Saturday, 20 December 2025

Author: News Desk

World champion speaker to inspire at Utama Toastmasters’ educational meeting

KUCHING: Luisa Montalvo, the 2024 Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking,  is set to inspire audiences as the keynote speaker at Utama Toastmasters Club’s upcoming educational meeting on Jan 16. The event, which will be held online via Zoom at 7.45 pm, features Montalvo’s keynote address titled ‘The Journey to

Fishermen halt operations over policy; Tiong calls for talks

KUCHING: The authorities have been urged to engage with fishermen promptly after 200 Sarawak Fishing Vessels Association (SFVA) members halted operations for a week to protest against the mandatory Mobile Tracking Units (MTU) installation policy on fishing vessels. Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the

VM2026 campaign gets underway, eyes RM147.1 billion

SEPANG: The Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign was unveiled on Monday, featuring a new logo, mascot, theme song and aircraft livery. With an ambitious target of attracting 35.6 million international visitors and generating RM147.1 billion in tourism receipts, VM2026 sets a transformative course for Malaysia’s tourism industry. The campaign was

St Mary’s School to host grand anniversary dinner

KUCHING: St Mary’s School is celebrating its 177th anniversary with a grand dinner on Saturday, Feb 8, at the Sarawak Chambers, Riverside Majestic Hotel, Kuching. According to the press statement made by the organiser, Old Marian Association (OMA), this special event, themed ‘Night of Love’, which will start from 6.30

Noodle programme offers business opportunities

MUKAH: A noodle-based programme has produced numerous entrepreneurs and suppliers of yellow noodles for markets in Tanjong Manis, Belawai, Rajang, Jerijih and surrounding areas. Given its success, Tanjong Manis MP Yusuf Abdul Wahab called on participants of the Advanced Noodle Product Processing Programme to apply the knowledge gained to generate

AZAM hosts staff induction programme

KUCHING: Angkatan Zaman Mansang (AZAM) Sarawak has taken another step toward achieving its PROGRESS 2025 goals by equipping its staff with improved skills and capabilities through a staff induction programme. This two-day programme here, themed “Join the Movement: Empowering Change through Inspiration, Innovation, and Impact,” seeks to align staff with

Celebrating 25 years of enriching minds

KUCHING: The Sarawak State Library marked its 25th anniversary with the symbolic launch of “I am 25…,” officiated by Chairman of the Sarawak State Library Management Board Datuk Dr Abang Haji Abdul Rauf Abang Haji Zen at the library lobby recently. To further emphasise the library’s dedication to environmental sustainability,

Hope Place stands by amputee

KUCHING: Si Song Chay, 77, a former fruit seller at Kuching’s Waterfront, faces mounting health challenges after losing his wife two years ago. “My father’s health deteriorated significantly after my mother passed away,” said Susan, 37, his only child. “He contracted a bacterial infection last October, which led to further

Meet-the-people sessions to continue, says Batang Sadong MP

SIMUNJAN: The ‘Santai Bersama Pemimpin’ programme is set to become an annual event, aimed at strengthening connections between leaders and the local community while promoting a healthier and more inclusive lifestyle.  Batang Sadong MP Rodiyah Sapiee said the initiative offers an excellent platform for fostering close relationships between leaders and

Leaders must reflect on public opinion

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah has emphasised the importance of public feedback while stressing the need to assess the credibility of surveys gauging public opinion. The Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development said this in response to a recent article on the approval ratings of Dayak ministers and