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Lukanisman tours several SUKMA clinics, ensuring good service

KUCHING: Deputy Minister of Health, Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni visited several static clinics located at various event venues during the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) yesterday (Aug 20). His visit aimed to boost the morale of health workers and volunteers, ensuring they remain dedicated to providing top-notch medical services to athletes

Japan-Malaysia Association to plant over one million trees

KUCHING: The Japan-Malaysia Association (JMA) has set an ambitious target of planting over one million trees in Sarawak this year. The initiative was announced by JMA’s vice chairman Haruko Arimura following a courtesy visit to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg here today (Aug 20). She said

Climate Change Bill being drafted

KUCHING: The Federal Government is currently drafting a national Climate Change Bill, before it is tabled in Parliament. Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said it is part of the government’s initiative to strengthen climate change policies and the carbon market in Malaysia, particularly in

Chess: Sarawak set realistic expectations, medals achievable

KOTA SAMARAHAN: As the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) chess competition kicks off, Sarawak head chess coach Muhd Zulfaqar Abu Bakar has set realistic expectations for his team. While the early rounds have shown promise, the competition has been fierce, with Sarawak facing off against each other. When it comes to

Yap confident Sarawak chess team will deliver

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Chess assistant de chef mission (ACDM) Wilfred Yap Yau Sin is optimistic of the Sarawak chess squad’s performance at the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) during his visit to the venue. Arriving early in the morning, Yap stressed the importance of acclimatisation and maintaining a positive mindset among the

Unlocking new economic opportunities

KUCHING: The ambitious H2biscus Project, which focuses on producing clean hydrogen using renewable energy in Sarawak, is set to benefit both local and international markets. Executive vice president and head of Sustainable Project Development at Samsung E&A, Sean Chung said a portion of the hydrogen will be utilised within Sarawak,

Sarawak futsal head coach confident ahead of SUKMA semi-finals

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Head coach Mohd Faizal Zamri expressed optimism for his futsal team’s future following Sarawak’s 3-1 victory against Federal Territories (FT) in the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA 2024) futsal event. “Alhamdulillah for this win; this is what we wanted — to bring Sarawak to the podium,” he  told the

Sarawak edge FT 3-2 to enter semis

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak edged the Federal Territories (FT) 3-2 in the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) futsal tournament to advance to the semi-finals. The match, held at Samarahan Indoor Stadium today, was marked by intense action and passionate support from the supporters, who rallied behind Sarawak with chants of  ‘Ayuh ayuh ayuh

Register your children’s births, MP reminds parents

MIRI: Parents have been urged to register their children’s births immediately after they are born and to assist them in obtaining valid identification cards by the age of 12. In making the call Miri MP Chiew Choon Man expressed grave concern over the plight of undocumented children in his constituency,

Artistic gymnastics team sets sight on bronze

SERIAN: The Sarawak artistic gymnastics team is setting its sights on securing a bronze medal at the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA XXI), with the gymnastics events set to commence on August 21. Serian MP Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem expressed his confidence in the team’s talent and fighting spirit, stating