Saturday, 6 December 2025

Author: Annabell Naja Tommy

State to host ministry-level games

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak government has welcomed the federal Youth and Sports Ministry’s (KBS) plan to have the state host the KBS recreational games at the end of this year. Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the issue was brought up during

Collaboration vital for success of football programmes, clubs reminded

MUKAH: Clubs have been urged to maintain strong relationships with each other to ensure the success of football programmes.Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine also stressed the significant role that football referees clubs play in these endeavours.“Besides the organisers of football competitions, referees also hold a vital position. The cooperation between organisers

JSM Night Market boosts local economy in Balingian

BALINGIAN: The launch of the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Night Market (JSM) here is proving to be a significant economic boost for residents.Abdul Yakub Arbi highlighted that over 10 stalls have commenced operations at the Balingian Night Market since Aug 4.“The night market committee has requested support from the Sarawak

Never too young to be an entrepreneur

KOTA SAMARAHAN: She’s only 23 years old but Dayang Nur Shafiqa is already a serious businesswoman. She sells confections and cakes that she personally makes. The Kuchingite was a Culinary Arts student at UiTM Penang in the field of Hotel and Tourism Management from 2018 to 2021. “Now I am

Mayor’s Walk to be held August 20

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council has announced that the popular Kuching Festival activity, Mayor’s Walk, will be held on Aug 20. Mayor Walk 2023 will take place at Jalan Canna Lily Boulevard, Majlis Bandaraya Kuching Selatan, with the flag off slated for 7am. Mayor Walk, a highlight of the annual

Rhythms of Borneo workshop offers artistic tribal experience

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The “Rhythms of Borneo” workshop promises an interesting experience related to music, handicrafts and traditional food of Sarawak’s indigenous tribes. It is also organised by the At Adau group and takes place this weekend and Aug 12 to 13 and is open to all communities. At Adau creative

Film garners avid response from Sarawak audience

KUCHING: The “Meet & Greet” session with the actors and producers of “Sumpahan Jerunei” at Plaza Merdeka yesterday received a positive response from the attending audience. This film, which has been shown in cinemas in Malaysia since July 27, explores the horror and historical aspects of the Melanau people in

Govt increases support for rubber smallholders to address challenges

PUTRAJAYA: The government is committed to providing assistance and support to rubber smallholders. The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities, along with related agencies, has enhanced the proposed increase in the Activation Price Level of the Rubber Production Incentive and other aid for smallholders. Additionally, they have addressed the challenges faced

Opening promos at electrical chain store’s 14th outlet

KUCHING: Siong How Exclusive at La Promenade Mall is offering opening promos worth tens of thousands of Ringgit from Aug 1. Deals include up to 50 per cent off selected items, free installations, discounted bundle add-ons, new model launches, and more. Some highlights include Haier 85-inch TVs for RM6,333, half-priced

Empowering Stakan youth with digital technology

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Providing the Stakan youth with an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) programme empowers their computing knowledge and helps prevent misuse of digital technology in their daily lives. Stakan assemblyman Datuk Hamzah Ibrahim opined that organising a workshop and computer maintenance for 30 Stakan youths can be helpful in