Karim expresses deep disappointment over poor internet connection in Asajaya and Samarahan

KUCHING, May 10 2026: Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has expressed his deep disappointment over the poor internet connection in Asajaya and Samarahan areas.

Caption: Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah lamented that the poor internet connection should not have happened 

He said the poor connection needs attention and continuous improvement to ensure the smooth running of the community's daily affairs.

He said that the daily internet disruptions have affected various matters such as programme registration and petrol subsidy transactions that required online access.

"Things like this should not happen too often because Asajaya and Samarahan are located less than an hour from Kuching City," he said.

He said this to reporters after the closing and prize presentation ceremony for the 61st MILO/MAS Malaysia Invitational Age Group Diving Championships 2026 this evening.

Karim, who is also Asajaya  state legislative member (SLM), hopes that telecommunications service providers and relevant parties can look into the matter and take appropriate steps to improve the quality of internet coverage, especially in rural areas near major cities.

He stressed that stable internet access is very important since the community now relies on digital systems for various daily affairs.

 

Bebuling stolport to be fully completed next month

SPAOH, May 10 2026: The construction of the Bebuling new stolport project, worth RM248 million, has now reached 99.9 percent progress and is expected to be fully completed by June this year.

 

Caption: Deputy Premier Douglas Uggah speaking to reporters during a visit to Bebuling Stolport

He said he is satisfied with the progress of the project, which now had only a few minor works left before it could be fully completed.

“After the construction work is completed, the airport will need to undergo several technical requirements, including flight tests, to ensure operational readiness before being fully used,” he told reporters during the visit to Bebuling stolport (Short Take-Off and Landing port)

He is also optimistic that the new facility will have a major impact on the development of the Spaoh and Betong areas, especially in improving accessibility, boosting the local economy and opening up the potential of the tourism and investment sectors.

Premier Abang Johari hints state government to take over more major entities in future

KUCHING, May 10 2026: After Bakun dam, MASwings and Bintulu Port, the state government will take over more major entities in future, hinted Premier Abang Johari Openg today.

Caption: Premier Abang Johari Openg speaking to reporters after addressing the state-level Worker's Day celebration 

However, he did not identify the entities that the state government will take over.

“We have acquired majority equity in Affin Bank, set up Petroleum Sarawak, we have set up Development Bank of Sarawak and formed our own airlines, Air Borneo.

“Our economy will be based on the Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030,” he said when addressing the state-level Worker’s Day celebration at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here.

The premier said more roads will also be built to connect the rural areas, thus opening up more land for modern agriculture that will require skilled farmers.

Abang Johari expressed his grateful to the workers for their contribution to develop Sarawak into a progressive state.

“The success is due to a close cooperation between the workers, employers and the state government,” he said.

About 3,000 workers from various categories attended the celebration.

Among those present were Deputy Premier Dr Sim Kui Hian, state ministers and representatives from the federal agencies.

Australia's The Fabfour bringing back to life the memories of The Beatles

KUCHING, May 10 2026: The aura of world music legends, The Beatles, came back to life in Kuching through an exclusive performance by the famous Australian tribute band, The Fabfour, which successfully brought the audience back to the glorious era of 1960s music in a nostalgic atmosphere last night. 

Caption: The Fabfour bringing back memories of the famous Beatles with their songs 

The concert, which lasted almost two hours, brought together more than 30 iconic Beatles songs, which were energetically performed complete with authentic visual elements, including costumes and performance styles according to the legendary group's glorious era.

Among the fresh songs performed were I Want To Hold Your Hand, Let It Be and Hey Jude, which not only sparked cheers from the audience, but also revived the "Beatlemania" phenomenon that once sparked a major revolution in the world music industry.

More interestingly, Kuching was the first destination of The Fabfour's tour series in Malaysia before the group continued its performances to Kuala Lumpur and George Town, thus strengthening the city's position as one of the preferred locations for organizing international-class entertainment events.

Established in 1992, The Fabfour has continued to build its reputation on the international stage through tribute performances that feature musical elements, vocals, stage style and appearance that are almost identical to the original Beatles.

Tourism Minister Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah with The Fabfour

The evening's performance was headlined by Stephen Derek Brazier as John Lennon, Richard James Taylor as George Harrison, Brendan Dale Gaspari as Paul McCartney and Mark Dudley Nelson as Ringo Starr.

The combination of energetic performances, vocal harmonies that closely resemble the original band and relaxed interaction with the audience succeeded in creating a very exciting and intimate concert experience for fans.

More than five decades after The Beatles' heyday, the legendary group's influence still remains great in shaping the global music landscape, and that legacy is reinterpreted through The Fabfour's interactive performances that are full of nostalgic and emotional elements.

The concert also offered an exclusive experience to fans through a more intimate and relaxed venue atmosphere, thus allowing the audience to enjoy each performance more deeply.

Also present to enliven the concert were  Minister of Tourism, Creative Industries and Performing Arts Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industries and Performing Arts Sebastian Ting and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industries and Performing Arts  Morshidi Frederick.