Monday, 2 February 2026

Author: Annabell Naja Tommy

Template on funds application guidelines, instructions for NGOs

KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development will introduce a template to guide non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and charitable organisations in the state when applying for funds to implement its programmes. Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah emphasised that these organisations must submit their grant applications, outlining their activities, target

Sarawak’s triumph reverberates

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The hosts, Sarawak, clinched the esteemed title of overall champion at the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2024 this past Saturday, edging out the Federal Territories by a single gold medal after enduring what many have hailed as the fiercest battle in the history of the national biennial games.This momentous

Fortune smiles and girl wins the car draw

KUCHING: A local proverb states, “The chicken’s luck can be seen in the leg, the human luck no one knows,” a saying that aptly captures the fortune of a young girl who emerged victorious in a lucky draw during the opening ceremony of SUKMA 2024 on August 17. Samuel Simon,

Parents and coaches counting down

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Excitement is building as Sarawak prepares to host the Malaysia Games (SUKMA).Not only are local athletes eager to compete on home turf, but the wider community is also enthusiastic about the opening event. While Kuching will be the main hub for most sports, the action will spread across

Sarawak hosts inaugural World Tapas Competition

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The World Tapas Competition was organised for the very first time in Sarawak. According to Sarawak Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Sebastian Ting, the one-day event started on today (August 12) with 27 chefs from various ethnic groups. “Five of the best participants

Students join local communities in tourism event

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of 80 participants from 16 universities, polytechnics and community colleges from Sabah and Sarawak are involved in the Impact Digital Community Tourism Programme (IDCT2023) in addition to the participation of selected communities and tourism industry experts. According to the Minister of Higher Education (KPT) Datuk Mustapha

Longhouse folk get briefing on Digital Economy Centre

KANOWIT: A programme to familiarise the Digital Economy Centre (NADI) with the people was held by the Information Department at the Joseph James longhouse in the Kemiding region here. Kemiding Region NADI Manager, Siti Hasyimah Hassan said the the centre is the main one in the district. “The other five

Try Mash and Cone, savoury and sweet

KUCHING: Chubby Sausage and Wholesaler founder Denise Lim Jia Hui came up with the idea in a coffee shop. The 26-year-old said he and his friends were discussing the Kuching Food Fair with his friends. They had a spontaneous thought: ‘Why not make something savoury into ice cream?’ Enter Mash

Brilliant Chef 2.0 and Culinary Demonstration on Sept 8

KUCHING: The business community here is again coming up with a programme in support of the government’s initiative to promote Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). The Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) is teaming up with Persatuan Tukang Masak How Yu Kuching to host an

Who will be Sarawakfm’s star?

KUCHING: Ten finalists will vie for top honours at the inaugural Sarawakfm Chart 10 Awards on July 27 at the P. Ramlee Auditorium, RTM Kuching. Sarawakfm manager Noraini Ibrahim said the awards recognised the most popular songs among listeners based on the radio programme, which airs every Saturday at 10