Friday, 9 January 2026

Author: News Desk

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

Enhancing community ties via party calendars

KUCHING: The leaders of the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kuching Branch have commenced the distribution of the 2024 ‘N9 Padungan Service Team’ themed calendars to residents of Padungan constituency. This strategic endeavour aims to strengthen community ties by familiarising locals with their elected representatives and municipal leaders. The recently

Sarawak emerges as prime choice for Singaporeans considering second home

KUCHING: Sarawak has the potential to become the preferred region for Singaporeans seeking a second home, thanks to the Sarawak-Malaysia My Second Home (S-MM2H) programme. Sarawak Singapore Trade and Tourism Office (STATOS) chief executive officer Chew Chang Guan said they have received positive response from Singaporeans interested in applying for