KUCHING: As the holy month settles in, households across the city are navigating a familiar balancing act between rising costs and the deeply rooted culture of generosity that defines this time of year. For Dayang Nurazzah, 54, a marketing executive and mother, the daily question of whether to cook at
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak Convention of Islamic Education and Arabic Language (SCIEDAL) 2026 concluded with a powerful call for Islamic education and Arabic language educators to embrace three core values: being proactive, persuasive and productive. Hossen Marip, Principal Assistant Director of the Islamic Education Sector, Sarawak State Education Department (JPNS),
KUCHING: As Chinese New Year festivities fill homes across Malaysia, a quiet evolution is taking place. From e-angpow transfers to social media greetings, technology has woven itself into this ancient festival. But has digitalisation enhanced the experience, or diluted its meaning? We spoke to three local celebrants – Raymond Sii,
KUCHING: Residents need to maintain public safety awareness and caution during the upcoming Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration. Stakan state assemblyman, Datuk Hamzah Brahim, stated this during the N17 Stakan mandarin oranges handover ceremony in conjunction with CNY 2026 at Dewan Persatuan Masyarakat Jalan Muara Tuang today. “We should be
KUCHING: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) held media appreciation event on Friday night, marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s relationship with the press as it undergoes a major transformation from private to government management. SFC general manager, Abang Arabi Abang Aimran, who took the helm in January 2024, used
KUCHING: HSL Berhad is doubling down on community fitness initiatives this year, launching East Malaysia’s first Ekiden-style relay race alongside its popular annual marathon. The announcement was made today (Feb 13) in a press conference by HSL Realty’s Director, Yu Ji, who has been working with event partner, City Jogger’s
KUCHING: Despite occasional differences of opinion and emotional exchanges in Parliament, federal-state relations remain fundamentally strong, says Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali. Speaking to the media today (Feb 10), the Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) acknowledged that challenges are a natural part of
KUCHING: Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali has called for patience and restraint while the High Court continues deliberations on the Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (PETRONAS) judicial review case. When asked for updates after the ‘Ziarah Kasih’ Programme today (Feb
KUCHING: Multiple organisations from the Pending area joined forces to distribute aid to those in need at a 2026 Year of the Fire Horse Chinese New Year charity event here Sunday (Feb 8). The charity initiative, now in its third year, saw collaboration between several key community groups including the
KUCHING: Taman Sahabat was bathed in new light with the completion of major upgrades to one of the popular parks in the city. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor, Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the comprehensive rewiring and lighting improvements represent the final stage of Taman Sahabat’s transformation, delivering on