Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Author: News Desk

Celebrating our heroes without capes

BY LILIANA SHERYN KUCHING: Fathers play multifaceted roles in their children’s lives. They are mentors, providers, caregivers and friends. Their unconditional love and unwavering support help shape the future of their children and leave an indelible mark on their hearts. From teaching life lessons and imparting wisdom to creating cherished

MBKS celebrates in-house Gawai Dayak

KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) organised a Gawai Dayak celebration for its employees at the MBKS lobby on Friday. According to a statement, the event was attended by mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng and acting city secretary Zainab Marzali. Wee said that this was the council’s first celebration

Nine Gawai events for Semop constituency

DARO: Semop constituency is set to host a series of nine Gawai Festival celebrations, bringing together nearly 50 longhouses. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department, Datuk Abdullah Saidol, who is also the Semop assemblyman, announced that these festivities aim to foster unity among the Iban community. According to him,

Bridge and roads under construction to complete network

SRI AMAN: The Batang Lupar 2 bridge project is expected to be ready in April 2025 as part of plans to complete the Second Trunk Road and the Coastal Road network in Sarawak. According to Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development (Infrastructure Development), Aidel Lariwoo, several road construction packages

Mukah plays host to Kembara convoy

BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI  MUKAH: A convoy making its way from Lawas to Kuching made a pit stop here, marking the first time the town played host to a delegation of such nature. Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine expressed pride in hosting members of the Kembara Convoy which hit the road

Issues faced by rural district offices to be considered

TELANG USAN: The Sarawak government continues to be committed in ensuring that district office facilities in rural areas are on a par with those in the urban localities. State Secretary, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki said he fully understands the situation concerning the lack of facilities faced by the

Include Sarawak Independence Day in history textbooks

BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI MUKAH: July 22 is Sarawak Independence Day, a day that should be remembered by all and be placed in the school history textbooks for Sarawakians and Malaysians to learn. Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Welbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said that the date

Sheila Majid to jazz up Sabah on Aug 12

KUCHING: Malaysia’s legendary Queen of Jazz Datuk Sheila Majid will be performing live at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, on August 12 this year. The event organisers Firm Horizon Sdn Bhd and AL Activators Sdn Bhd said the ‘Sheila Majid Big Band Live in Kota

Federation committed to promoting women’s leadership

KUCHING: The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) is committed to promoting women’s leadership, enhancing skills development, advocating for social protection, addressing retirement support issues, and supporting refugees’ access to work opportunities. According to its vice president Syukri Sudari, the federation’s recent efforts in organising the National Summit on Women were aimed

Siong How Exclusive to open at La Promenade Mall this July

KUCHING: A high-end Siong How Exclusive, the first for the brand, will be opening at La Promenade Mall in July this year. Hock Seng Lee (HSL) executive director Tony Yu said it will be the homegrown electrical and homewares franchise’s 14th outlet statewide and the beginning of its new ‘Siong How