KUCHING: The Padungan Chinese New Year (CNY) Street Festival celebrates more than 100 years of history, reflecting Padungan’s role as a hub for commerce and the livelihoods of its community. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said Padungan is not just a street or a commercial area, but
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will hold a Chinese New Year (CNY) 2026 open house on Feb 17 (Tuesday) from 10am to 2pm at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said an official meeting will be held next week to outline the programme
KUCHING: The iconic White Cat statue has been dressed in a Chinese New Year costume, with decorations designed around the Autonomous Rail Transit (ART). Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the cat statue is especially unique as it is always adorned with new costumes for every festive
SERIAN: Tadika Juara Serian continues to serve the community by providing early childhood education, following the launch of its new building extension today. The extension is part of a larger fundraising initiative with a target of RM4.8 million. In 2021, the Sarawak Government, through the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR),
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Residents here have welcomed the construction of the Samarahan Boulevard, viewing it as a project that will provide a more comfortable, well-organised and accessible recreational space for the public. The development is also seen as an effort to enhance the town’s landscape while offering higher-quality public amenities for
SIMANGGANG: Andy Roy Junran and Angelin Kibin were laid to rest today (Jan 18), with their children, family, and friends present to pay their last respects. The ceremony began around 8.00 am with prayers led by VLC Church Sri Aman, followed by a last respects ceremony by the victims’ relatives
PADAWAN: The third series of Pesta Makan Durian drew huge crowds, with more than 2,000 durians collected for the festival and enjoyed by visitors. Mambong state assemblyman, Datuk Dr Jerip Susil, said the event has been held for three consecutive years as part of ongoing efforts to promote local durian
PADAWAN: Kampung Sadir has officially been designated as a Geo Park Village from December 22 until December 31, 2027, making it an important component of the Sarawak Delta Geopark development. Village chief, Bobyham William, said the recognition highlights the village’s geological value and natural beauty. “This recognition also include our
KUCHING: What began as casual curiosity while scrolling through social media in 2021 has grown into an award-winning passion for a Sarawak-based teacher, proving that compelling photography does not always require expensive equipment. Kevin Pudun Dennis, a Lun Bawang from Ba’kelalan who prefers to remain focused on his work rather
KUCHING: The development of the second stretch linking the Batang Samarahan bridge to the Batang Sejingkat bridge is progressing, though slightly behind schedule. Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development, Datuk Aidel Lariwoo, has urged the contractor to accelerate works as the project has strategic importance. “One of the remaining