KUCHING: Sarawak has earned the grim distinction of recording Malaysia’s highest rate of illicit cigarette consumption, with nearly eight out of every 10 cigarettes smoked in the state being illegal. According to the latest Illicit Cigarette Study (ICS) by NielsenIQ, illegal cigarettes account for 78.8 per cent of total tobacco
KUCHING: The adrenaline-fuelled urban sports festival CANROLL 2.0 is set to return to Kuching Waterfront Central from April 8 to 12, promising an even bigger experience. The five-day festival will gather athletes, enthusiasts and spectators through high-energy competitions, performances and workshops celebrating the vibrant culture of urban sports and lifestyle.
TAIPING, Perak: The third Raintown Film Festival (RFF) will return this September in Taiping, Perak, bringing together film enthusiasts while opening submissions for the Raintown Short Film Competition 2026. Founded in 2024 by Malaysian filmmaker, Jacky Yeap, the annual festival celebrates Malaysian cinema through film screenings, workshops, talks, outdoor screenings
KUCHING: Wawasan Open University (WOU) and FAME International College have signed a deal to widen postgraduate study access in Sarawak. WOU’s Chief Commercial Officer, Justin Chong, and FAME International College’s Chief Executive Officer, David Chew, signed the agreement at FAME International College here on Friday. Under the collaboration, FAME International
KUCHING: The Sarawak Government will credit this year’s Sarawak Basic Necessities Contribution (SKAS) to eligible recipients ahead of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, helping households prepare for the festive season. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the aid is being distributed during Ramadan so that recipients can receive
PETALING JAYA: The RM17.77-million Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) complex project in Bintulu which was previously classified as a sick project, has resumed after a retendering exercise. According to a news report by FMT, Deputy Communications Minister, Teo Nie Ching, said the project was awarded to Laras Jaya Construction Sdn Bhd
KUCHING: The Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) Sarawak is strengthening the state’s readiness to develop a carbon market ecosystem through a Carbon Market and Registry Readiness Programme held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). The two-day programme, held from March 2 to 3, brought together about 45 participants,
KUCHING: Thousands of schoolchildren in the Kuching district received a timely boost ahead of Hari Raya this week, as the Sarawak State Mosque Welfare Trust Board (LAKMNS) wrapped up its annual Ramadan Charity Contribution Programme, which ran from 2 to 5 March. A total of 2,179 pupils from 16 schools
KUCHING: A total of 11,900 uniformed personnel and enforcement officers in Sarawak will receive the 2026 Raya Contribution Food Pack, in recognition of their dedication while on duty during the festive season. Organised by the Sarawak Government, the programme honours security and enforcement personnel who continue to safeguard the state’s
KUCHING: Sarawak’s ongoing bridge and road projects are making it easier for residents to return home for festive celebrations, while also strengthening the state’s transportation network. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said citizens no longer need to worry about congestion when taking ferries, thanks to improved