Saturday, 6 December 2025

Author: Annabell Naja Tommy

Run to support cerebral palsy, autism

MIRI: SOP Foundation has announced the launch of the Healthy Strides Run 2025, set to take place on April 27 at Marina ParkCity, here. In a significant commitment to the cause, the foundation will match every ringgit raised from public registration fees, with all proceeds directed to Healthy Strides Malaysia.

Mayor visits frontliners to extend festive goodwill

KUCHING: In the spirit of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Mayor of Kuching South City Council, Datuk Wee Hong Seng, paid an appreciation visit to Tanah Puteh Health Clinic and Bintawa Police Station to extend festive goodwill and acknowledge the dedication of frontline personnel serving the community. Accompanied by political secretary to

RM20,000 allocated to support UiTM Sarawak’s food bank

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has allocated RM20,000 to UiTM Sarawak to support its Food Bank and Dapur HEP (Student Affairs) initiative, aimed at assisting underprivileged students. Chief political secretary Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said the grant reflects the state government’s commitment to student

Sarawak Energy ensures stable power supply during Hari Raya

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy Bhd is stepping up efforts to ensure a stable and uninterrupted electricity supply across the state during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. Its operations and retail subsidiary, Syarikat SESCO Bhd (SESCO), is closely monitoring the power system and implementing contingency measures to address any potential disruption. SESCO’s

First state art gallery on the horizon

KUCHING: Sarawak is set to establish its first state art gallery under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) to showcase creative works from across the state. The gallery will be housed in the historic old Kuching Resident Office at Jalan Barrack, which the government plans to repurpose into a cultural landmark.

Trienekens schedules earlier rubbish collection for Raya

KUCHING: Rubbish collection will be done earlier in selected areas under three local councils ahead of the Hari Raya celebration. These areas will be serviced two days earlier on March 29 (Saturday) by waste management service company Trienekens (Sarawak) Sdn. Bhd. There will be no collection in these areas on

‘Rioh Raya’ blends old with new in festive spirit

KUCHING: ‘Rioh Raya’ a music video collaboration between young and veteran local artistes saw its exclusive screening at the ‘Sekoh Raya: Tang Raya Jak Siya’ pop-up event here on Sunday. Involving artistes Arabyrd, Ila Damiaa and Safar Ghafar, the song blends the old with the new in celebration of culture

Plaza Merdeka rolls out festive specials with Kamboh Raya

KUCHING: The annual Kamboh Raya is back at Plaza Merdeka, featuring over 30 stalls offering an array of festive attire and traditional delicacies to complete preparations ahead of Hari Raya. But it offers more than the excitement of shopping as it also focuses on fostering kindness and community welfare. The

Bridging cultures through ‘congkak’ and ‘batu seremban’ in China

KUCHING: A journey of discovery and friendship awaits as International Recreation, Knowledge and Adventure Nine (REKA9TH) prepares to embark on its inaugural student exchange programme. Organised by Kolej Kediaman Tun Syed Zahiruddin, Universiti Malaya, this promising initiative will bring together 28 university students from Universiti Malaya and around 20 participants

JaPen promotes Chatbot AIFA for news verification

TATAU: The Tatau District Information Department (JaPen) promoted the Chatbot AIFA during the ‘Sembang Santai’ Programme with the MADANI Community of Sungai Gemuan at Happy Cafe, Tatau Old Bazaar, on Friday. Tatau District Information Officer, Donny Minggu Ling, emphasised the importance of being aware and not blindly believing any viral