Friday, 20 March 2026

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

Students reminded to be open minded

KUCHING: Students need to always have an open mind in receiving or evaluating matters related to them and the surrounding community. Sarawak Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee stated that students should not solely focus on one ideology or perspective, disregarding the implications of

Public talk on archaeology at Niah, Nov 19

KUCHING:  The Friends of Sarawak Museum (FOSM) will present a captivating public talk, “Archaeology at Niah: Past Lives and Future Prospects,”  by Dr. Franca Cole.  With more than 30 years of experience in the field, Dr. Franca Cole is a distinguished conservator and archaeologist, specializing in material culture research and

i-CATS UC software engineering students taste success in innovation competition

SIBU: Two teams of Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) students from i-CATS UC have achieved outstanding success at the Smart Innovation Competition, held at Dewan Canselor Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud, UTS, here.  The competition, themed “Towards Sustainable Development Goals,” witnessed remarkable innovations addressing contemporary challenges. The competition received support from

MBKS donates organic compost to preserve environment

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) on Monday donated 40kg of organic compost as part of efforts to educate the community about organic waste composting methods and reducing the volume of food waste in landfills.  The recipients were SMK Padungan, SK Lumba Kuda, Masjid Darul Akhirat Jalan Lumba Kuda, and

Kota Sentosa rep inaugurates upgraded hall of Kampung Lubok Buan

KUCHING: Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap officiated the thanksgiving and appreciation dinner hosted by the JKKK Kampung Lubok Buan.  The event marked the successful completion of the first phase of the village hall upgrading project, undertaken by the Sarawak Public Works Department and generously funded with RM100,000 from the Rural

Bukit Semuja initiative honours outstanding students from five schools

KUCHING: A ceremony held at the Ranchan Multipurpose Hall on Monday (Nov 13) celebrated the achievements of 69 outstanding SPM and STPM students from the year 2022.  The recipients, hailing from five schools祐MK Serian, SMK Taee, SMK Tarat, SMK Gedong, and SMK Tebakang謡ere presented with certificates of recognition and special

Pan Borneo railway extension to Kalimantan sparks diverse opinions, hopes

KUCHING: The proposed extension of the Pan Borneo railway system to Kalimantan has become a focal point of intense interest and debate, generating a spectrum of opinions and expectations. In this discourse, we delve into the potential advantages and drawbacks of extending the railway to Kalimantan, along with the varied

Proposed citizenship law amendments raise concerns of creating stateless individuals

KUCHING: Proposed modifications to Malaysia’s citizenship legislation by the government of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim have sparked concerns that they may establish a new class of stateless people that includes children and have been dubbed “cruel” by opponents. For Malaysian mothers married to foreigners, one change would automatically confer citizenship

Utilising opportunities to enhance income

KUCHING: The Sarawak Single Mothers Association (PITSA) is advised to explore opportunities and spaces available in various fields provided by the Sarawak government. Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah suggested that these opportunities should be utilised to enhance income, especially for the

Ministry to intensify religious activities to address social issues

KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development is committed to intensifying religious activities as an effort to strengthen family institutions and address social issues in the coming years. Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah stated that collaboration with relevant agencies or organisations will be enhanced to contribute to