Friday, 19 December 2025

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

Competition thanks blood donors

KUCHING: In conjunction with World Blood Donor Day 2019, a colouring competition themed “#safebloodforall” was held during the Team Building Camp 2019, organised by the Malaysian Red Crescent Stampin District, SMK Bandar Kuching No. 1, and SJK Chung Hua No. 5. The camp held at SJK Chung Hua No 5

Use modern technology, folks told

By NURUL SHIMA SHAHMINON BINTULU: Be brave and shed those backward traditional methods, residents of Kampung Similajau Baru at Pesisir Bintulu-Miri Road were told. Samalaju assemblyman Majang Renggi called on the people to adopt modern technologies instead, saying they need to move with the time or they will be left

Go into business, Bumis told

By TANIA LAM KUCHING: Festive periods are always a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to market their products and extend their business network. Sarawak Bumiputera Chamber of Entrepreneurs (DUBS) president Datuk Abang Helmi Ikhwan commended the entrepreneurial spirit of the Bumiputera community. “There are a lot of Bumiputera businesses starting up

Giving back to community

KUALA LUMPUR: Prince Court Medical Centre (PCMC) recently held a first aid programme with Tanma Association as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities. Founded in 2010, Tanma Association comes under Tenaganita, a Malaysian human rights organisation. It is a cooperative run by and for refugee women from Myanmar

Glimmer of hope for single mom

KUCHING: A 33-year-old single mother Nasrisa Narawi from Kampung Semariang Batu here recently received assistance from the Hope Place. Hope Place founder Kelvin Wan, in a statement yesterday, said Nasrisa is staying with her mother, two daughters and a nephew and is the sole breadwinner of the family. “She struggles

Contest winners received their prizes

By TANIA LAM KUCHING: Buy-and-win contests are a great way to reward customers and keep them happy. Winners of the “My Happy Egg Buy & Win Contest” organised by Lian Hua Seng (LHS) Livestock Sdn Bhd were indeed all smiles at the prize-giving ceremony held at the 7th Mile branch

Darulhana Patingan Mosque to be upgraded

By TANIA LAM KUCHING: Over a thousand visitors joined the Hari Raya gathering at Darulhana Patingan Mosque, Kampung No 6 here last Friday evening. The event was officiated by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. Other guests of honour present were the Chief Minister’s wife Datuk Amar Jumaani

70-year-old Tenggau needs her kin

KUCHING: Sibu Hospital is looking for the next-of-kin of 70-year-old Tenggau Jalin who is currently being warded at the hospital’s women medical ward 22. According to a statement yesterday, Tenggau was found unconscious by the roadside on Wednesday and was taken to Sibu Hospital in an ambulance. It is said

Police nab two siblings in raid

MIRI: Two siblings allegedly involved in a series of house break-ins and robberies were nabbed by police in two separate raids held on Friday (June 14). The siblings, aged 25 and 31, were picked up during the 4am raids held in Tudan and Senadin. According to sources, both are currently being