KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) launched its 2026 Chinese New Year music video today, marking the third consecutive year of this cultural initiative that has become a cherished tradition for the city. The launch event was officiated by Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng in the presence of Deputy Mayor
KOTA PADAWAN: Tadika KEMAS Taman Sri Permai officially opened its doors on Thursday, with Batu Kitang state assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang officiating the ceremony, capping years of sustained investment in early childhood education and community infrastructure in the locality. The kindergarten represents the latest phase of community development that
KUCHING: Suruhanjaya Koperasi Malaysia (SKM) CEO Noor Afifah made an official visit to Koperasi Belia Inovatif Sarawak Berhad (KOBIS Berhad) at its Green Hub in Astana recently. The visit focused on KOBIS Berhad’s cooperative model and governance framework, which positions the entity as a structured platform for youth entrepreneurship and
KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) is establishing a dedicated Task Force for Padungan Heritage Buildings as part of ongoing efforts to conserve and protect one of the city’s most historically significant districts. Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng announced that the task force will concentrate on conducting technical and
BETONG: Personnel of the Betong District Police Headquarters (IPD) have been urged to maintain integrity, professionalism and avoid any form of drug abuse and corruption. Betong District Police Chief, Deputy Superintendent (DSP) Wan Mohamad Ali Wan Malek said the continuous commitment of his personnel is highly demanded to remain free
The frogs are still croaking when the first cars arrive on the first Monday of the new school year. It’s 6am, and the roads near SMK Penrissen No. 1 are barely awake. A light drizzle falls through darkness that hasn’t yet surrendered to dawn. Crickets are ringing in the pre-morning
KUCHING: Hope Place Kuching has extended aid to a woman and her family as they struggle with financial difficulties. In a statement by Hope Place on Monday (Jan 12), the non-governmental organisation visited Plamina Jantong, 27, after her case was referred by the Social Welfare Department. The mother of three
KUCHING: Sarawak Consumer Association (PPS) has uncovered a sophisticated fraud scheme involving the unauthorised use of a legitimate vehicle dealership’s corporate identity to deceive unsuspecting car buyers through online platforms. Ben Lee Automobile Sdn Bhd has lodged an official complaint on January 8 with PPS after discovering that fraudsters have
KUCHING: The Malaysia Co-operative Societies Commission of Malaysia (SKM) has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering community-based health cooperatives following a working visit by its Chief Executive Officer, Noor Afifah Abdul Razak, to Koperasi Mamacare Sarawak Bhd on Thursday. The visit, conducted at the Meditel Complex and Serapi Verdure Hotel adjacent
AS Visit Malaysia 2026 approaches, voices from various sectors are weighing in on how Sarawak can maximise this opportunity. Freelance tour guide, 61-year-old Bob Zakaria brings a unique perspective shaped by decades of hosting international guests and understanding what travellers truly seek, having first joined the industry since 1989. In
