Author: Amyly Yong

Promoting ‘Xiang Qi’ as treasured heritage

KUCHING: The Xiang Qi Samarahan District Association organised the 1 versus 100 Xiang Qi talents programme for the first time, featuring Calvin Tay who participated in the game at Boulevard Mall here on Saturday. With support from the Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Ministry, the programme was being held

Mental prowess on display at 1-on-100 ‘Xiang Qi’ match

KUCHING: The atmosphere at Boulevard Shopping Mall here took on the intensity of an epic chess match with 100 opponents yesterday, not with physical strength, but with mental prowess. The sound of Xiang Qi (Chinese chess) pieces clicking on 100 boards echoed simultaneously, creating a thrilling and focused ambiance. At

Workshop sparks student entrepreneurial spirit

KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology conducted an entrepreneurship workshop yesterday to teach STPM students from Kuching and Bau about the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, equipping them with essential knowledge and skills for future ventures. In collaboration with the Sarawak Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) Ministry and YogurtBB, Swinburne aimed to

Colgate unveils first-ever Optic White Purple Serum for radiant smiles

KUCHING: Colgate is redefining its teeth-whitening product with the launch of its first-ever Colgate Optic White Purple Serum, after its last year’s production of Colgate Optic White Purple toothpaste. The launch, which took place on Thursday in Petaling Jaya, indicates that Colgate continues to spread its goal in leading the

New Qard microfinancing to empower Asnafpreneurs

KUCHING: AmBank Islamic has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TEKUN Nasional to introduce the AmBank Islamic Qard Microfinancing initiative, aimed at supporting asnaf (underprivileged) entrepreneurs, known as Asnafpreneurs. TEKUN Nasional, an agency under the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, offers fast and syariah-compliant microfinancing to help entrepreneurs

Be a hero, donate blood and save lives

KUCHING: Donating blood is often seen as a small act with a powerful impact.  It gives people hope, as it can make a significant difference. It saves lives. At Sarawak General Hospital (SGH), an average of 80 pints of blood is required daily. In response to this urgent need, Big

Traditional songkok business thrives amid online shopping boom

KUCHING: Shopping today has never been easier, with the rise of online platforms offering convenience at the click of a button. However, for traditional businesses like songkok (traditional headgear worn by men, primarily in the Malay community) sellers, the value of a physical store remains unmatched. One such business is