Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

Sack-your-MP proposal gets positive feedback

KUCHING: The government is open to the idea of passing a law that would let the public remove representatives who are not doing their jobs or are causing them problems, according to Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. The proposal could be considered to be gazetted in Malaysia, said the

Adding colour to crowning glory is Norul’s forte

KUCHING: A twice-a-month change in the workplace ambience is a strategy for hairdresser Norul Naimmah Saini to ensure customers feel happy and at ease while having their hair done. And she decorates her salon to not only give it a personal touch but to express her art through decor. Hairdressing

250 to vie in Kuching Got Talent

KUCHING: Some 250 participants are expected to compete in this year’s Kuching Got Talent (KGT) in conjunction with the Kuching Festival Food Fair. Kuching City South Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the competition would be divided into three categories, which is dancing, singing and other talents. “Earlier

Taking postnatal care to the next level

KUCHING: Confinement techniques are traditional processes that span 28-44 days postpartum to help women regain their physical and mental health while adapting to parenthood and caring for babies. During this time mothers rest and receive support from their families and confinement care providers. In Malaysia, each ethnicity (Malay, Chinese, Indian

Time to replace energy sources that emit carbon

KUCHING: Malaysia and other countries in the world with the same vision must act immediately to replace energy sources that emit carbon into the atmosphere. “It is time for us to commit and mobilise globally to create a cleaner environment by using renewable and clean energy sources,” said Dr Rosli

Sarawakian production Misi available on Astro’s VOD

KUCHING: Television film Misi produced by Sarawakians made history when it entered Astro First’s Video On Demand (VOD) slot. Featuring well-known actors such as Sahronizam Noor, Anding Indrawani, Melati Melissa, Fir Affandi, Zaha Borhan, Abdul Aziz, Ali Mohamad and many more, the telefilm also showcases elements of art and culture

Unfair to drop women’s diving at Sukma

KUCHING: Sarawak is disappointed with the decision to drop the women’s diving event from the Malaysia Games (Sukma) in Kuala Lumpur from Sept 16-24. Youth Development, Sports and Entrepreneurship Minister, Datuk Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the decision by the Sukma technical committee should be reconsidered. He said the

Mixed reaction to party for youth

IN preparation for the 15th General Election, a new party aiming to represent youth in the State is being set up. According to former Parti Sedar Rakyat Sarawak supreme council member Jocky Jim Ungka, the party is in the process of being registered by the Registrar of Societies (RoS). The

Businesswoman finds her niche in essential oils

KUCHING: Oilzania Borneo proprietor Dayang Saemah Abang Roselie, 42, makes no secret of her love for essential oils. “I fell in love with the beautiful and calming natural aromas. Initially, I started making homemade balms using pure essential oils in 2017 for treating fever, colds and cough among my family

Overseas Sarawakians wish state well

KUCHING: Sarawak celebrates its formal Independence Day on Sarawak Day. It is observed by paying respect to former leaders for their enormous role to achieving independence from British domination. Every year on July 22, Sarawak celebrates its independence, which is recognised as a public holiday. Across the state, parades, exhibitions,