Sunday, 26 April 2026

Author: Alezxandria Kapple

LANDAS Samarahan brings ‘Love in a Box’ programme to special education students

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Land and Survey Social and Sports Club (LANDAS) Samarahan organised the ‘Love in a Box’ programme at Dewan Rafflesia, Sekolah Pendidikan Khas Kota Samarahan. The event brought together government agencies, educators and parents in a community initiative aimed at supporting special education students. Samarahan Superintendent of Lands

UK alumni spotlight Sarawakian changemakers shaping culture, community health

KUALA LUMPUR: Two Sarawakian professionals were among 20 finalists recognised at the Study UK Alumni Awards Malaysia 2026 for translating their UK education into meaningful impact across culture and community health. According to a press release from British Council Malaysia, Sarawak-born filmmaker, Sarah Lois Dorai, and Kuching native, Dr Paul

PBB Youth chides Abdul Aziz over resignation call

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth has chided Perak DAP vice-chairman Abdul Aziz Bari over his call for the resignation of Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi from the federal Cabinet. In a media statement, the youth wing said Abdul Aziz’s call was an attempt to ridicule a Sarawakian leader

Team Dynamic Kuching brings festive warmth to senior citizens

KUCHING: Community-based organisation Team Dynamic Kuching reached out to senior citizens through its “Warmth on the 15th” community care initiative held yesterday, coinciding with the 15th day of the 12th lunar month. According to a press release, the initiative saw the distribution of 100 vegetarian meal packs and 100 ang

Prayers and drums mark eye-dotting ceremony for 11 new lions

KUCHING: The Chinese Martial Art Association (CMAA) ushered in the 2026 Chinese New Year with the unveiling of 11 new lions during its annual eye-dotting ceremony held at the Tua Pek Kong Temple on Sunday (Feb 1). Deputy Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, who officiated the

Imran Ajmain to bring ‘Malam Seribu Tahun’ concert to Miri

KUCHING: Singer-songwriter Imran Ajmain, whose music has accompanied Malaysian audiences for more than two decades through emotionally driven hits and drama soundtracks, will make his concert debut in Borneo with ‘Imran Ajmain in Malam Seribu Tahun Live’ in Miri on February 13. The concert will be held at Eastwood Valley

Laughter rises above the city as Kavin Jay brings crowd-work comedy

KUCHING: Laughter travelled faster than the lift to the rooftop on Saturday night (Jan 31) as a full house gathered at Cloud9 Sky Lounge, Roxy Impiana Hotel, for a rare kind of live entertainment in the city, a stand-up comedy showcase headlined by Malaysian Netflix star, Kavin Jay. Set against

Matang traffic congestion to be eased with new road plans

KUCHING: Plans to ease traffic congestion along the Matang corridor are being actively studied, including road upgrading works, a potential underpass, or signalised junction at the Emart roundabout and the development of new alternative routes. Deputy Prime Minister and Member of Parliament Petra Jaya, Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof said the

Where work, care and fear quietly collide for women

KUCHING: For many working mothers, the most difficult part of the day begins not at the office but in the search for safe and accessible childcare near their workplaces. Limited access to nurseries continues to place pressure on women juggling employment and caregiving responsibilities, a reality quietly faced by many