Friday, 26 December 2025

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

50 KRT members take part in National Day camp

KUCHING: Fifty Neighbourhood Watch Area (KRT) Dang Esah and KRT Kalok Hilir, 50 members decided to go camping for three days and two nights at Pantai Alit to celebrate National Day. Chairman of KRT Dang Esah, Mohd Sharkawi Meni said his Neighbourhood Watch Area held different celebration programmes each year.

Step back zinto bygone era at Annah Rais

BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY and FASIHA KHUSHIRI NESTLED amidst the lush landscapes of Sarawak, the Annah Rais Longhouse stands as a living testament to the rich history and vibrant culture of the Biannah tribe. With a history spanning over 500 years, this longhouse has undergone a transformation, throwing its doors

Keeping longhouse experience as real as it gets

BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY and FASIHA KHUSHIRI BOTH the Sarawak and federal governments are committed to finding new tourism products to attract more tourist to the state. One of Sarawak’s potential tourism products is offering a longhouse experience to tourists.Tourism, Creative Industries, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim

October’s Kuching Marathon eyes 10,000 runners

KUCHING: The 8th edition of the Kuching Marathon, scheduled for Oct 1, is poised to attract a significant surge in participation, with an estimated 10,000 runners expected. Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah revealed that the current number of registrations stands at an impressive 8,600. “The target is 10,000, but

Ten-day agrofest to begin Sept 22

KUCHING: Sarawak AgroFest 2023 (SAF2023) aims to attract around 100,000 visitors from across the state during its 10-day duration. SAF2023 will be held from Sept 22 to Oct 1st at the Celebration Square next to the State Stadium, Petra Jaya, here. Minister of Food Industry, Commodities, and Sarawak Regional Development,

Calling all artists to debut busking festival

KUCHING: Get ready for Kuching’s very first Busking Festival (KBF), happening from September 15 to 17. With the support of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Sports, along with companies like Sarawak Energy Berhad and community groups like the Rotary Club of Kuching Unity City, this festival draws inspiration

DBKU mayor to retire August 31

KUCHING: The mayor of Kuching North City Hall (DBKU), Datuk Junaidi Reduan is set to retire on August 31 after holding the post for four years. During a general assembly with DBKU employees yesterday (Aug 22), he expressed confidence that the upcoming new mayor would take the agency to an

‘Permata Warisan: Jiwa Yang Merdeka’ short film premiere on Aug 31

KUCHING: The stage is set for the upcoming presentation of the short film ‘Permata Warisan: Jiwa Yang Merdeka’. This film is slated to premiere on Aug 31 at 7.30pm on TVS channel, Astro channel 122, and MYTV. Viewers will be taken on a poignant journey through the life of a

ART prototype to undergo two-month engineering run

KUCHING: The Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) Hydrogen Vehicle (H2V) prototype will undergo an engineering run at the Isthmus from Sept 4 through Oct 31 prior to the Proof of Concept (POC) exercise in Samarahan In a press release Tuesday, Transport Minister Datuk Sri Lee Kim Shin stated that the test

Financial struggles force teens to drop out of school

The distressing situation of a family facing severe financial challenges has led to the unfortunate decision of two teenagers to drop out of school, underscoring the urgent need for assistance. Residing in Tabuan Dayak, the family is grappling with formidable obstacles due to the health condition of the household’s primary