Thursday, 14 August 2025

Author: News Desk

Bubur Lambuk, Ramadan Media event continues on

BY ZAHID ZAKI KUCHING: Bubur Lambuk and Sumbangsih Ramadan Media Sarawak programme continued at the second location at Darul Hana Mosque, here today. The programme is a continuation of the eight series that started last March 25 (Saturday) around the Metrocity area. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri

MPP hotspot areas’ bazaars to be inspected throughout Ramadan

KUCHING: All Ramadan bazaar stalls in ‘hotspot’ areas and high-risk stalls must be inspected and monitored at least once throughout the month of Ramadan. As there are nine locations where the bazaar is held under the Padawan Municipal Council’s (MPP) jurisdiction, its chairman Lo Khere Chiang said the council will carry

Rep stresses on importance of Ramadan bonding

KUCHING: Surau Bidayatul Hidayah at Kampung Batu Perak here hosted a breaking of fast ceremony that was attended by prominent figures in the community, including Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap. During the event, Yap handed out 150 boxes of kurma (dates), 30 bags of rice, and a grant of RM3,000

30 recipients benefit from TBS fund

BY LILIANA SHERYN (INTERN) KUCHING: A total of RM38,380 in fund was distributed to 30 recipients by the Sarawak Baitulmal Fund (TBS) at Majma Mall yesterday. The funds were distributed under three programmes, with fifteen recipients benefiting under ‘Bantuan Wang Fidyah’, five organisations benefited under ‘Membangunkan Institusi Islam’ programme and

Star Breeze cruise ship arrives in Kuching

KUCHING: Sarawak recently welcomed back its first cruise ship this year from Singapore en route to Hong Kong, named ‘Star Breeze’ which anchored at Sim Kheng Hong Port on Thursday (March 23). There were 201 passengers, mostly from the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), Europe, Australia, and ASEAN

Housewife turns hobby into business

BY AINA ARNI KUCHING: Housewife, Nurafiza Nur Mohammad Fazil, 38, is one enterprising woman. She has turned her sewing hobby into a source of side income for her family. Born in Spaoh, she began learning sewing just for fun in 2009 after she graduated with a Diploma In Information Technology

Ngegeh identifies with natural beauty products

BY ABIDGAIL MERTA GANGGANG KUCHING: Guided by a passion for natural beauty, 27-year-old Ummu Aqilah Makshut is the founder of ‘Ngegeh’ by ‘When Artisan Meets Beauty Malaysia’ (WAMB Malaysia), a comprehensive range of safe, green and highly effective products for the skin. Products by Ngegeh are all formulated with natural

Ulu Paku road upgrading project to complete by April 2024

SRI AMAN: The Ulu Paku road upgrading project, valued at RM19.1 million, is set to be completed on April 12 next year following an extension of time (EOT) approval due to design changes and weather factors. The project was initially scheduled to be finished on July 12 of this year.

Curtin students win Miri Smart City Tik-Tok Contest

Miri: Three students from Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) have won the Miri Smart City Tik-Tok Competition organised by the After Hours Club, a student-run club at the university comprised students of various disciplines who share a passion for creative pursuits, particularly in content creation. The event was held today.

International Chinese-Muslim Conference Aug 18 – 20

BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: The Malaysian Chinese Muslim Association (MACMA) has joined forces with Business Events Sarawak to help bridge connection between the Chinese and Muslim communities as well as to promote interfaith harmony. This is through the organisation of the International Chinese Muslim Conference which be held at Waterfront