Wednesday, 1 April 2026

Author: News Desk

PDP-PSB tie-up good for state’s enhanced unity, says Abdul Karim

BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah supports the cooperation between the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) and Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) with the possibility of a merger in the future. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president sees the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between

Locals urged to go into film industry

BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: Local companies have been told to go into filmmaking, especially films that can help youths navigate life positively. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP) Minister  Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said these efforts are in line with the objectives of his ministries, including the

MoH urges active lifestyle for elderly

The Health Ministry (MoH) is urging the general public, particularly individuals aged 65 and above, to initiate and prioritise moderate physical activities while consciously avoiding sedentary behaviours. According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2019, a concerning statistic reveals that one in four adults aged 16 and above are

Sharing knowledge, dedication lead to outstanding STPM results

BY JACINTHA JOLENE & AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: Nur Asfarizah Izzatie Ramzai, a 20-year-old student from SMK Batu Lintang, has attributed her success in the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examination to her commitment to sharing knowledge with her peers. Exceeding her own expectations, she achieved 4A- and expressed her

Royal Kuching Cruise to drive economic growth and community development

BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah says the newly launched Royal Kuching Cruise will play a crucial role in driving economic growth and community development here. The Sarawak Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts added that the cruise would create entrepreneurial and employment opportunities

Empowering local content creators via collab

BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) has joined forces with Tiktok Malaysia to empower local content creators for the benefit of Sarawakians. This collaboration, driven by a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), aims to foster meaningful connections, share ideas, and explore innovative collaborations among content creators,

Naroden comes to aid of bedridden constituent

KUCHING: Datuk Naroden Majais has offered assistance to a bedridden constituent who has been facing health challenges for over a year. Azean Yanti Ebi, 36, is caring for her husband Yazzid Was, 46, who is currently battling lung cancer, while their child recently underwent intestinal surgery. Yazzid, a retired soldier

Kumang – Aku Ukai 17 Agi: You’ll have to go and see it for yourself

BY SAM RAJ Moviegoers need to know and understand that director-producer Alaric Soh succeeded where local film producers feared to tread, namely plunging into a feature-length Iban movie not knowing how the audience will react to the film. When Alaric, a former highly successful beauty pageant organiser, invited me to