Friday, 5 December 2025

Author: Annabell Naja Tommy

UNESCO evaluators assess Sarawak Delta for Global Geopark status

KUCHING: Sarawak is edging closer to securing its first ever UNESCO Global Geopark status as the Sarawak Delta enters the final and most critical stage of its application. From June 23 to 26, 2025, two internationally renowned evaluators from UNESCO, Jean Simon Pagés of France and Antonio Garcia Jiménez of

Record-breaking 2,300 participants join charity run

KUCHING: The annual charity event Run to Save Lives 5.0, organised by the Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Kuching Branch, achieved a record-breaking milestone this year with more than 2,300 participants, the highest number since the event began five years ago.The flag-off ceremony was officiated on behalf of Deputy Premier and

Mamat ceremony serves as spiritual curtain raiser

KUCHING: Before the vibrant rhythms of the Gawai Dayak 2025 ‘Niti Daun’ Parade filled the streets of the city, a quieter and sacred moment unfolded within the lobby of the Tun Jugah Building here. It was a moment where tradition, reverence and ancestral memory came together in the form of

Foreigners captivated by culture and charm at Gawai Parade

KUCHING: While the Gawai Dayak Parade 2025 was a colourful celebration for Sarawakians, it was also a moment of awe and discovery for visitors from abroad who happened to witness the cultural extravaganza firsthand. Among them was Max Schleser, 45, a lecturer at Swinburne University from Australia, who expressed genuine

Gawai Parade symbolises Sarawak’s unity in diversity

KUCHING: The vibrant streets of Kuching came alive as more than 90 contingents took part in this year’s Gawai Dayak Parade 2025, marking a resplendent showcase of Sarawak’s cultural heritage and community spirit. For Tiniyana Duris, 35, it was a moment of deep pride to don the traditional Iban attire

Bureaucracy Reform strengthens public service delivery

KUCHING: The Malaysian Productivity Corporation (MPC) Sarawak is spearheading a two-day Bureaucracy Reform (RKB) Workshop aimed at driving strategic improvements in public service delivery across the state. The RKB initiative represents a proactive government effort to identify and resolve bureaucratic bottlenecks that often obstruct the efficient provision of public services.

Locally made TVS documentaries showcase culture

KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak (MTCP) has unveiled a special showcase of three locally produced documentaries that delve into the richness of Sarawak’s culture, traditional craftsmanship, and everyday life. These inspiring stories will premiere exclusively on TVS this June. Opening the series is A

UNIMAS students collaborate with villagers on eco-soap project

KUCHING: The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FSSH) of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) is promoting real-world learning and community engagement with its latest outreach initiative called ‘Projek Komuniti IR Prihatin: There is ‘Us’ in Sustainability – From Used Cooking Oil to Eco Soap’. The project, led by 42 final-year

NGO backs proposal to empower retirees in business

MIRI: The Wireless Walk Miri Traders’ Association has expressed strong support for a recent proposal by Sarawak Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat, aimed at empowering retirees to participate more actively in the business sector. The initiative acknowledges the wealth of experience, discipline and

Maal Hijrah Festival from June 20-29

KUCHING: The Maal Hijrah 1447H 2025 celebration, organised by the Sarawak State Mosque Welfare Trust Board (LAKMNS), is set to offer a vibrant and meaningful week-long festival filled with spiritual, recreational and family-friendly programmes from June 20 to June 29. The celebration at Masjid Jamek Negeri Sarawak (also known as