New ordinance to give Museum Dept more ‘bite’ — Abdul Karim

November 27, 2018

Abdul Karim (second right) views the Zul Faqar Sword replica on display at the exhibition accompanied by Ipoi (right) and Misnu (left).

KUCHING: A new ordinance to empower the Sarawak Museum Department (JMS) will be introduced next year.

This was revealed by Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah who said the ordinance to improve activities of JMS will be tabled at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Sitting next year.

He explained that the proposed ordinance will enable JMS to collaborate with private sectors including relevant field experts to increase the attraction and number of visitors to museums in the state.

Galeri: Seminar Pembangunan Ummah

April 14, 2018

Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg presents the assistance to a recipient as (from left) Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak general manager Datu Abang Mohd Shibli Abang Nailie , Rural Electricity Assistant Minister Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, MIS president Datu Misnu Taha and Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah look on. -TheBorneoPost

Galeri: 20th Malaysian Orphans Welfare Organisation (Peyatim) Tilawah Al-Quran and Nasyid competition

August 28, 2017

Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg presents a memento to a representative of one of the participating contingents. Looking on are Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, Assistant Minister of Rural Electricity Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi (left), Sarawak Islamic Council president Datu Misnu Taha (third right),  Peyatim president Datuk Dr Tengku Mahmud Mansor (second right) and other guests-of-honour.

Galeri: Pre-launch of the Sejiwa Senada Limbang

April 2, 2016

(From left) Limbang Resident Datuk Maria Hasman, Batu Danau State Assemblymen Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail, Youth Development (Urban) Assistant Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, Housing Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg, Deputy State Secretary Datuk Misnu Taha, Bukit Kota State Assemblyman Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail and Batu Danau State Assemblyman Paulus Palu Gumbang at the pre-launch of the Sejiwa Senada Limbang yesterday.

190 govt booths at Sarikei’s leg of Sejiwa Senada Programme

February 18, 2016

Abdul Karim (seated fourth right) addresses the press conference. Also seen (seated from right) are Betong Resident Romie Daniel Sigan, Anthony, Misnu, Len and others.

SARIKEI: The third series of Sejiwa Senada Programme to be held at the Sports Complex here Feb 19-21 will provide a platform for the people to obtain the various services provided by the state and federal governments.

A total of 170 federal and state government agencies as well as statutory bodies are expected to open up to 190 booths to provide services to the public during the three-day programme, Assistant Minister of Social Development Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah told a press conference at the Resident Office here yesterday.

Likening the services to those provided at the Urban Transformation Centre (UTC), Abdul Karim said the Sejiwa Senada was a one-stop centre represented by almost all agencies under the federal and state governments.

Galeri: Press Conference on Program Sejiwa Senada 2016

 January 15, 2016

(From left) Nangka assemblyman Dr Annuar Rapaee, Deputy State Secretary Datu Misnu Taha, Tourism Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg, Assistant Minister of Tourism Datuk Gramong Juna, Assistant Minister of Housing Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah and Sibu Resident Hii Chang Kee during the press conference.

Zahid to Muslims: Give respect to earn respect

September 26, 2015

Zahid, flanked by Abdul Karim (second right) and Abang Johari, presents the meat to a villager, as Rubiah (right) looks on.

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Muslims should refer the Quran when it comes to maintaining good relationship with the non-Muslims.

In pointing this out, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi reminded Muslims in the country to use their wisdom in dealing with any tension involving racial and religious issues.

“Such tense situation would not happen if Muslims would truly follow the teachings from the Quran.

Bala peminat ngerami pemenang Tim Sarawak ba Liga Premier 2013

June 30, 2013

KUCHING: Urung 1,000 iku peminat begelumu di Padang Merdeka kemari ngerami pemujur tim main bol Sarawak nyadi champian Liga Premier 2013.

Raban pemain enggau staf pematih mai tropi champion berengkah ari Jalai Tun Abdul Rahman nuju Padang Merdeka.

Presiden Gerempung Bolasepak Sarawak (FAS) Datu Sudarsono Osman madah, semengat baru udah dipandangka peminat main bol Sarawak lalu mujur ngangkatka semengat pemain.

“Penyukung Sarawak amat manah lalu meri semengat baru ngagai raban pemain ngambika bebendar agi bemain ba atas padang,” ku iya.

Ku iya nambah, pemujur Sarawak nyadi champian ukai sebengkah pekara ti mudah ke alai tiap iku pemain enggau pematih udah bebendar bejalaika tanggung pengawa diri ngambika mujur dalam semua pekit.

