Author: Naziry Harizan

MIS plans diploma upgrade for adult religious class

KUCHING: The Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) has announced plans to upgrade the Pengajian Islam Kelas Agama Dewasa MIS Certificate to a diploma level by adding training examinations and introducing an industrial training syllabus. MIS president Datuk Misnu Taha said this matter would be discussed in more detail with the Malaysian

Quran a supreme guide for Muslims: Fadillah

KUCHING: The organisation of religious events like Quran recitals encourages Muslims to continuously seek knowledge, study, analyse and utilise their intellect effectively. Especially in advancing the modernisation of the world, which is now entering a technological era. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the government to committed to

Plans afoot to accommodate displaced students

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Additional space is being sought at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Binyu to ensure students from SK Tanjung Bako, who are temporarily studying at the school, are comfortable there. Santubong MP Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, stated that an application would be submitted to the Ministry of Education (MoE) by early

Next Asajaya Unity Cup to feature historic night matches

ASAJAYA: The next Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah Asajaya Unity Cup football tournament is set to make history as it will feature night matches, thanks to the completion of the mini-Olympic-grade Sambir Stadium. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah confirmed this development, highlighting

Mysterious fire phenomenon in Simunjan leaves authorities, residents stumped

SIMUNJAN: An unusual occurrence at Kampung Kelka here has left both locals and authorities perplexed. A fire, approximately half a metre high, continues to blaze from a hole in the ground, raising concerns about safety and potential hazards. Discovered last Dec 29, the fire persists despite efforts to extinguish it,

Teen’s last wish ends in crocodile horror

KUCHING: “Build a room for me, Dad; I’ve grown up, so I won’t be sleeping in the living room anymore.” That was the final request of Mohammad Faqrul Zaimi Jeffri, 15, the second of three siblings and believed to be a victim of a crocodile attack in the Lubak Bodo

Subsidised LPG supply ensures abundant provision for domestic users

KUCHING: The subsidised supply of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Sarawak, catering to approximately 700,000 users monthly, guarantees an ample provision for domestic consumers in the state. Minister for Utility and Telecommunication, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi pointed out the significance of the two subsidised LPG filling centres in Kuching (IOT

Unimas and RAF Technologies collaborate to propel clean water initiatives

SIMUNJAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) has formalised a strategic partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RAF Technologies Sdn Bhd, aiming to advance the realm of clean water treatment. The collaboration has garnered support from the Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department, with high expectations that this innovative water

Simunjan Water Treatment Plant inaugural site for high-tech water filtration machine

SIMUNJAN: The Simunjan Water Treatment Plant has been selected as the inaugural site in Sarawak for a groundbreaking study involving the utilisation of the advanced water filtration machine, Al-Jazari NR10K. Developed by RAF Technologies Sdn Bhd in collaboration with Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas), the Al-Jazari NR10K serves as a cutting-edge

Intl performing arts centre in the pipeline

KUCHING: The Sarawak government will build an international-class Performing Arts Centre located in the old State Legislative Assembly (DUN) building. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the building would be a cultural palace for the state of Sarawak with an exclusive design and