Thursday, 25 December 2025

Author: News Desk

Free admissions to Borneo Cultures Museum on New Year’s Eve

KUCHING: The Borneo Cultures Museum is offering free admissions to the public on Dec 31 which allows visitors the opportunity to “immerse themselves in Borneo’s diverse cultures, experiencing captivating stories and traditions”. The museum — renowned for its collections that showcase the cultural heritage of Borneo — is set to

Delayed projects to resume soon, assures Bintulu MP

BINTULU: Delayed development projects here are set to resume soon, Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said. Addressing the project status, he said he is committed to ensuring the prompt resumption of these delayed projects. “We apologise for any inconvenience caused. However, there is no need to worry, we

High expectations for Northern Zone wushu squad at SUKSAR

KUCHING: Bintulu Deputy Resident Abang Zainuddin Abang Turkey is optimistic that the Northern Zone wushu squad will deliver at the upcoming third Sarawak Games (SUKSAR) in Sibu from Jan 15 to 18. He expressed great confidence in the team’s potential to showcase exceptional performances and fierce competition against teams from

Be a live saver on New Year’s Day

MIRI: Considering something noteworthy to do on New Year’s Day? Then donating the life-saving fluid, perhaps, can be a meaningful activity to kick off 2024. The local community should make it their duty to come forward to donate their blood on Jan 1 at Level 1, New Wing, Bintang Megamall

Unveiling the charm of vintage treasures, cultural delights

By Nurin Maisarah Bt Zenal Abidin Located at Carpenter Street in Kuching, Alysha Flower & Gift is more than a store; it symbolises the convergence of enthusiasm for antique items, entrepreneurial energy, and legacy. We learned the background of this distinctive business — which sells various nostalgic goods and acts

Veteran photojournalist plans his fourth solo exhibition

KUCHING: A dream to promote Sarawak and an interest in photojournalism leads photographer Nadim Bokhari to organise his fourth solo exhibition next year. Nadim, who is currently holding a solo exhibition titled ‘Solidarity Palestine’ at Majma Mall until today (Dec 29), hopes that his fourth solo exhibition can be realised

NGO Hope Place extends lifeline to cancer-stricken patient

BAU: Hope Place has stepped forward to provide crucial support to 45-year-old Jason Chew Fook Hin in his fight against parotid cancer. The non-governmental organisation in a statement on Thursday (Dec 28) revealed that Chew was diagnosed with this rare form of cancer in April of this year. “He began

Youth urged to take up palm oil agriculture

KUCHING: As Malaysia’s palm oil industry looks to press its global advantage, Pertubuhan Transformasi Dayak (TRADA) yesterday called on Sarawak youth to help play a key part in maintaining the country’s lead in sustainable palm oil. Joseph Janting, president of TRADA, said palm oil was a lifeline for many in

Promoting socio-economic diversity in higher education

By Ms Cynthia Aling I recently came across a social media reel that asked university students which university has the highest number of wealthy students enrolled. It was disheartening to hear universities being labelled as exclusive to the wealthy. Why should someone’s social class be linked to their pursuit of

MP ensures villagers have four basic facilities

BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI PALOH: Tanjong Manis Member of Parliament Ir Yusuf Abdul Wahab is committed to ensuring that Kampung Paloh and its surrounding areas have four essential facilities. “These include transportation infrastructure, water supply, electricity, and telecommunications fully provided before the end of my second term tenure. “These four