Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Author: News Desk

Pesta Gedong second edition on 25-27 July

GEDONG: The second edition of Pesta Gedong is scheduled to be held from July 25 to 27. According to Gedong District Officer, Tamida Da’adi, the festival is expected to be officiated by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “The second edition of Pesta Gedong aims to establish

Agricultural road projects improve rural connectivity

LUNDU: Two agricultural road projects in Kampung Stenggang, Bau, and Kampung Jantan, Lundu, are set to improve rural connectivity under the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA) initiative. Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang officially handed over the project sites yesterday, marking a step forward in enhancing access to agricultural areas. In

Fattah looks forward to spending time with daughter

ACTOR Fattah Amin, 35, is delighted to spend time with his daughter, Nur Fatima Aisya, 5, and they talked about many things during their meeting on Monday.. Previously, Fattah expressed his disappointment when he was unable to meet Fatima because his beloved daughter was reported to be in poor health.

Anna Jobling advises fans to be kind

POPULAR actress Anna Jobling, 25, always reminds her fan club Anna Jobling FC not to ‘look for trouble’ with any fan clubs or ‘poke’ other artistes. The 24-year-old said it was important for her to offer a gentle reminder and warning, even if certain parties were attempting to incite conflict

Open houses remain a cherished tradition

By Dayang Milliana KUCHING: As Hari Raya Aidilfitri approaches, many are preparing to host and attend open houses, keeping the tradition alive. Open houses are a time for families, friends, and communities to come together, strengthening bonds over food and shared festivities. For some, it remains a cherished annual tradition,

Contradictory Leadership

By Esther Law & Argenis Angulo Dear reader, Last week, we touched on an intriguing subject in our column: “Contradictory Leadership,” co-authored by my esteemed partner, Argenis Angulo. In this piece, we delved into the multifaceted nature of leadership, dissecting its many contradictions. We underscored that modern leadership theories are

WAK Festival to celebrate roots; Karim invites ideas

BY JASNITA AHMADKUCHING: The highly anticipated What About Kuching (WAK) Festival will again include venues outside the state capital this year. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah got the ball rolling with a call for proposals here Tuesday. “This year, the WAK Festival

Big push to enhance English literacy and STEM learning

KUCHING: Sarawak is making a big move to strengthen English literacy and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning with the organisation of the inaugural Sarawak English Literary Conference (SELC) 2025. The landmark event will bring together educators, policymakers, linguists, literacy advocates from across the region and beyond to discuss

Sewage project on track despite delays

KUCHING: Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) mayor Datuk Hilmy Othman assured the public that the sewage project around Kampung Gita, here is progressing well despite minor technical delays. He acknowledged Tupong assemblyman Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman’s role in securing additional funding for the project, initially scheduled for completion on Dec 31,

New Zealand remains top choice for Malaysian students

KUCHING: New Zealand remains the preferred destination for Malaysian students, especially those on scholarship programmes, says High Commissioner of New Zealand to Malaysia, Michael Walsh. According to Walsh, many students who study in New Zealand return home with the expertise they have gained, making significant contributions to the country’s development