Author: Ma Chee Seng

Sarawak to host national level Indigenous Peoples Day

KUCHING: Sarawak is set to host the 2024 National Level Indigenous Peoples Day. The event, organised by Jaringan Orang Asal SeMalaysia (JOAS), will take place at the Reedem Centre in Tondong, Bau, on Aug 9, coinciding with the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. The United Nations General Assembly

100 people compete in Tatau Information Department Madani 5km run

TATAU: A total of 100 participants, comprising members of the MADANI Community of Tatau District and local residents, registered to join in the Tatau Information Department (JAPEN) Madani 5km run. Also present during the run Tuesday (June 18) was Kakus assemblyman Datuk Sri John Sikie Tayai. The programme began with

Senari Synergy Group distributes beef under qurban initiative

KUCHING: In a commendable effort under its Environmental, Sustainable, and Governance (ESG) initiative, Senari Synergy Group handed over six cattle to various villages here and Tanjung Manis. The cattle were distributed to Kampung Haji Mahdi, Kampung Bukit Kudi, Kampung Senari, Kampung Goebilt, Kampung Muara Tebas, and Tanjung Manis. Group managing

Set to have royal presence and record-breaking performances

KUCHING: The Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2024, to be held from June 29 to 30, at the Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV) is set to be an extraordinary event, with the expected presence of the Sultan of Selangor and the Sultan of Perak. Chief executive officer (CEO) of the Sarawak

RM1.8b investment to develop bamboo industry

KUCHING: A new collaboration between the Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) and two Chinese companies is expected to lead to the development of bamboo processing industry in Tanjung Manis and Demak here. STIDC General Manager Zainal Abidin Abdullah said an estimated RM1.8 billion investment is being made by the

Rep celebrates Hari Raya Aidiladha with policemen

KUCHING: Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap showed solidarity with the Kota Sentosa Police Station and Police Fixed Wing Section by joining them during the recent Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration. The celebration included observing the solemn process of sacrificial worship (Ibadah Korban), highlighting the caring ethos of Muslim police personnel. “The

Big day for strongman fans

KUCHING: The first Strongman Challenge was held today (June 15) at the PULAPOL Kuching Training Centre, with Commandant SAC Zulfikar Ghazali highlighting the event’s role in promoting health and community cohesion. “The gathering of elite athletes and fans today showcases the strong community spirit and the push towards a healthier

Geng Piji taken down by police

KUCHING: The infamous Geng Piji, known for vehicle theft, housebreaking, robbery, and cable theft, has been dismantled following the arrest of its leader and 11 members by the police. Kuching District Police Chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said that all suspects are local men aged between 20 and 30. “On May

Man nabbed for suspected burglary

KUCHING: The Kuching District Police Headquarters (IPD Kuching) detained a man within 24 hours after he broke into a residence on Jalan Kedandi Tabuan Jaya here last Tuesday. Kuching District Police Chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah, said the 42-year-old suspect was arrested at a house on Jalan Urat Mata here last

SaR for missing elderly woman who failed to return from garden

MARUDI: The Marudi Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has launched a search and rescue (SaR) operation for 87-year-old Nyawa Unjong, who went missing from her garden at Rh. Chabop Anak Diau, Sungai Tarak, Lubok Amam Marudi. The SaR began after Bomba received a call from the Marudi police station yesterday