Friday, 5 December 2025

Author: Annabell Naja Tommy

SEB promotes environmental awareness among students

LIMBANG: Sarawak Energy and the the District Education Office (PPD) recently held an environmental awareness programme for primary schools here. The event included a recycling competition and an educational talk on electricity generation, environmental concerns, and electrical safety by Sarawak Energy. Held at SJK (C) Yuk Hin, the programme aimed

Miri’s blood donation draws crowd

MIRI: About 63 people donated their blood at a blood donation event in conjunction with World Donor Day, which took place at KPJ Miri Specialist Hospital today (July 3). The event was organised by the Miri Hospital Blood Bank, Miri Red Crescent Society, and KPJ Miri Specialist Hospital. The event

Peers spark basketball interest

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The influence of peers plays a vital role in generating interest in basketball, a sport that is currently not widely played. The organising chairman of the basketball match Gary Yong, playing basketball with friends can make individuals smarter, fitter, and more motivated to participate in various competitions. To

PUSAKA surau committee holds Aidiladha activity

KOTA SAMARAHAN: PUSAKA Surau Committee organised a sacrificial activity in conjunction with the celebration of Hari Raya Aidiladha at the PUSAKA Kota Samarahan Furniture Industry Complex today (1 July). Also present at the ceremony were the general manager of Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (PUSAKA), Datuk Hashim Bojet and chairman

CIPTA best avenue to highlight student innovation

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Final Year Student Inspiration Initiative (CIPTA) is the best platform to display the creativity of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) students in producing innovative works of art. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol said university students can provide new insights

Close ties vital to curb online fraud

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Close cooperation between the state government, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the police is vital to prevent the public from being deceived by online scammers. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS), Datuk Abdullah Saidol said, this matter has been discussed

Fashion designers get digital t-shirt challenge

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Local fashion designers have been encouraged to produce digital t-shirts. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Deputy Vice Chancellor (Student and Alumni Affairs) Professor Dr Al-Khalid Othman said he hopes to see the production of digital t-shirts that will have an impact on the wearer. “I was previously directly involved

Leaders must prioritise harmony and religious tolerance

KUCHING: The current leaders must prioritise safeguarding important values such as racial harmony, religious tolerance, and unity among the people In order for Sarawak to continue to thrive. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Professor Dr Sim Kui Hian said that the current cohort of leaders, under the guidance of Premier Datuk

Calling all cyclists to join Fun Ride this weekend

MUKAH: The Mukah Division Resident Office, together with the 96400 Cycling Team and Mukah Foldies, will be organising a fun ride to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Sarawak Independence at the division level. The event, taking place on this Sunday, June 18, will start at 7.00 am at Dewan Suarah