Thursday, 29 January 2026

Author: Alverdtekoster Anyap

Inclusivity policy behind unity among races and faiths

KUCHING: Sarawak stands as a land of peace, unity, understanding, respect and acceptance, fostered by its rich diversity and the state government’s commitment to inclusivity. Bishop of the Diocese of Kuching, Datuk Danald Jute, affirmed that the rich diversity of heritage, culture, race, and religion in Sarawak reflects how communities

Visiting Anglican canon salutes interfaith relations

KUCHING: Sarawak’s interfaith tolerance, diversity, and unity must not be taken for granted, as they are precious values in the state’s multiracial and multi-religious society that must be cherished. Visiting Anglican Interfaith Commission secretary, Canon Dr Andrew Smith, said good interfaith relations was visibly noticeable in the city. And in

‘The Baker’s Son’ debuts at Green Heights Mall

KUCHING: Shoppers at Green Heights Mall were greeted with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread on Friday as Everrise officially launched The Baker’s Son, its new in-house bakery brand, in collaboration with Jaya Grocer. The Baker’s Son offers wholesome baked goods made from natural, premium ingredients and unbleached flour

Journalist makes the news selling ‘laksa’

KUCHING: Veteran journalist, Wilfred Pilo, has put pen and paper aside to indulge in his first love – cooking. And the media practitioner who called it a day six months ago after having spent more than 20 years in the business, is winning rave reviews for his daily servings of

Malaysian students compete at international trade challenge

KUCHING: Six students will represent Malaysia at the upcoming FedEx/Junior Achievement International Trade Challenge (FedEx/JA ITC) Asia Pacific regional finals to be held in Singapore in August this year. Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) said this year’s challenge brought together bright young minds from across the country to showcase their entrepreneurial

Law amendments mulled to protect students from AI misuse

KUCHING: The Federal Women, Family and Community Development Ministry is currently reviewing the need to amend existing laws to address the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) technology involving school students. Its Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said cases of students editing pornographic images using AI highlight the seriousness of this

Underprivileged communities celebrated at Ramah Mesra Kasih event

KUCHING: The ‘Majlis Ramah Mesra Kasih’ organised by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development was filled with lively energy as people from all walks of life gathered at Wisma SABATI today. The gathering was held not only in conjunction with the Hari Raya celebration but also aimed to

Autism diagnoses surge in Malaysia

KUCHING: As of September 2024, nearly 64,000 children have been diagnosed with autism, marking an 815 per cent increase from 6,991 cases in 2013. This shows that Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnoses have seen a significant rise in Malaysia over recent years. In Sarawak, the Welfare Department reports that out

Misunderstood spectrum, ignored empathy depth

Part 2 of 3 KUCHING: In the eyes of society, people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are often misunderstood for their perceived lack of empathy and social skills, ignoring the broader spectrum. In some cultures, ASD is still heavily stigmatised, which has led to a lack of diagnosis and support