Author: Nur Ashikin Louis

We’ll do it our way

Justice for all races and religions, says CM KUCHING: Sarawak will continue to do things its own way. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said this in response to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa’s call for Sarawak to be

Media and its role in preventing suicides

KUCHING: The media plays a significant role in providing useful information to individuals, including those who are vulnerable and who are at risk of suicide. As suicide is a complex but preventable phenomenon, suicide prevention strategies should be in place. A dialogue session with media practitioners held in conjunction with

Be proactive, youths told

KUCHING: The youths are urged to be prepared and move forward in embracing rapid development which revolves around the existence of new technologies from time to time. Sarawak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) president Datuk Abang Abdul Karim Tun Abang Openg said the state government today is trying to

3-day Sarawak Matta Fair returns

KUCHING: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Sarawak Chapter returns with the three-day 15th Sarawak Matta Fair 2019 starting yesterday. The fair is open from 10am to 10pm at the Boulevard Shopping Mall here with 73 booths participating. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman

Halfway house for cancer patients

KUCHING: National Cancer Council Malaysia (Makna) yesterday launched its fifth halfway house at Jalan Kapor here, aimed at providing temporary accommodation for cancer patients seeking treatment at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH). This is the second launch in East Malaysia after Likas, Sabah in 2018, following three others located in Johor

Education reform necessary: CM

KUCHING: Education reformation from the traditional face-to-face approach to 21st century teaching and learning methods is necessary, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He stated that the nation’s education system has come under increased public scrutiny as expectations among parents rise, and employers voice their concern about

Sibu Airport disruption: Tiong demands answer

KUCHING: The Transport Ministry and the relevant agencies must answer for the cancellation of 12 flights due to runway light failures, affecting more than 1,500 passengers this week. Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (pic) said it was a clear case of mismanagement of the Sibu

Azizi wins August edition to top CSL league

KUCHING: Wan Azizi emerged as champion for August edition of the Ciska Skateboarding League 2019 (CSL 2019) held at Aeon Mall Kuching Central, here, on Saturday to bring home a cash prize of RM200. Azizi scored 10 points for the month which put him top overall in the league (CSL

Everything’s in place: Aziz

KUCHING: The hydrogen bus is expected to make its proper debut as a public transportation on Sept 15. Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Husain revealed at the distribution of sacrificial (qurban)  meat programme at the SEDC Tower, Isthmus Kuching here. “The hydrogen bus is currently

Build us a skate park, appeal skateboarders

KUCHING: The Sarawak Skateboarding Association (SKA) has called upon the state government to provide an allocation for the construction of a proper skate park. SKA chairman Mohammad Farouk Tufail Mahmud said a skate park is of major importance to kick-start the development of the sport. “Sarawak needs a wellequipped skate