Friday, 8 August 2025

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

Brighter prospects for malls, says Junaidi

KUCHING: Shopping malls are more attractive prospects compared to traditional shoplots despite the increasing development of commercial areas here. According to Santubong MP Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, the trend to own and rent spaces in new malls is more promising than the commercial shoplots. “In fact, we don’t

Oversupply of properties in Kuching noted

By TANIA LAM KUCHING: A common observation made by Kuchingites as they drive around their hometown is that there are new commercial developments at every turn. However, it is also glaringly noticeable that while new shoplots are sprouting frequently, the older ones are not necessarily fully occupied. When members of

History lecture this Saturday at Sarawak State Library

KUCHING: Historical Society of Malaysia, Sarawak branch will organise a public lecture entitled “Learning from History” this at 9am this Saturday at the Sarawak State Library here. According to a statement yesterday, the main purpose of the event is to expose the public to important knowledge about history and the

Deadline for submissions of short stories extended to June 30

KUCHING: The organisers of the Sarawak’s Pride – Most Number of Unity Short Stories Project are extending the deadline for submissions of short stories to June 30. The project is a record-attempt to showcase Sarawak’s pride by collecting the most number of unity short stories from Sarawak in the Malaysia

Homeless single mum appeals for help

KUCHING: A homeless single mother with four children has appealed to the public for help. Azimah Zainal Abidin and her four children below 11 years old have sought shelter at Anjung Singgah (YKN) here since April. As Anjung Singgah only provides basic meals for adult without milk powder and pampers

Cancer society appeals for financial support

KUCHING: The National Cancer Society of Malaysia Sarawak Branch has appealed to generous donors and well-wishers to financially support its palliative home care service for the needy. According to an appeal letter from the society, the branch requires more than RM150,000 a year to provide this service. It runs the

S4S applying to be a political party

KUCHING: Gerakan Sarawak For Sarawakians (S4S) has officially applied to the Registrar of Societies (ROS) here to be registered as a political party. Met after a meeting of the party’s protem committee with ROS Sarawak director Georgina Apphia Ngau at the ROS office, King’s Centre here yesterday, its spokesman Erick

Befrienders Kuching to hold first anniversary charity dinner on Aug 10

KUCHING: Befrienders Kuching will be holding its first anniversary charity dinner at Imperial Hotel Kuching on August 10. The dinner is aimed at promoting Befrienders Kuching’s services as well as promoting mental health awareness and suicide prevention. It is also to raise funds for Befrienders Kuching to run its day-to-day

I am not a member of DAP Sarawak since 2011: Voon

KUCHING: Newly elected Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) president Voon Lee Shan said he was no longer a DAP member since 2011. “They dismissed me on the night of April 5, 2011, the eve of nomination day for the 10th Sarawak state election. “This was at Kuching DAP headquarters in Padungan