Author: Ma Chee Seng

SAREC 24 to elevate the gaming scene

KUCHING: The Sarawak E-Sports Expo 2024 (SAREC 24) is set to electrify the local e-sports scene and attract international participants from December 13 to 15 at Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Event Ground. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that SAREC

Carlsberg’s RM343 mln brewery upgrade

KUCHING: Carlsberg Malaysia is celebrating its 55th anniversary with a significant RM343 million investment in a brewery transformation initiative. This is the largest investment since the brewery’s inception in 1971. “This investment underscores our commitment to quality, sustainability, and future growth,” said Stefano Clini, Managing Director of Carlsberg Malaysia in

Sarawak simplifies citizenship applications for children

KUCHING: A total of 26 citizenship applications for children in Sarawak were deliberated during the second meeting of the Special Citizenship Status Committee (JKKSK) under Article 15A of the Federal Constitution today (Nov 26). The meeting, chaired by the Minister for Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah

SAR operation ongoing for missing septuagenarian in Sri Aman

SRI AMAN:  A search and rescue (SAR) operation to locate a missing elderly man in Rh Ringgit Ibol, here, entered its third day today (Nov 23). The operation is focused on a 75-year-old man, Niang Lasa, who was reported missing after venturing into his farm three days ago.  The Sri

Cops probe to determine if crash victims entered illegally

SARIKEI: Police are investigating whether seven Indonesian passengers involved in a fatal crash at KM448 Jalan Betong-Sarikei-Meradong had entered Malaysia legally.  Sarikei district police chief Superintendent Aswandy Anis confirmed that the victims had no prior criminal records. However, investigations are ongoing to determine the passengers’ immigration status and whether they

Eight dead, two injured in tragic collision on Sarikei highway

SARIKEI: A collision involving two vehicles at KM448 Jalan Betong-Sarikei-Meradong claimed eight lives and left two others injured on Thursday (Nov 21). The accident, which occurred around 2.50 pm, involved a Perodua Alza and a Toyota Hilux.  According to Sarikei district police chief Superintendent Aswandy Anis, the Perodua Alza was

Building a dementia-friendly Sarawak via initiative

KUCHING: As Malaysia approaches its transition into an aged nation by 2030, proactive measures are being implemented to address the growing challenges of dementia care in Sarawak. Rotary Club of Bintulu Central (RCBC), in partnership with the Alzheimer Disease Foundation Malaysia (ADFM) has embarked on a project known as the

Lending lifeline to octogenarian caring for autistic son

KUCHING: Hope Place calls upon the good samaritans of Sarawak to contribute to helping an octogenarian at Batu Kawa here to sustain living costs. It said at 82 years old, Philomena Jitern Mitah is the cornerstone of her family, caring for her autistic adult son, Moses, while also supporting her

Miri tops list of affordable year-end holiday destinations

KUALA LUMPUR: Renowned travel platform Agoda has named Miri, Sarawak, as the most budget-friendly destination in Malaysia for end-of-year holidays, with an average room rate of RM290 per night. The announcement comes as part of Agoda’s comprehensive analysis of the cheapest holiday spots across Asia for Christmas and New Year’s

Aussie cruise ship arrives with 125 on board

KUCHING: Coral Geographer, an Australian-operated cruise has called at Kuching port, marking a significant moment in the region’s growing cruise tourism sector. According to a press release by Sarawak Tourism Board, the ship brought 125 passengers, primarily Australians, along with two lecturers and seven expedition crew members, to experience Sarawak’s