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Stephanie Johnny clarifies

KUCHING: Stephanie Johnny, an Iban artist, has clarified that she will not be participating in the cultural event called Bratak and Bipajak Gawai Bisegu 2023, scheduled for June 3. In a message to her supporters and fans, she stated she would not be performing at the event as reported earlier.

MUDA Sarawak taken to task for gatecrashing

KUCHING: Parti MUDA Sarawak has been chided for misusing the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) building as a platform to promote its political party. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth chief Miro Simuh pointed out that there are many other platforms for MUDA Sarawak to promote itself. “What they did on

Abdullah Saidol calls media attention on open burning activities

BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS & AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: A deputy minister has sought the help of media practitioners in Sarawak to expose irresponsible groups or individuals who carry out open burning. Datuk Abdullah Saidol said they should give wider coverage on the issue of open burning to “ensure the

Grambeh Arip, the forgotten giant of Sarawak athletics

KUCHING: He was a long-distance athlete in the 1960s who stood tall among his peers and was known for his  gutsy performance in the one miler, three miler, 1,500m and 5,000m. Grambeh Arip from Tanjung Bijat Rumah Lunchong in Sri Aman, who passed away in 1993, was a medallist at

Anwar arrives for brief state visit

KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived here yesterday afternoon for a short visit to Sarawak. On hand to receive him at the Kuching International Airport were Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. Anwar was scheduled

Japan imports RM8.7m of M’sian wooden furniture parts

KUCHING: Malaysia was the third biggest supplier of wooden furniture parts (HS940391) to Japan, which imported RM88.23 million worth of the products in January 2023. Japan paid about RM8.7 million to ship wooden furniture components from Malaysia or nearly 10 per cent of the country’s import value during the month

Ransomware attacks in Malaysia surge over 37 pct 

KUALA LUMPUR: Ransomware and extortion cases in Malaysia increased by 37.5 per cent in 2022 with 11 reported cases across key sectors, said Palo Alto Networks. The United States-based cyber security company said that threat actors were utilising more aggressive tactics to pressure organisations, with harassment being involved 20 times