KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi Taib hosted the breaking of fast and prayers at the Berjaya Times Square Hotel here last night (April 14). Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and
MIRI: The Sarawak Journalists Association (FSJA) in collaboration with Panaja Liansin Trading Sdn Bhd and Tong Seng Huat Rice Trading Sdn Bhd, successfully organised a bubur lambuk (porridge) programme and Sarawak Media Ramadan contribution with Miri city mayor Adam Yii. According to a press release issued yesterday, Yii expressed his
BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: Muslims can now make zakat fitrah (personal tithe) payments at the newly launched Zakat Collection Kiosk at Majma Mall. Sarawak Baitulmal Fund (TBS) general manager Datuk Abang Mohd Shibli Abang Mohd Nailie said the Zakat Collection Kiosk was an initiative by TBS with the goal of
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is collaborating with the Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network (APHN) in an effort to increase the promotion and provision of palliative care services in the state. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the Sarawak government and APHN would provide the first palliative
By Martin Yee KUCHING: Local cash crop and orchard farmers should use organic based fertilisers to reduce the cost of production to give them the edge over rising food production in Sarawak. According to local businessman and agriculture scientist Yong Hua Ying, they should cut down their use of imported
KUCHING: Samling is committed to promoting environmental sustainability by developing biomass as a crucial component of its business. According to its chief executive officer (CEO) Lawrence Chia, “Biomass is an alternative to fossil fuels, and this means it’s better for the environment. That’s important to us.” Biomass refers to wood-based
BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: Sarawak Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi launched the World Quran Hour 2023 at Darul Hana Mosque here on Thursday (April 13). Themed ‘Humanising the Ummah’, the event was a joint effort between the Pustaka Negeri Sarawak and Rumah Ngaji Sarawak.
MUKAH: Serakup Indu Dayak Begerik (SIDB) through its Women’s Bureau of Rumah Juki is inviting residents of Mukah, Selangau, Balingian, Bintulu, Sibu, Miri, Kapit, Song, Kuching, Kanowit, Julau, and surrounding areas to participate in their free Ngajat classes. Its chairman Catherine Richard said the Ngajat classes will be held on
BY GABRIEL LIHAN & LILIANA SHERYN KUCHING: The Sarawak Gastronomy (SAGO) Incubator invites aspiring entrepreneurs and applicants to participate in their 10-week programme to equip their business and culinary skills. SAGO Incubator held a soft launching at TEGAS Digital Village which was officiated by Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry
BY LILIANA SHERYN, JAMES WONG & AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: Traditionally, baking has been a predominantly female activity. However, today, there is a growing number of men taking up baking as a hobby or even as a profession — breaking the gender stereotypes in the baking industry. Recently, three
