Author: Anis Hipni

Fish prices plummet amid bumper catch at Pasar Pendam

SAMARAHAN: As the sun rises over the sleepy village market of Pasar Pendam, 54-year-old Ramlee Saee is already hard at work. He is surrounded by crates of freshly caught fish, silver flashes of terubok and popot gleaming under the morning light. Business is brisk, not just because of the freshness

Swinburne launches blueprint to drive research that matters

KUCHING: Swinburne Sarawak has launched a research blueprint aimed at giving impetus to supporting a future-ready Sarawak. Its Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Lau Hieng Ho, said the Swinburne Sarawak Research Masterplan 2030 aligns closely with the university’s strategic mission as a technology, innovation and entrepreneurship university. He said the masterplan

Road closure for Car-Free Day on May 3

MIRI: Two roads will be fully closed for the forthcoming Miri City Car-Free Day 2025 on May 3. The Miri City Council (MCC), in a notice, said the affected roads are Jalan Marina Utama and Jalan Bandaraya. Road closures will be implemented from 5.30 am until 11.00 am as the

Kota Sentosa street lighting project nears completion

KUCHING: The final phase of a street lighting project by Kota Sentosa assemblyman, Wilfred Yap Yau Sin, is expected to be completed soon. The initiative has already begun to transform night-time safety and confidence in Kota Sentosa. With 93 per cent of the initiative successfully delivered, the project is on

Sim clan recognises academic excellence, re-elects leadership

KUCHING: The Sim Teochew Clan Association Sarawak held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at its premises on Jalan Tengah, here, bringing together members of the Sim clan to reflect on the association’s progress, honour outstanding students, and reaffirm its leadership for the next term. President Sim Moh Khian, who chaired

Promoting reading as key pillar in nation-building

KUCHING: The Jom Baca Bersama 10 Minit programme involves students, educators and local leaders in a synchronised reading initiative aimed at promoting literacy as a cornerstone of leadership development and national progress. In an inspiring morning filled with literature and learning, Kolej Datu Patinggi Abang Haji Abdillah hosted the nationwide

Hydrogen Economy Forum offers CPD points for professionals

KUCHING: Professionals in the energy, engineering and environmental sectors are invited to advance their knowledge and credentials at the Hydrogen Economy Forum (H2EF) 2025. The event will be taking place from 13 to 14 May 2025 at Hilton Kuching here. All attending delegates will be eligible to receive Continuing Professional

Run for a cause this August

KUCHING: PropNex Malaysia Sarawak, in partnership with The Salvation Army Kuching Children’s Care Centre, is excited to announce the upcoming PropNex Home Run 2.0, scheduled for August 3 at Saradise, here. The event will be officiated by Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap. Participants can choose between two run distances: 3KM

Ulu Ai Kanan folk boost livelihoods through sustainable pepper farming

KUCHING: The Ulu Ai Kanan (UAK) communities in Ulu Sungai Menyang landscape are enhancing their livelihoods through sustainable pepper farming and technical skills training. According to the World Wide Fund for Nature Malaysia (WWF-Malaysia), the training was made possible through funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and

FAMA Hari Raya do celebrates unity, entrepreneurship and community spirit

KUCHING: A Hari Raya celebration hosted by the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) received a warm welcome from the public. The event was held at Dewan Seri Mahligai, Jalan Crookshank, here. It was attended by Sarawak Federal Secretary Datuk Ahmad Nazri Mohd Hassan, FAMA director Norsalawaty Abdul Kadir, representatives from