Author: Anis Hipni

Never too late to be computer literate

KAPIT: A wave of enthusiasm filled the room as senior citizens experienced typing on a computer for the very first time on Sunday. Thanks to a collaborative special session by the National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI) Kapit and the Nanga Semulong MADANI Community (KM), senior citizens have the opportunity to

Visitors share excitement at Home Living Expo

KUCHING: A buzz of excitement and inspiration filled the halls of the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) on Thursday (April  17), as crowds gathered for the Home Living Expo 2025, a showcase of modern living, interior design innovation, and home improvement solutions under one roof. Drawing homeowners, design enthusiasts, and

New public bus route connects Saujana to Malihah

KUCHING: A new public bus route connecting Saujana and Malihah here officially began service on Tuesday (April 15), marking the continued expansion of the BAS.MY Kuching network under the federal government’s Stage Bus Service Transformation (SBST) programme. Sarawak Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (LPKP) Chairman, Michael Kong Feng Nian, and Director,

Hospital seeks help to locate patient’s relatives

KUCHING: Sentosa Hospital here is appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the next of kin of a 71-year-old patient who has been under their care since Jan 13 this year. The patient, identified as Teoh Kim Beng @ Ali bin Abdullah, is currently warded in Male Ward 1.

Mayor happy with swift road repair works

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council Mayor, Datuk Wee Hong Seng, inspected ongoing repair works at Jalan Perimat today, following a burst water pipe that occurred several days ago. The incident had created a large hole along the road, resulting in severe traffic congestion in the area. It prompted swift action

Gold prices vary across Kuching as jewellers adopt diverse pricing strategies

KUCHING: A recent check at several goldsmiths across Kuching reveals notable differences in pricing and strategies used to set the daily value of gold. Jewellers adopt various methods ranging from internal tracking to association guidelines and global market trends. At Kedai Emas Sarawak, staff member Yiezi Anati Yusri shared that

Help locate kin of hospitalised man

SIBU: Sibu Hospital is urgently seeking assistance from the public to locate the family members or next-of-kin of a male patient who has been hospitalised since February 1 this year. The patient has been identified as 46-year-old Yong Yuk Lung, with a last known address at No. 4C, Lorong 4

Kuching Toastmasters pick speakers for Bandung event

KUCHING: Winners from all three language categories—Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin and English — will represent Division D (Kuching) at the Toastmasters International District 87 Speech Contests, in Bandung, Indonesia, from May 16-18. They booked their berths at the just concluded Empowering Voices 2025 event organised by 13 Toastmasters Clubs under Division

Tazen Services proves timeless value of genuine customer care

KUCHING: Tucked away on the ground floor of Wisma Hopoh, a modest printing shop named Tazen Services has quietly become a familiar name among locals seeking reliable and personalised printing. Behind the counter is soft-spoken and friendly Patrick Lau Kee Yong, 60, who has spent the past two decades building

Bridgerton-inspired string quartet recital this May

KUCHING: Fans of the hit Netflix series Bridgerton are in for a treat with a string quartet recital inspired by the show’s captivating soundtracks. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May, 24, at 8 pm at the Chemsain Auditorium, 172 Jalan Rock, Min Chu Garden, here. Doors will open at