Saturday, 20 December 2025

Author: News Desk

Elderly seek holistic healthcare and support

BY EDWINNIE EINSTEIN UNJI Every year on October 1, Sarawak celebrates Senior Citizen Day to honour its elderly population. In recent years, the Sarawak government has introduced several initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for senior citizens. One of the key programmes is the Kenyalang Gold Card, which

Elderly seek holistic healthcare and support

BY EDWINNIE EINSTEIN UNJI Every year on October 1, Sarawak celebrates Senior Citizen Day to honour its elderly population. In recent years, the Sarawak government has introduced several initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for senior citizens. One of the key programmes is the Kenyalang Gold Card, which

Southern Zone Sarawak World Pathfinder Day attracts over 800 participants

KUCHING: The Southern Zone Sarawak World Pathfinder Day celebration was held at the SUPP Hall, Jalan Ong Kee Hui here. The event attracted 830 participants, consisting of Pathfinders, Master Guides, Adventurers, and the local community. This year, the event was hosted by Batu Kawah Seventh-day Adventist Church in collaboration with

Samarahan records highest life expectancy at birth

KUCHING: Samarahan in Sarawak recorded the highest life expectancy at birth for males and females in 2023 (79.6 years) and 2022 (79.5 years). According to a report released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia, a baby born in 2024 is expected to live, on average, up to 75.2 years, with

Penguang donates RM23,000 to longhouse fire victims

MARUDI:  Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil has extended a personal contribution of RM23,000 to the victims of a recent fire at the Niga Ngayong longhouse along the Nyiro River in Tinjar. The  blaze affected 46 doors of the longhouse and 330 people.

Miri, Bintulu to make LTdL history

BINTULU: For the first time, the prestigious Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) will grace the roads of Miri and Bintulu. The 28th edition of the tour, themed “Beat the Heat,” will feature an exciting eight-stage race from Sept 29 to Oct 6, spanning across 11 states. The seventh stage, scheduled

Sebuyau housing project set to begin

KUCHING: Construction of the housing project in the new Sebuyau town is set to commence next month. The first phase, which is expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2027, will see the construction of 100 two-storey houses, along with essential infrastructure such as roads and drainage systems.

Balai Ringin to be upgraded under devt project

KUCHING: Two development projects are planned and set to be implemented in Balai Ringin as part of ongoing efforts to advance the area. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the first project will focus on upgrading the town of Balai Ringin. “In the

Four brave RELA members honoured

KAPIT: Four personnel from the Malaysia People’s Volunteer Corps Department (RELA) Community Patrol are recognised for their heroic actions during a shop house fire in Julau. Home Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail presented certificates of appreciation to the RELA members during a working visit to the district. The