Tuesday, 9 December 2025

Author: Dayang Milliana

From humble start to state recognition

KUCHING: In the heart of ICOM Square, the aroma of slow-cooked lamb, rich spices and freshly baked Yemeni bread lingers in the air – a scent that carries stories of family, migration, resilience and dreams realised.  This is not just a restaurant. This is Al-Yemen, a labour of love built

From scratch to sweet success

KUCHING: What began as a hobby turned into a full-fledged business venture for Siti Zahrah Zamshary, 33, the founder of Bring Me the Dessert and her friend, Fatin Amirah Abdul Rahman, 31, founder of Fa’vlova. Located in Bandar Baru Samariang, strategically next to a coffee shope and along a popular

PMDIUC nurtures future Mutawwif via specialised diploma programme

KUCHING: As interest in religious tourism continues to rise, the Professional Mutawwif Development International University College (PMDIUC) is addressing the growing demand by offering a specialised diploma programme in Mutawwif management. The programme is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to become professional Mutawwif (guides who

RUSH initiative empowers youth through city runs

KUCHING: A running initiative is gaining momentum among youth in the city, offering more than just a way to stay fit. For many, it’s not just about the running but about feeling connected, supported, and attaining a renewed sense of purpose. Run Until Something Happens (RUSH), a youth-led running group

Sarawak Chinese Muslim Cultural Centre to be built

KUCHING: Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, has voiced strong support for the proposed establishment of the Sarawak Chinese Muslim Cultural Centre, describing it as a timely initiative that champions harmony, heritage and inclusivity. The proposal tabled by Persatuan Kebajikan Tiong Hua Islam Sarawak (PERKTHIS), was presented during a

Restoring one-third Sarawak, Sabah seats a constitutional obligation

KUCHING: Negotiations to restore one-third Parliamentary seats to Sarawak and Sabah is only a matter of formality. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Vice-President, Datuk Ibrahim Baki, said this is because the claim by the two regions is already a constitutional safeguard provided through Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and Inter-Government Committee

Satok set for Waterfront expansion, croc-safety projects

KUCHING: The Satok constituency will see a slew of new major and minor projects being carried out, said Datuk Ibrahim Baki. The Satok assemblyman revealed that the waterfront expansion project from Kampung Bintangor to Kampung Kudei Lama has been approved. He said works are expected to commence by year-end with

Young Kuching creatives redefine expression

KUCHING: There are moments when words fall short, when feelings run too deep for language to hold, and that’s when colours, sounds, and shapes rise to speak.  Some stories are too raw for paper, so they spill onto concrete walls in bursts of colour, or light up digital canvases that

World Art Day pays tribute to every form of art

FROM the strokes of a paintbrush to the rhythm of a dance, art has the power to challenge norms, inspire movements and ignite change. Art speaks the unspoken, amplifies silent voices and pictures a reimagined world. Hence World Art Day, celebrated annually on April 15, is more than a date

Football meets Baju Melayu: A Special Aidilfitri Celebration

KUCHING: It was not your typical football morning at Axis Kids Academy. With a blend of tradition and sports, young footballers took to the field wearing Baju Melayu and Baju Kurung, paired with football boots as part of the academy’s first-ever Majlis Ramah Tamah Aidilfitri celebration. The event brought together