Author: Ammar Mirza

Thousands gather at Padang Merdeka for ‘Juh Berambeh Sungkei’

KUCHING: Thousands of visitors descended upon Padang Merdeka in Kuching on Saturday evening (March 14) for the fourth consecutive edition of ‘Juh Berambeh Sungkei @ Kuching 2026’. The event was officiated by Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. Speaking at the event,

Hope Place delivers Aidilfitri essentials to over 600 beneficiaries

KUCHING: For many families here, the smell of ketupat and the sound of takbir signal not only celebration but anxiety. How do you dress your children for open houses when you can barely afford groceries? How do you feel joyful when the weight of financial hardship never quite lifts, even

TBS hosts Ramadan iftar, supports needy

KUCHING: Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) hosted its Premier Iftar Gathering on Sunday (Mar 8) as part of the Kasih Ramadan Programme, in a heartfelt celebration honouring underprivileged recipients during the blessed month of Ramadan. At the event, TBS General Manager Datuk Abang Mohd Shibli Abang Mohd Nailie officially presented financial

Ma Hung Foodstuff brings festive cheer to Tabuan Dani villagers

KUCHING: Ma Hung Foodstuff Sdn Bhd demonstrated its ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) by organising its second annual Ramadan food aid programme at Surau Darul Hassanah, Kampung Tabuan Dani, here on Friday (March 6). Led by the company’s director, Datuk Tay Yung Hock, and his wife, Datin Grace

Tighter security demanded as scams reach ‘daylight robbery’ levels

KUCHING: A retired Kuching teacher lost approximately RM47,000 after scammers, posing as a cleaning service on Facebook, tricked her into surrendering remote access to her phone. The fraudsters drained her savings, cash advances and e-wallet balances across several financial platforms during a two-hour call – all without her knowledge. SUPP

Riders struggle through Ramadan peak hours

KUCHING: Kuching’s food delivery riders endure 13-hour fasts, scorching humidity, and the cruel irony of ferrying different kind of meals while their own stomachs growl. By 4.30 pm, the streets here are gridlocked. The queue outside the Ramadan bazaars stretches half a block. Inside the food delivery apps, order notifications

DBKU fosters unity through Ramadan distribution

KUCHING: Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) once again demonstrated its commitment to fostering community togetherness by organising the Kejiranan Mesra (KJM) DBKU Bubur Pedas Distribution Programme at Tebingan Sungai BGS, Kampung Sourabaya Ulu, today(Mar 1). The programme, which targeted the community under KJM N4 Pantai Damai, was officiated by the

Free helmets and porridge in Ramadan road safety initiative

KUCHING: A total of 100 helmets and 1,000 portions of bubur lambuk were presented to members of the public at a community welfare programme held on Saturday evening (Feb 28) in conjunction with the Ramadan fasting month. Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, led the

MBKS brings Ramadan cheer to 198 recipients

KUCHING:The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) gathered communities across 15 villages under one roof recently as part of Program Iftar Kasih Ramadan MBKS 2026 The programme, which was officiated by MBKS Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng at MBKS community hall last night, reaffirms the council’s pledge to leave no resident

Teamwork with council gets the job done

KUCHING: Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau Sin has highlighted the significant development milestones achieved in the constituency. He credited the close collaboration between his office and Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) as the driving force behind the progress through Rural Transformation Project (RTP). Yap spoke to reporters after officiating at