Thursday, 19 February 2026

Author: Ammar Mirza

Kuching to host historic Nanyang University reunion

KUCHING: The 20th Nanyang University Global Alumni Reunion here on July 17-19 is set to be the biggest gathering in the event’s history with over 1,250 participants already signing up from around the world. Registration opened on Jan 1 with an initial quota of 1,000 places managed through online registration,

MAKSAK bolsters links through health and unity initiative

BAU: The Malaysian Government Welfare and Sports Council (MAKSAK) hosted the Healthy and Harmonious Community Programme at Kampung Rumih on Saturday (Jan 31). The initiative brought together multiple organisations including Mas Gading Community College (KKMG), Bau District’s Community Development Department (KEMAS), Bau District’s People’s Volunteer Corps (RELA) and Kampung Rumih

Tough to progress and prosper without education

KUCHING: Education is a comprehensive undertaking to shape knowledgeable, ethical and competitive individuals. In making this point, Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni, described it is a long-term investment yielding significant benefits to individuals, society and the nation. “Without education, progress and prosperity will

Take action on gambling posters, vandalism of public facilities

KUCHING: Authorities are called to take swift action to resolve problems about illegal gambling posters and alarming vandalism of recently upgraded public recreation facilities in Kota Sentosa constituency, Kota Sentosa state assemblyman, Wilfred Yap Sau Sin, who made the call, said many members of the public scold the elected representatives.

RedFM CNY singing competition showcases unity in diversity

KUCHING: Cultural events are more than just initiatives to promote Malaysia’s multicultural unity. Kota Sentosa state assemblyman, Wilfred Yap Sau Sin, praised Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) and RedFM for demonstrating Malaysia’s unity in diversity through a Chinese New Year (CNY) Singing Competition. He emphasised that the initiative went beyond mere

41 community and ethnic leaders reappointed in Repok constituency

SARIKEI: The reappointment of community and ethnic leaders (KMKK) marks a significant milestone in the government’s recognition of grassroots leadership within the state. A total of 41 KMKK in Repok constituency received reappointment certificates on Friday in a KMKK Reappointment Notice Presentation event that took place at the Sarawak Government

Empowering women entrepreneurs with financial support

KUCHING: Sarawak Government has pledged a grant of RM10,000 to Sarawak Bumiputera Entrepreneur Chamber (DUBS) Dewanita as part of efforts to empowering women entrepreneurs in the state. Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, made the announcement while officiating at the opening of the

Kampung Tabuan Melayu recycling centre in pipeline

KUCHING: A RM200,000 Recycling Centre is planned for development in Kampung Tabuan Melayu as part of the Rural Transformation Programme, serving as a community-driven sustainable waste management initiative. Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability and Demak Laut assemblyman, Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni, said the facility should be operational

Sinkhole at SK Satria Jaya fully rectified, safety enhancements completed

KUCHING: Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap conducted an inspection visit to SK Satria Jaya on Saturday (Jan 24) to verify the completion of a RM150,000 Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) project that addressed critical safety concerns at the school. Accompanied by officers from the Public Works Department (PWD), Yap inspected repair

Sungkei Sitok Juh! at  Café Via Mare

KUCHING: The Waterfront Hotel Kuching is set to transform its Café Via Mare into a vibrant Bazaar Ramadan experience with the launch of ‘Sungkei Sitok Juh!’, a specially curated buffet dinner for the upcoming fasting month. Running from Feb 23 to Mar 18, the themed buffet aims to recreate the