KUCHING: In the spirit of Chinese New Year, Saberkas Batu Lintang, in collaboration with the staff and management of Sarawak General Hospital, held a special event yesterday (Jan 25). The programme aimed to spread festive cheer by distributing mandarin oranges and ang pow (red packets) to patients at the hospital.
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) financial aid touched the hearts of many rural residents today, including a recipient who shared his feelings of joy and surprise upon receiving the aid. “I feel happy and surprised when I found out about this aid,” said Saji Pawi, a farmer from
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Rahmah Basic Assistance (SARA) programme launched in Sarawak on Jan 15 is expected to benefit over 101,000 eligible recipients. According to Leonard Wilfred Yussin, finance officer of the Federation of Malaysian Municipalities Sarawak, this number is expected to continue rising in the near future. “Since the programmes
LUNDU: The three-day Azam Young Souls (AYS) Capacity Building Programme 2025 featured a series of interactive workshops, team-building activities and leadership exercises. These were designed to enhance participants’ communication, teamwork, and decision-making capabilities. According to Azam Sarawak CEO Ali Suhaili, the programme held from Jan 16-19 also emphasised strategic thrusts
KUCHING: Sarawak’s cultural identity should be emphasised in infrastructure development, including the proposed new international airport here. The call comes from Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industries and Performing Arts, Datuk Snowdan Lawan, who highlighted the importance of incorporating cultural elements to reflect the state’s uniqueness. “I see destinations like
KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak, in partnership with the Bidayuh Graduates Association (BGA), successfully hosted a transformative community outreach programme at Kampung Batu Bedang and Silabur Cave, fostering meaningful connections between its postgraduate students and the local community. Themed “Nyak Boh Taruh (3) Bees, Bigumpul Bisamah Bisindi Ngan BGA”
LUNDU: Angkatan Zaman Mansang (AZAM) Sarawak is honoured to host the AYS 2025 Capacity Building Programme for newly appointed youth committees for the 2024-2026 term. Running from January 17 to 19, 2025, the program underscores AZAM Sarawak’s unwavering commitment to empowering young leaders and driving meaningful change within society. This
KUCHING: The Malaysian Red Crescent SJK Chung Hua No. 5 Kuching organised a community service event at the Heart Specialist Hospital Kota Samarahan and the Children’s Wards of Sarawak General Hospital on Jan 10 and 11 to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year. Vun Huey Ni, the senior assistant for
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) took a strategic step yesterday (Jan 14) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Pepper Community (IPC). The agreement aims to strengthen collaboration in research, development, and the promotion of business knowledge within the pepper industry. Unimas Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Early childhood education organised by the Community Development Department (KEMAS) has been internationally recognised with the 2024 Most Trusted Brand Gold Award by READER’S DIGEST in the Consumer Choice Preschool Learning Centre category in Malaysia. The study evaluated aspects such as quality, innovation, social responsibility, reliability, credibility, and
