LIMBANG: Private Muhammad Syafiq Hilmi Abd Halim, a member of the 7th Battalion, Rejimen Sempadan, based at Kem Kidurong, Bintulu has been found safe after being missing for 17 days during an operational survey in Limban. The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) in a press statement confirmed that he was discovered
KUCHING: Datuk Snowdan Lawan has reiterated his call for an open contest for the president post in Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) to ensure a strong and democratic leadership. The PRS Youth chief said most importantly the party remains united and any differences are settled through negotiation and consensus. “It is
MIRI: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Miri has detained a Class C local fishing vessel for allegedly violating the Fisheries Act 1985 by breaching the conditions of its licence. Miri Maritime Zone director Captain Mohd Khairol Anuar Saad confirmed the vessel was detained by the Malaysian Maritime patrol
MIRI: An operation of a house raid in Piasau saw 24 suspects were detained while another 12 persons along with local employers in Jalan Beluru – Lapok were held for invalid documents. According to reports by the Immigration Enforcement Unit, the operation along Jalan Beluru – Lapok on Wednesday (July
In a recent move to enhance property safety, a new initiative will allow potential homebuyers to check for flood-prone areas before making a purchase. This was announced by federal Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Fadillah Yusof in the recent Parliament session that house buyers will soon have the option
MIRI: The Department of Media and Communication of Curtin University Malaysia’s Faculty of Humanities and Health Sciences 2nd Kenyalang Film Festival (KFF), received overwhelming response, with entries doubled from last year’s participation, says Dr Ngu Ik Ying. Ngu, the Department of Media and Communication head, said participants included those from
KUCHING: The Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) and Sarawak Timber Association (STA), through its training arm STA Training Sdn Bhd (STAT), recently concluded a training programme aimed at enhancing the implementation of the Natural Resources and Environment (Audit) Rules, 2008. According to a statement on Thursday (July 4), it
KUCHING: Kuching has been ranked 419th among the 1000 global tourism cities in a recent Oxford Economics survey, highlighting the need for significant improvements in the city’s tourism sector. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Sarawak Datuk Snowdan Lawan shared his thoughts on the survey results, emphasising
KUCHING: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Sarawak Chapter will hold its travel fair at The Hills here from August 31 to September 1. Its chairman Oscar Choo said the fair promises to be a premier event for travel enthusiasts and industry professionals. “The Malaysian Association of
KUCHING: The Malaysia-China Summit 2024 (MCS 2024) scheduled for December is expected to see Sabah playing a crucial role in fostering ties between the two nations. The hosting of the summit in Kuala Lumpur was officially announced on Wednesday (July 3) at a networking engagement session held at Shangri-La’s Tanjung
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