Friday, 30 January 2026

Author: Annabell Naja Tommy

AZAM holds beach clean-up to support environmental conservation

KUCHING: AZAM Sarawak held the “Anak Pantey” programme at Pantai Pasir Pandak near here recently, engaging 103 participants, including local residents, youth volunteers, and various agencies, in a community-led beach cleanup to support environmental conservation. Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, who officiated at the

Savour the taste of tradition

KUCHING: The WAK Festival 2024 kicked off yesterday (Oct 25) at The Borneo Hotel with “The Art of Food,” a three-day culinary celebration showcasing Borneo’s rich food culture. This event, a collaboration between The Borneo Hotel, CHASS, and UCCN Kuching City of Gastronomy, highlights the region’s diverse culinary traditions, indigenous

Mall’s kolam adds festive touch to Deepavali

KUCHING: This year, AEON Mall Kuching has embraced the theme “Pragmatic Deepavali,” emphasising the festival’s message of renewal and self-improvement. Deepavali is a time for strengthening relationships, showing generosity, and embracing positivity. The festival’s core principles of light overcoming darkness, renewal, and communal harmony resonate deeply, encouraging everyone to incorporate

Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad inks MoU with MAXIS at IDECS24

BINTULU: Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MAXIS during the Sarawak International Digital Economy Conference (IDECS24). BPHB was represented by chief executive officer Ruslan Abdul Ghani and BPHB group information technology general manager Ramzi Shafiee. Meanwhile, MAXIS was represented by the head of

Annual Otakyun! 2024 celebrates anime, cosplay and Japanese pop culture

KUCHING: The annual Otakyun! 2024 will be held from Oct 26 to 27 at the Grand Riverine Ballroom here, featuring a range of programmes celebrating anime, cosplay, and Japanese pop culture. Attendees of Otakyun! 2024 can enjoy a Cosplay gathering, participate in competitions like the Sweet Cos-Parade for cash prizes,

Attractive programmes for book enthusiasts at SBAF 2024

MIRI: The Sarawak Book Fair & Authors Festival 2024 (SBAF) will take place at Bintang Megamall in Miri from October 24 to 27, with the theme “Information Technology in Writing.” The event will bring together book lovers, writers, and publishers from Malaysia and nearby countries like Indonesia and Brunei. SBAF

Come and donate blood to save lives

KUCHING: A Blood Donation Campaign and Free Health Screening will be jointly organised by the Jawatankuasa Kemajuan Dan Keselamatan Kampung (JKKK) Kawasan Simpang Tiga Kenyalang and Malaysian Red Crescent Stampin on this Sunday (Oct 13).  It will be held at Vivacity Megamall East Atrium from 10 am until 2 pm. This

Wellness centre promotes healthy lifestyle

KUCHING: Meditel Mall has set up a Community Wellness Centre on the seventh floor of its car park at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH). According to general manager of Meditel Mall Jetson Hoo, the initiative is to promote a healthy lifestyle especially among the hospital staff by undertaking after-work physical activities.

Fit Malaysia event attracts 1,500 participants

KUCHING: A total of 1,500 people participated in the Sarawak-level Fit Malaysia 2024 programme and ‘Walk for Fitness’ programme in conjunction with Kuching Car Free Morning. Among the programmes held was Jalan Untuk Sihat (JUST) or Fitness Walk, which also attracted the participation of more than 600 people as well

All out to perform great jazz music

KUCHING: Jazz artistes are thrilled to perform at the 2024 Kuching Jazz Festival here. The second night of the festival tonight (Oct 5) will feature performances by newly formed group Aruel & The Fasola, Atilia Haron, Improviser, Fazz, and Sang Timur, with the event taking place on the banks of