Sebedau liga berengkah, FAS netapka tagit nyadi champian liga, bemain ba Liga Super lalu enda alah ba tiap main dalam liga, tandu Sudarsono.

“Dua tagit udah dijapai, tagit ke penudi iya nya ngenanka rikut enda kala alah,” ku iya.

Crocs parade trophy to thousands of cheering fans

June 30, 2013

“The Sarawak team needs your support to go to greater heights."
-Tuan Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah 

CUP OF DREAM: Sarawak captain Shahrol Shaperi lifts the cup to the main stand after their arrival. 
— Photos by Rais Sanusi

KUCHING: Thousands of Sarawak football fans jam the Padang Merdeka in the heart of the city to cheer the state team as they parade the Premier League trophy they won in an unbeaten run with one more match to play, yesterday afternoon.

The arrival of the players and coaches in an open deck tram was heralded with much fanfare by the hard-core fans, the Sarawak Ultras, who also call themselves GB13.

The supporters, some of whom gathered there in the morning, lined up the roads and streets as the tram wound its way past the Kuching Waterfront to Padang Merdeka where thousands more fans were waiting.

Sarawak Football Association (FAS) president Datu Sudarsono Osman in his speech thanked the supporters for standing by the team even when they were relegated from Super League last year.

“The fans were amazing as they continued to stay behind us. This trophy actually belongs to all the fans who stood behind us,” said Sudarsono.

He revealed that during the team motivational camp early January this year coach Robert Alberts challenged the team to win the Premier League title undefeated to move back to the Super League next season.

Karim bangga dengan prestasi FA Sarawak

June 30, 2013

“Kejayaan ini tidak datang bergolek kerana ia menuntut komitmen jitu FAS dan pemain.” Tuan Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah

BERSEJARAH: Peminat bola sepak Sarawak tidak melepaskan peluang menyentuh piala Liga Premier 2013 yang dijulang Mohd Shahrol Saperi. — Gambar Muhammad Rais Sanusi

KUCHING: Lebih 1,000 peminat membanjiri Padang Merdeka semalam untuk meraikan kejayaan pasukan bola sepak Sarawak menjuarai Liga Premier 2013.

Program meraikan kejayaan itu bermula dengan persembahan kelab penyo-kong yang menyanyikan beberapa lagu pencetus semangat pemain yang kebiasaannya berkumandang di Stadium Negeri.

Para pemain dan staf kejurulatihan kemudiannya membawa piala bersejarah itu berarak dari Jalan Tun Abdul Rahman ke Padang Merdeka.

Presiden Persatuan Bola Sepak Sarawak (FAS) Datu Sudarsono Osman berkata, semangat baharu ditampilkan peminat bola sepak Sarawak dan berjaya meningkatkan semangat pemain untuk berjuang di padang.

“Penyokong Sarawak memang hebat dan memainkan peranan untuk mencetus semangat baharu kepada pemain bagi menampilkan prestasi lebih cemerlang,” katanya.

Menurutnya, kejayaan Sarawak merangkul kejuaraan itu bukan kebetulan kerana setiap pemain dan jurulatih berusaha keras untuk memperolehi kejayaan dalam perlawanan.

Tambahnya, sebelum liga bermula, FAS sudah menetapkan sasaran untuk menjuarai liga, layak ke Liga Super dan bermain tanpa kalah sepanjang saingan liga.

Galeri: 2013 state-level birthday celebration of the Yang Dipertuan Agong

May 31, 2013

INVITATION: Manyin (fourth left) presents an invitation to Salahuddin while (from left) Azlan, Noriah,
Misnu, Abdul Karim, Ismail and Abang Shamsudin look on.

Galeri: Perasmian Spotlight Vol 1

March 1, 2013

RASMI … Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Abang Haji Openg merasmikan Spotlight Vol 1 di Kuching 

malam semalam. Turut kelihatan (dari kiri) Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, Datuk Naroden Majais,

Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Cinqasa Sendirian Berhad Amin Aznizan, Datuk Talib Zulpilip dan

Datu Misnu Taha. 

Sarawak has huge agriculture potential, says Abd Karim

December 17, 2011 

THANK YOU: Abdul Karim presents a souvenir to Mohamad Sahfri at the dinner.

KUCHING: Sarawak’s vast land mass offers huge potential in the agricultural sector, particularly the oil palm plantation industry.

Housing Assistant Minister Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that with the ever-increasing demand in the oil palm industry, foreign business entities are invited to invest in the state.

“Sarawak still has many land plots which can be developed into oil palm plantations and therefore those interested might do so by having a joint venture with local companies and individuals,” Abdul Karim elaborated.