Zainudin, 28, pleaded guilty to the charge read before Magistrate Mason Jaro Lenya Barayan. According

Sarawak’s dance & wushu competition arrives soon

NUR FARIHAN RAZALI MUKAH: The Sarawak Dragon Dance, Lion Dance and Wushu Art Competition will be held at Dewan Suarah Mesra here, starting from August 25 to 28. The Dragon, Lion Dance and Wushu Mukah chairman Ho Ing Siong said the competition will run from 8 am to 9 pm.

Sailfish club shines in Sprint Meet

MIRI: The Sailfish Swimming Club has recently achieved outstanding success at the Mayor Adam Yii Siew Shan 4th Sprint Meet 2023. The club proudly secured eight gold, seven silver, and 17 bronze medals. In a statement yesterday, a total of 36 athletes from the club participated in the event, with

Wan Junaidi calls for special body to recognise services of army veterans

BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING:  Senate President Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar wants the government to set up a joint committee to recognise the invaluable contributions of former military and police personnel. He said the contributions of these unsung heroes sometimes do not get the recognition that they