Saturday, 6 December 2025

Author: Annabell Naja Tommy

From kindergarten teacher to Borneo kaftan entrepreneur

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Duriana Sulah Andi, 47, the youngest of five siblings originally from Sibu, has transformed her life through a venture in the world of fashion.  With seven years of experience, she transitioned from a kindergarten teacher in Kuching to a business owner. Duriana, initially hesitant due to public speaking

Enduring success in handmade bag trade

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Atiqah Ahmad, 32, has been operating a small business in the Asajaya area since 2012, driven by her passion for handicrafts. She initiated her venture with a keychain business and later diversified into crafting handmade bags. “My working hours are flexible. I sew during the day and cut

 Blood bank of SGH collects 23,745 pints

KUCHING: The blood bank of the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) has collected a total of 23,745 pints comprising 15,483 pints from male donors and 8,262 pints from female donors so far this year. According to chairman of Blood Donors Recruitment Services Sub-Committee, John Jong blood donation certificates were presented to

Healthy lifestyle with MyCHAMPION programme

KUCHING: The MyCHAMPION programme, a volunteer services initiative involving various ministries and agencies, aims to encourage a culture of healthy living and environmental preservation. Kuching Divisional Health Officer Dr. Johnny Pangkas emphasised the importance of the MyCHAMPION volunteers. “It is certain that MyChampion volunteers will play an important role in

Exciting matches expected at Dayak Team Badminton Championship

KUCHING: The Dato Paran Cup Dayak Team Badminton Championship is set to take place this Saturday (Nov 25) at the Sibu Indoor Stadium, bringing together 11 teams from various clubs in Kuching, Sibu and Miri. The tournament, organised by Borneo MA Smart Vendor Sdn Bhd in collaboration with the Sarawak

Charting your own path as food delivery rider

KUCHING: Thirty-five-year-old William Bong gets a kick out of delivering food to your doorstep. So the demands of the job, which can be energy-sapping, have had little effect on him for the simple reason that it is a job cut out for him. “I like being a Grabfood rider because

MBKS seeks optimal environment for children

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng wants an optimal living environment for children. He said in keeping to the council’s child-friendly city policy, they were seeking not only to organise children’s activities but also learn about the city’s children’s needs and desires. “We also want

Padawan girl wins Dayung Bidayuh Sarawak 2023 title

KUCHING: Lydia Hyginus, a 24 years old Bidayuh girl from Padawan has emerged as the winner in the first edition of Dayung Bidayuh Sarawak 2023.  She brought back the main prize which is RM 5000 together with a crown, and she will be represent Borneo at Miss Global Asian Borneo

Disabled finds calling in ethnic-motif crocheting

KUCHING: Disabled Asyhafiq Bujang started dabbling in the art of modern knitting or ‘tufting’ after attending a Community Rehabilitation Programme (PDK) in 2014. The 34-year-old who is deaf and mute was encouraged by his teacher to get into the handicraft business. According to his mother, Melati Julin, 58, he initially

Yearly dog permits from next year: MBKS

KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) will shift to a yearly renewal system for dog licences to comply with the annual rabies vaccination protocol.In stating this Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said if people cared about their pets they should have them vaccinated.Under the existing system, everyone, as well