Monday, 29 December 2025

Author: News Desk

Swinburne Sarawak hosts impactful panel discussion on mental health

KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus organised a mental health panel discussion to eliminate negative attitudes towards mental health here. It was hosted by the Swinburne Postgraduate Research Society (PGRS) in collaboration with the Mental Health Association of Sarawak (MHAS), it was attended by more than 50 participants recently.

Empowering students in field of higher education

Sarawak Foundation (Yayasan Sarawak) held a My University My Choice (MUMC) programme on March 16 at eight different locations throughout Sarawak. According to the foundation, this programme, led by Zamahari Saidi from the Sarawak Foundation’s Scholarships, Programs, and Assistance Division, is an initiative aimed at providing a pathway for Sarawakian

Drive-Thru@RTM programme depicts Malaysia Madani

BY CRYSTAL ANING KUCHING: Over 2,000 packs of porridge were distributed to residents around Kuching city in conjunction with the Drive-Thru@RTM 2023 event yesterday. Sarawak Broadcasting director Nasrul Hakim Md. Noh said that this was the third year they have organised such programme. “Last year, we had the opportunity to

Rooftop ‘sungke’ and open-style dance to debut Saturday

BY ABIDGAIL MERTA GANGGANG KUCHING: The first ever rooftop ‘sungke’ (breaking of the fast) will be held at the creative hub, HAUS Kuching this Saturday (April 15). HAUS Kuching co-founder and director, Syed Rusydie, said the programme sought to bolster the spirit of unity among people. “Everybody loves food, not

Chefs showcase skills in pastry, cake making   

BY JAMES WONG, LILIANA SHERYN & AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: Chefs from Singapore, Japan and Vietnam conducted a cake, bread and pastry demonstration class at Amy Cake Decorating & Cooking Institute here yesterday. The class was organised by Supreme Food Supply (M) Sdn Bhd in conjunction with the upcoming Mother’s

Muslims invited to World Quran Hour programme in Sibu

SIBU: The Muslim community here has been invited to participate in the World Quran Hour programme at the An-Nur Mosque on Thursday (April 13). In a statement, the programme, which is organised by Pustaka Negeri Sarawak (Pustaka), will begin at 9am. In line with the theme of this year’s surah

MAS-Firefly transfers effective from May 16

KUCHING: Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is set to facilitate an IntraBorneo services transfer from Malaysia Airlines to Firefly, effective 16 May 2023 as a result of continued demand recoveries across all markets. Firefly will facilitate one-time daily return flights using the Boeing 737-800 between Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Sandakan (SDK),

State committed to utilising STEM for human capital development

BY ELLISIA TINGASS KUCHING: The STEM Trailblazer — Powered by Pi event signifies the state’s commitment in promoting Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) as a cornerstone of Sarawak’s development, said Sarawak Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) Minister Datuk Roland Sagah. “The STEM Trailblazers 2023 event is our

Syamsul finally agrees to let Sarah go

AFTER much back and forth for the past few months, actor and director Syamsul Yusof, 39, has finally agreed to divorce his estranged wife Puteri Sarah Liyana Megat Kamaruddin, 38, next week. He is expected to pronounce his talak at the Kuala Lumpur Syariah Court on April 18. Puteri Sarah,