Saturday, 6 December 2025

Author: Annabell Naja Tommy

GeKo services to expand in health clinics

KOTA SAMARAHAN: GeKo (Community Geriatrics) services will be expanded in health clinics throughout the state to ensure all elderly residents of Sarawak receive fair treatment. The Ministry of Health (KKM) provides services for the elderly in health clinics, and in Sarawak, health clinics implement GeKo services, which are integrated and

Malaysia-China Friendship Park aglow with Mid-Autumn Festival

KUCHING: Colourful and various types of lanterns illuminated the Malaysia-China Friendship Park in conjunction with the Mid-Autumn Festival here yesterday evening. About 600 lanterns and mooncakes were distributed for free to the public at the Malaysia-China Friendship Park around 6.30 pm. A lion dance performance took place, and there was

15 chosen for inaugural Dayung Bidayuh Sarawak competition

KUCHING: Fifteen finalists out of 30 applications statewide have been selected to participate in the inaugural Dayung Bidayuh Sarawak (DBS) competition. Dayung Bidayuh Sarawak Organisation (DBS) chairman and Dayung Bidayuh Sarawak 2023 competition programme director Arnold Grigarick said the finalists were selected after a two-month screening and registration process held at

Lantern Design Competition promotes unity

KUCHING: Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap has officiated at the Lantern Design Competition 2023, which aimed to promote Chinese traditions and culture among the younger generation so that Chinese heritage might be shared with people of other races. The event was held at Farley Mall, Mile 6 today in conjunction

Future brightens with RM500k housing upgrade

SARATOK: The Sarawak government has allocated RM500,000 to refurbish 28 homes in the Kalaka constituency as part of the Sarawak Poor House Improvement Programme (MRP-PPRMS). Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said that this funding ensures residents have better living conditions.  “Through the government support, RM500,000 was set aside for this project

Mythical characters come alive at convention

KUCHING: The Otakyun 2023 Anime, Comics, and Games (ACG) Convention at the Raia Hotel and Convention Centre saw a turnout of about 3,000 cosplayers during the weekend. The convention, set up by the voluntary group Anime Gathering Team, has since become a favourite spot for Anime, Comics, and Games (ACG)

66 motorcycles in Kemas-level Merdeka convoy

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of 66 motorcycles participated in the Community Development Department (Kemas)-level Kembara Madani Merdeka programme this year. Resident of Samarahan Division Mohamad Irwan Bahari Bujang said the convoy which started from Wisma Federukusan travelled approximately 46 kilometres. “Activities such as distribution of 100 Jalur Gemilang, recitation of

Parents, passion, and persistence lead the way

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Success stories emerged from the 97th convocation ceremony of Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak, where graduates attributed their achievements to their passions and unwavering support of parents, mentors and peers. Held at the Jubilee Hall yesterday, Mohamed Yusuf Hassan Roslan, 22, was the star graduate of the day.

Varsity holds convocation for 2,118 graduands

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of 2,118 graduands will receive their scrolls during the 97th convocation ceremony of Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak Branch. UiTM Pro Chancellor Dato’ Prof.  Emeritus Dr. Hassan Said, said, 332 Bachelor’s Degree and Diploma graduates of the Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Policy Studies received their

Sarawakians urged to cherish Independence spirit

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The “Sarawak Maju Makmur” slogan has reminded us of the significance of Sarawak’s independence. Muara Tuang assemblyman, Datuk Idris Buang, highlighted that Sarawak stands out in Malaysia for its harmonious blend of religions, races, cultures, and ethnicities. He noted that every July and August, Sarawakians commemorate the nation’s