KUCHING: Set against the scenic backdrop of the Sarawak River, the dinner held in conjunction with the Malaysia Pepper Expo and Conference (MAPEC) 2025 brought together industry players for an evening of networking, cultural expression and gastronomic highlights on Thursday night. The event was graced by Malaysian Pepper Board (MPB)
KUCHING: Four local chefs achieved a proud milestone after earning international recognition at the Khadhya Khurak SuperChef Competition in India recently. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said Sarawakians had made history through the competition, which is recognised as one of the largest and most prestigious
KUCHING: A total of 160 stalls have been prepared for Ramadan Bazaar 2026 at the designated locations under the administration of Kuching South City Council (MBKS). The bazaar will once again be held at the car parks of Stutong Commercial Centre and Stutong Community Market, continuing an arrangement that has
KUCHING: A convoy of 150 modified four-wheel-drive (4WD) trucks brought aid and medical services to six remote Iban villages along Batang Rejang last weekend. The ‘Charity Without Borders’ expedition, organised by Hope Place Kuching with partners, focused on riverbank settlements in Sarawak’s interior, continuing an outreach started in 2013. “‘Charity
SEPANG: AirAsia has urged travellers to prepare early and use digital services to ensure smooth journeys during the peak holiday travel period. With school holidays and year-end travel continuing until early February, passenger traffic is expected to remain high across domestic and international routes. “AirAsia encourages all guests to plan
MIRI: A Sarawak United Peoples’ Party leader has urged the federal government to immediately recognise the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC). SUPP Piasau Branch Publicity Secretary, Tan Lek Jin, said the UEC recognition is longstanding in that it has been repeatedly delayed for political reasons. “The UEC curriculum and examination standards
KUCHING: Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap has called for stronger accountability and tangible reforms following the Federal Cabinet reshuffle announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the reshuffle must strengthen accountability, improve Cabinet coordination and accelerate policy delivery, urging ministers to focus on easing living costs, strengthening
KUCHING: The Sarawakiana Festival showcases Sarawak’s rich heritage of customs, culture and history that remain alive and continue to evolve. In stating this Sarawak State Library (Pustaka Negeri Sarawak) chief executive officer Japri Bujang Masli said festivals of this nature also help strengthen cultural diversity in the state while symbolising
KUCHING: The Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) Project has reached another major milestone with Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd awarding a contract to Linde EOX Sdn Bhd for the relocation and upgrading of Sarawak Energy Bhd’s hydrogen production plant and refuelling station. The hydrogen plant will be relocated from Bintawa to
KUCHING: Innovation and integrity must be advanced in tandem to ensure that the Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) continues to serve as a model local authority (PBT) that delivers efficient, responsive and trustworthy public services. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Coordinator for Regional Development Agencies, DBKU and Islamic