Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Author: News Desk

Level Up Fitness plans to expand

BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS & ELEAZAR BARRICK PETER KUCHING: Level Up Fitness is planning a further expansion in Sarawak and Sabah as well as West Malaysia. Its founder and director, Kenny Sia said there are 16 centres presently. “We have nine in Kuching, one in Bintulu, two in Miri, two

Study: Lack of signage, ramps issues faced by PwD group

PUTRAJAYA: The lack of signages and directions makes it difficult for persons with disabilities (PwD) to look for toilets and designated parking for the group, the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry said today. This was among the findings of an access audit study carried out by KAED Universal Design

Firefighters win 49 medals, exceed gold target at WPFG 2023

SEPANG: The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) contingent won 49 medals in the 2023 World Police and Fire Games (WPFG 2023) which took place in Winnipeg, Canada from July 28 to Aug 6. It includes 18 gold medals which exceeded the set target of 15 gold, 19 silver and

Former Henry Gurney School student admits to threatening arson

KUCHING: A former student of Henry Gurney School pleaded guilty after being charged at the Magistrates’ Court here with making a criminal threat to burn down his father’s house. The 20-year-old defendant appeared before Magistrate Mason Jaro Lenya Barayan on Wednesday (Aug 9) as charges under Section 506 of the

Deputy minister calls for preservation of songket weaving in Kampung Rajang

SARIKEI: The heritage of songket weaving in Kampung Rajang must be conserved, upheld and developed to ensure its enduring legacy. Datuk Len Talif Salleh stressed the importance of passing down the art and skill of songket weaving to the younger generation for the continuity of this traditional industry. Highlighting the

SEB continues to help preserve Murum Penan culture

BELAGA: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) continues its corporate social responsible (CSR) effort in preserving the culture and the sacred land of the Penan community at Batu Tungun Park in Murum. The state-owned electric utility company recently collaborated with the Penan community of Murum to organise the Batu Tungun Blessing Ceremony

Young consumers’ competition shapes smart minds

BY SITI NURAIN RATANI LUNDU: The ‘Cabaran Interaktif Pengguna Kelab Pengguna Sekolah (CIP-KPS) Peringkat Negeri Sarawak 2023’ has provided a great platform for interactive learning and nurturing smart young consumers. Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Sarawak director Matthew Dominic Barin said that CIP-KPS is an educational

DPM: Cut waste, up energy efficiency for more profit

MIRI: The federal government through the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities recognises the important role of the palm oil industry in the post-pandemic recovery, especially as the second largest producer of palm oil in the world.Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said palm oil is an important pillar in

Malaysia expects 18 mln foreign visitors this year

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is poised to surpass its international tourist arrival target for this year by achieving an arrival of at least 18 million visitors, exceeding the initial target of 16.1 million tourists, said the Director General of Tourism Malaysia, Datuk Dr Ammar Abdul Ghapar. He said the target was