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Free Malaysia Today
5 hours ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Karim Hamzah's mother dies
Arniah Mat will be buried at the Islamic Cemetery in Semariang, Petra Jaya. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : The mother of Sarawak tourism, creative industry and performing arts minister Abdul Karim Hamzah passed away yesterday at the age of 87. Arniah Mat passed away at 3.30pm, the Dayak Daily reported. She will be buried at the Islamic Cemetery in Semariang, Petra Jaya, today.
The Sun
02-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Fadillah urges Sarawak media to focus on key development stories
KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has encouraged media practitioners in Sarawak to consistently spotlight critical development narratives as the state progresses towards its Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 objectives. Speaking at a dinner event linked to the Sarawak Media Conference (SMeC) 2025 and state-level National Journalists Day (HAWANA) celebration, he emphasised the need for news coverage to align with Sarawak's strategic direction. 'News that can be highlighted includes advancements in green and hydrogen technology, as well as stories of struggle and resilience amid the rising cost of living. Other crucial narratives include the impact of policies and public services, right here in the heart of Borneo, that truly matter,' he said. Fadillah stressed that media platforms must uphold truth, dignity, and hope in their reporting. During the event, the Deputy Prime Minister presented the Sarawak Premier's Special Appreciation Award 2025 to 10 media professionals. The awards recognised contributions across categories such as editor, journalist, newsreader, radio announcer, and photographer. Recipients included Sarawak Bernama bureau chief Hamdan Ismail, Sarawak Tribune editor-in-chief Aden Nagrace, and Cheng Lian Hock from Dayak Daily.
Free Malaysia Today
23-06-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Driver gets 3 days' jail for brandishing airsoft gun in Kuching
The video showing Mohammad Afif brandishing the airsoft gun at an intersection in Kuching. PETALING JAYA : A 22-year-old man was sentenced to three days' jail from today for possession of an imitation firearm after a video of him waving an airsoft gun out of the window of his car went viral recently. Dayak Daily reported that Mohammad Afif pleaded guilty before magistrate Ling Hui Chua in Kuching, Sarawak, to the offence under Section 36(1) of the Arms Act 1960, which deals with the import, possession and sale of imitation firearms. The offence took place at the Jalan Keretapi junction in Kuching at about 1pm on June 19. Afif was arrested at Taman Sukma at 6.30pm the same day, after a police officer saw the video posted at 4.30pm by a Facebook user under the name 'Borneo'. An investigation later found that the man had brandished the gun to intimidate another driver who had been tailgating him. Afif said he had acted out of frustration as the other driver was driving too close to his car. In a separate case before magistrate Syarifah Fatimah Azura Wan Ali, Afif was charged under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 with the use of amphetamines and methamphetamines. He was found to have committed the offence while detained at the Kuching police headquarters' narcotics division on May 18, 2021 at around 3.50pm. The court fined him RM2,500 or three months' jail in default and ordered him to undergo two years of police supervision upon completing his sentence or paying the fine.
Daily Express
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Sarawak, Sabah may get 25 more parliamentary seats, says PBB info chief
Published on: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 27, 2025 Text Size: Sarawak and Sabah may receive an additional 25 parliamentary seats to restore the one-third representation they were promised under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), said PBB information chief Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He noted that the original understanding during the formation of Malaysia was for the Bornean states to hold one-third of the total parliamentary seats as a safeguard of their rights, the DayakDaily reported. However, following Singapore's exit in 1965, its 15 seats were absorbed by Malaya, reducing Sabah and Sarawak's share. Currently, the two states hold 56 out of 222 seats or 25 percent. To reach one-third representation (74 seats), a constitutional amendment and two-thirds majority in Parliament would be required. Abdul Karim stressed the need to educate Peninsular MPs on MA63 and the Inter-Governmental Committee Report. While legal action is an option, he said it should be a last resort. He added that redelineation may impact his Asajaya constituency positively due to new infrastructure developments. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Free Malaysia Today
26-05-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
No extra costs despite delay in ART project, says Sarawak
The first phase of the autonomous rapid transit system is expected to be completed by the end of 2025 with operations beginning next year. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : Despite a slight delay in the implementation of Sarawak's autonomous rapid transit (ART) project, no additional costs have been incurred by the state government, says state transport minister Lee Kim Shin. Responding in the state assembly to Chong Chieng Jen (DAP-Padungan), Lee said any delays caused by the contractor would be subject to liquidated ascertained damages, which were a standard practice in contract management, Dayak Daily reported. 'The minor delay has not caused any cost overrun up to this stage,' he said. Lee said contractors involved in the ART project must submit and execute a mitigation plan if there were any delays. As to the overall cost of the Kuching Urban Transportation System, he said the Green Line package has not been awarded yet while the Yellow Line was not under the first phase of the project. 'As for the request on the cost of packages that have already been awarded, it will be provided to (Chong) in writing since he has submitted questions for a written reply on the same matter,' he said. To help alleviate its public transportation woes, the Sarawak government opted for an ART system to cover a 52km-route through Kuching using driverless tram-like coaches running on rubber tyres and powered by hydrogen fuel cells. The first phase is expected to be completed by the end of 2025 with operations beginning next year. The vehicles will run at street level on dedicated trackless lanes, with each vehicle capable of carrying up to 300 passengers at speeds of up to 70 km/h.
