Author: Robert Kenneth

Rosario wows audience at Semadang tagang fest

KUCHING: Rosario Ninih Bianis did not disappoint the 2,000-strong crowd as she put up a great performance at the 5th Semadang Tagang International Festival at Kampung Semadang, Borneo Heights Road near here on Saturday night. She sang eight songs including a duet ‘Aku Anak Kampung’ with guest of honour Transport

Semadang International Tagang festival begins tomorrow

KUCHING: The fifth edition of Semadang International Tagang Festival kicks off tomorrow evening with a Bidayuh Traditional Dance and Gong Beating competition at Kampung Semadang, Jalan Puncak Borneo, 40km from here. The festival is one of many local events that have gained international attention. It’s an interesting festival that revolves around

Kuching FA need to rectify weaknesses

KUCHING: Kuching FA squad will have to identify their weaknesses and rectify them in facing their remaining matches in the M3 League. Team manager Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman admitted that lately the team’s performance were inconsistent, adding that something necessary is needed to rectify the situation. “We will have to go

Masing suggests border highway

KUCHING: Following Indonesia’s plan to move its capital to East Kalimantan, Sarawak must be ready to accept the challenges, among them, security. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing reminded that Sarawak’s border must be protected at all times. Thus, he suggested that a border highway be built,

Star-studded tourney

KUCHING: Several international legendary bowlers, including Amleto Monacelli from Professional Bowler’s Association USA are among 500 bowlers from 12 countries who will be participating in the Sarawak International Open Tenpin Bowling Championship 2019. The competition will be held from September 7-10 at Megalanes Sarawak, Batu Kawa, here, and will be

Uggah fits the bill: Minos

KUCHING: The minor state cabinet reshuffle by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg on Thursday was done to strengthen his cabinet, said a political analyst. Datuk Peter Minos said apart from filling the vacant post left by Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) president Datuk Sri Wong Soon Koh who

Sarawak no reply against Kelantan

KUCHING: Sarawak FA suffered their second defeat in the Challenge Cup after Kelantan gave them 3-0 thrashing at the Sarawak Stadium here last night. Kelantan opened account through Fauzi Rozlan’s goal in the 34th minute. The visiting team continued to play aggressively and Mohd Khairul Rizam Che Soh gave Kelantan

Seasoned contestants vie for cash prizes

KUCHING: Eight cultural troupes will perform at the finals of the Gong Beating and Traditional Bidayuh Dance Competition on Aug 30 at Kampung Semadang, Puncak Borneo near here. The groups are Kelab Kebudayaan Persatuan Segu Benuk, Kelab Kebudayaan Kampung Tematu, Kebudayaan Warisan Kampung Opar, Onak Triyu Kampung Opar, Warisan Tramuok

GPS will win

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will win in the next state election in 2021 or earlier. A political analyst, Datuk Peter Minos, is confident of this, and it is not just because he is pro-GPS. He is an analyst, after all, and has his political antenna up all the time.

Pros and cons of relocating Indonesia’s capital

KUCHING: Much has been said about the benefits that would be gained if and when Indonesia relocates its capital city to some place in Kalimantan. At least one million Javanese and Indonesians of other ethnicities — mainly civil servants and support workers including various players in the private sector —