Wednesday, 11 March 2026

Author: Alezxandria Kapple

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

Health and fertility awareness highlighted at Women’s Day celebration

KUCHING: Women’s health and fertility awareness were highlighted as key pillars of women’s empowerment during the International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026 Borneo Zone celebration held today. Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said women’s wellbeing must be addressed holistically, stressing that good health is fundamental

APACE 2026 positions Sarawak as emerging aerospace and aviation hub

KUCHING: The Asia Pacific Aerospace Conference and Exhibition (APACE) 2026 has been positioned as a strategic international platform linking global aerospace and aviation players with emerging opportunities across Southeast Asia’s rapidly expanding aerospace ecosystem. General Tan Sri Datuk Seri Affendi Buang RMAF (Retired) who is the adviser of Borneo Business

Aerospace and space industries key to Sarawak’s future economy

KUCHING: Aerospace and space are no longer niche sectors but strategic industries that will shape economic competitiveness, technological sovereignty and regional security for decades to come. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said rapid technological acceleration has elevated aerospace and new space into foundational industries for regions