Author: Fasiha Khushiri

Abdul Karim applauds WAK Miri Festival’s creative spirit

MIRI: Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, paid a visit today to the WAK Miri Festival 2025 at the Miri Handicraft Centre. He was warmly welcomed by organisers, participants and members of the city’s energetic and diverse creative community. Now in its second

Federal, state’s welfare aid systems integrated under eBantuanJKM

KUCHING: In a significant step towards improving the delivery of welfare assistance, the federal government and the Sarawak government have officially merged their welfare aid systems under a single platform known as eBantuanJKM. The integration is aimed at enhancing transparency, streamlining aid processes, and preventing misuse of public funds. Federal

2,002 high-value indigenous tree saplings planted

SABAL: Forest Department Sarawak (FDS), in partnership with Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB) and the Department of Environment Sarawak (DOE), has planted 2,002 indigenous tree saplings at Sabal Forest Reserve as part of a continued joint forest restoration effort. This initiative is one of SEB’s 10-Year Integrated Planting, Protection, and Habitat

Hope Place reaches out to malnourished boy from poor family

KUCHING: An eight-year-old boy from Kampung Taee, Serian, is now receiving much-needed assistance from Hope Place Kuching after being referred by a social worker from Serian Hospital. Romy Demian Mary lives with his mother, two siblings and grandparents in a dilapidated wooden stilt house. According to his medical report and

Over 4,000 visitors throng Pustaka Negeri Sarawak booth in PWTC

KUCHING: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak continues to showcase its commitment to nurturing a knowledge-driven society by taking part in the prestigious Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (PBAKL) 2025, which was held at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) recently. Running from May 23 to June 1, the event attracted more than

Negeri Sembilan visitors tour Sarawak DUN Building

KUCHING: A delegation from the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly (DUN) conducted a working and benchmarking visit to the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly today. The delegation, led by the Speaker of the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly, Datuk MK Ibrahim Abdul Rahman, was warmly received by Speaker of the Sarawak

Abang Abdul Karim retires after 32 years of exceptional service

KUCHING: The Sarawak Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) hosted a heartfelt Appreciation Dinner on Wednesday at the Sarawak Club here to honour Datuk Seri Abang Abdul Karim Tun Openg, who officially retired after an exceptional 32 years of service to the chamber. The evening was a special tribute to

St Joseph’s Class of ’92 dinner celebrates 33 years of memories

KUCHING: The St Joseph’s Class of ’92 Reunion Dinner, held at Hotel 56 here, brought together 86 alumni and 18 esteemed educators for an unforgettable evening filled with nostalgia, gratitude, and heartfelt celebration. Organised by Elvin Wee, Alvin Chen, Amrin Anuar and Michael Lee, the event celebrated more than three