Author: Nur Shazreena Ali

Ministry to continue selling state as sports destination

KUCHING: Sarawak Youth and Sports Ministry will continue working with strategic partners to make the state one of the sports destinations in Malaysia. In announcing that Sarawak won the bid to become the host for the next 17th World Xiang Qi Championship and Forum in 2021, its minister Datuk Abdul

Hudson to lead attack

Football – Premier league KUCHING: The senior team of Kuching FA have bolstered their squad with a newly-signed member who is the former Brazilian import striker from Sarawak FA. Team president, Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman disclosed on Sunday the signing of Hudson Dias, 29, as the leading striker to spearhead the

Need to educate public on impact of burning rubbish

KUCHING:  There is a need to educate the public on the impact of burning rubbish and open burning on the environment, said Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman. While imposing penalties was necessary, he pointed out that the move could only be imposed if the national environment policy had been strengthened.

‘RM3.1 bln plucked from thin air’

KUCHING: Sarawak Pakatan Harapan chairman Chong Chieng Jen should have learnt how to differentiate between being forced to agree over a decision and imaginary claims. Petra Jaya MP Fadillah Yusof said while it was true that the Sarawak government had signed an agreement to terminate the Project Delivery Partner (PDP)

Decorated bicycles in night ride

KUCHING: It was an impressive sight when some 300 cycling enthusiasts converged on the heart of the city for the Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL2020) Night Ride in Padang Merdeka here on Thursday. The ride held during the FAMA My Best Buy programme was a prelude to the LTdL2020 proper,

Centre to pamper new mothers

KUCHING: A post-natal care service centre, the LoveBond Care Centre here in Stutong, will be opening soon to provide a holistic health recovery programme for pregnant women in Kuching. This would be a vital platform for the new mothers who are expecting, said Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood

Potable water supply for 140 households next year

SERIAN: 140 households in Kampung Panchor Dayak and its surrounding areas will be able to enjoy adequate potable water supply next year. Tarat assemblyman Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn yesterday attended the launch of the Water Supply Grid Project for Kampung Panchor Dayak Serian  officiated by Utilities Minister Datuk Seri

Water grid project ready in 2021

KUCHING: The construction of the water supply infrastructure under the Samariang Phase 1 Water Grid project is expected to be completed February next year, reveals State Utilities (Water Supply) Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. Optimistic about the completion of the Samariang Phase 1 Water Grid project to resolve

Forum delegates introduced to state’s cultural heritage

KUCHING:   Sarawak hosted a welcoming dinner for the delegates of the Global Youth Forum Co-operative Entrepreneurship 2020 (GYF20) at Riverside Majestic Hotel on Monday night. Enjoying Sarawak hospitality at its best, some 250 young entrepreneurs from 109 countries were introduced to the state’s cultural heritage through a series of traditional

Pongal festival comes to Kuching Waterfront

KUCHING: People from all walks of life yesterday had the chance to celebrate the annual Pongal festival with the Indian community here at the Kuching Waterfront. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah officiated at the celebration, held to promote the Indian culture even though the community