Sarawak eyes 3 million visitor arrivals in 2023
Sarawak aims to attract three million arrivals and RM7.25 billion in tourism receipts in 2023.
Wed Nov 30 2022
GPS-PN relationship still intact - Abdul Karim
The relationship between Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) is still intact even though PN is contesting four parliamentary seats in Sarawak in the GE15.
Wed Nov 09 2022
Budget 2023 to push Sarawak tourism initiatives ahead
"Sia Sitok" by the Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) will get a boost following the incentives to encourage Keluarga Malaysia to visit selected domestic destinations under Budget 2023.
Sat Oct 08 2022
State govt to look into non-payment of wages to Sarawak United FC players
The Sarawak government will look into the issue of Sarawak United FC players not being paid their wages and resolve it as soon as possible.
Fri Aug 26 2022
VTL to revive Sarawak tourism sector - Abdul Karim
The proposed Malaysia-Brunei VTL has been seen capable of reviving and enlivening Sarawak's tourism sector just as it was before the COVID-19 started.
Wed Feb 16 2022
Not much significance in renaming CM's post as 'Premier' - Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim said instead, the bill is only meant to 'refine terms'.
Mon Feb 14 2022
Sarawak wants more direct flights following easing of travel restrictions
Sarawak is looking forward to seeing more new direct routes and increased frequency of direct flights from Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Johor and Kota Kinabalu as travel restrictions eased up in the state.
Thu Dec 02 2021
Sarawak polls: GPS can win two-thirds majority - Abdul Karim
PBB vice-president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah is confident that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will obtain a two-thirds majority in the 12th Sarawak State Election.
Sat Nov 27 2021
Sarawak domestic tourism restarts Oct 1 with strict SOP
Abdul Karim calls on the authorities not to withhold the issuance of permits to tourists from Peninsular M'sia and Sabah to enter Sarawak.
Wed Sep 29 2021
Sarawak Cabinet will discuss awarding state honours to Paralympians Bonnie, Yee Khie - Abdul Karim
The awarding of state honours to two national Paralympic heroes from Sarawak, Bonnie Bunyau Gustin and Jong Yee Khie, will be discussed in the state Cabinet meeting.
Thu Sep 02 2021
Rewards await Paralympic gold medallist Bonnie
The Sarawak government is set to reward Tokyo Paralympic gold medallist Bonnie Bunyau Gustin as well as other athletes from the state who win medals at the Games.
Sat Aug 28 2021
New Prime Minister should have fatherly touch - Abdul Karim
The new PM could also continue the struggle to restore the special rights of Sabah and Sarawak.
Tue Aug 17 2021
Sarawak MPs told to channel food basket assistance to target groups
Members of parliament in Sarawak are expected to ensure that the Food Basket Assistance as announced by the federal government recently is channelled to recipients from target groups.
Sat Jul 03 2021
Many are angry with me over Pandelela 'Datuk ' issue - Abdul Karim
He was reported saying that rewarding Pandelela the Datuk title for winning Malaysia's first-ever gold medal at the Fina Diving World Cup is not appropriate because the athlete is still young.
Sat May 08 2021
Malaysia needs more sniffer dogs - Pemadam
More sniffer dogs are needed to combat the smuggling of drugs into Malaysia.
Wed Mar 03 2021
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024