KUCHING: SACOFA Sdn Bhd has contributed RM2.93 million in business zakat to Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) for the financial year 2025, reflecting the company’s commitment to corporate social responsibility and community welfare. The zakat was presented by the Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications, who is also SACOFA Chairman, Datuk Seri
KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi attended an Iftar event with heads of departments and agencies at the Dewan Santapan, Surau Astana Sarawak, here on Wednesday (Mar 18). They were welcomed by State Secretary
KUCHING: The Association of Churches in Sarawak (ACS) has extended Hari Raya Aidilfitri greetings to Muslims across the state and the country, emphasising the importance of unity, mutual respect and shared celebration among diverse communities. Its chairman Right Reverend Datuk Danald Jute said the “Christian community conveys its heartfelt wishes
SIMUNJAN: A tree-planting programme involving 35 students from Gifu High School, Japan, was held at the Sabal Forest Reserve, marking growing international collaboration in support of Sarawak’s environmental conservation efforts under the ‘Greening Sarawak’ Campaign. The programme brought together about 60 participants, including students from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) and
BY ASYRAF HALIM KUCHING: Mulu National Park is once again set to capture global attention as it becomes the venue for the prestigious extreme sports event, the Mulu Eco-Challenge 2026, which will take place on March 29, offering a total prize pool of RM10,000. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and
SPAOH: A total of 86 registered supermarkets and retailers across Betong Division have been mobilised to facilitate the distribution of aid under the Sarawak Basic Needs Assistance (SKAS) programme, ensuring recipients can conveniently access essential goods. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the initiative covers key areas, including
BY DEZIREEN GALOH KUCHING: The MATTA Fair is set to return in nine days, offering a wide range of affordable domestic and international travel packages from licensed tour operators. The fair is scheduled to take place at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) on March 28 and 29, from 10
Singapore: The Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, plans to develop residential properties on his land parcels at Holland Road following a land swap with the Singapore Government announced last year. A media release published on the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) website stated that it had received a development application from the Regent
KOTA SAMARAHAN: People have been reminded to stay safe while on the road over the Hari Raya holidays. They have also been urged to ensure their houses are secure before embarking on ‘balik kampung’ trips for the festive celebration. Sarawak Deputy Police Commissioner, DCP Saifullizan Ishak, said police across the
SADONG JAYA: Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, visited the grave of his late father, Tuanku Jaafar Tuanku Sham, at the Kampung Sadong Jaya Islamic Cemetery here today. He was accompanied by his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, along with family members