Tuesday, 30 December 2025

Author: News Desk

NGOs in Mulu receive RM267,600 in MRP grants

MULU: A total of 26 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) here received minor rural project (MRP) grants totalling RM267,600 from the state constituency assemblyman. Its assemblyman, who is also the Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration, and Project Monitoring) Datuk Gerawat Gala, hoped that each recipient used the grant wisely

Sarawak Skills to hold workshop on May 11

KUCHING: The Sarawak Skills Group of Learning Institutions (Sarawak Skills) is organising a two-day Sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) 101 Workshop on May 11 and 12 at the Raia Hotel and Convention Centre Kuching. The workshop aims to provide participants with a strong foundation in sustainability, climate change,

Taib, Raghad host breaking of fast in KL

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

Promoting unity and harmony via bubur lambuk event

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

First Zakat Collection Kiosk launched

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

Collab inked to provide palliative care training

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

Agriculture scientist extols organic based fertilisers

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

Samling commits to environmental sustainability with biomass development

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

World Quran Hour 2023 launched in Kuching

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.

Enthusiasts invited to join ngajat classes

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