Saturday, 6 December 2025

Author: Annabell Naja Tommy

Simunjan Festival 2025 expected to draw over 100,000

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Simunjan Festival 2025 will take place on Oct 2-5 in Simunjan, with a host of exciting events on the cards. More than 100,000 visitors are expected at the festival, now in its fifth edition, which will feature over 20 major activities, including the Simunjan Regatta, a bikers’

ArtPop 2025 reflects Sarawak’s transformation

KUCHING: The launch of ArtPop 2025 is being hailed as a significant step in promoting Sarawak as a progressive and inclusive state through creativity, culture and community engagement. Officiating the opening at the Concourse Area, Tropics City yesterday, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Professor Dr Sim Kui Hian described ArtPop as

The values dads taught us

AS Father’s Day approaches, many take a moment to reflect on the quiet strength and wisdom inherited from their fathers. For some, a father’s advice and example serve as a daily reminder of discipline and life values. For others, those principles have guided their careers and shaped their direction in

MBKS celebrates Environmental Day with sustainability, community focus

KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) is hosting its annual Environmental Day celebration today, with a renewed message of sustainability and unity under the theme ‘Trust the Hope’. The event, which is running from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Dewan Masyarakat MBKS, was officiated by Deputy Premier Datuk

Malaysia hosts SEA librarians at CONSAL XIX, June 16-19

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of National Unity has announced that Malaysia will host the 19th Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians (CONSAL XIX) from June 16 to 19 at the World Trade Centre (WTC), Kuala Lumpur. It will be officiated by the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. This edition of CONSAL

UiTM enhancing strategic ties with industry partners

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) is reinforcing its role in higher education by enhancing strategic collaborations with industry partners to better prepare its graduates for the demands of the global workforce. According to its Pro-Chancellor Tan Sri Datuk Seri Zarinah Anwar these efforts align with the MADANI Economic Framework,

Shave for a cause

MIRI: Members of the public still have time to support children with cancer in Sarawak by registering for GoBald 2025, the Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society’s (SCCS) annual awareness and fundraising campaign. Now in its 17th year, GoBald has become Sarawak’s largest and longest-running head-shaving charity event. More than a symbolic

St Joseph’s International School celebrates first AUSMAT cohort success

KUCHING: St Joseph’s International School Kuching proudly celebrates the success of its first Western Australian Matriculation Programme (AUSMAT) cohort. As East Malaysia’s sole AUSMAT provider, this marks a major milestone. Timothy Liu Ka Xuan ranked in the top 10 per cent globally, with Soo Jung Ning in the top 14

Students reminded to be health-conscious

MIRI: A health talk aimed at promoting mental and physical well-being among students was held at Pei Min Secondary School here recently. The initiative reflects the school’s ongoing commitment to student well-being through a blend of modern and traditional health practices. The session was led by Dr Uma Devi A/P

Genstar Learning Centre soft launches to support inclusive child development

KUCHING: The recent launch of Genstar Learning Centre here marked a new chapter in inclusive education. The centre, designed to support children aged 3 to 12 with diverse learning needs, aims to provide a nurturing and understanding environment for holistic development. Officiated by Dr Angie Garet, president of the Sarawak