Thursday, 19 March 2026

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

ASM eager to learn from indigenous practices

KUCHING: The Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) wants to collaborate with expert networks in Sarawak to collectively address regional challenges and drive positive change for the state.  The focus of this collaboration, particularly in the area of indigenous culture, will emphasise on strategic socioeconomic aspects that can enhance the well-being

65 graduate from Kolej SATT

KUCHING: Sixty-five graduates of Kolej Saujana Hospitality & Tourism Academy (SATT) received their scrolls after completing their diploma and certificate programmes here.  Its 16th convocation ceremony was held at the Dormani Hotel here. “Kolej SATT continues to play a crucial role in developing skilled graduates in the culinary, hospitality, and

SEB brings shine to rural women economy

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy Berhad’s (SEB) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme and the Lifelong Learning Unit (PSH) of Mas Gading Community College are teaming up to foster women entrepreneurs. It is an effort to improve their socio-economic status, particularly those in longhouse areas around SEB’s power project developments. SEB, through its

DBP documents local wisdom in BM promotion

KUCHING: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Sarawak branch is also focusing on the collection and documentation of local wisdom (kearifan) in its continuing effort to promote the use of the national language in Sarawak. DBP Sarawak director, Abang Haliman Abang Julai, said various development, research, and publishing activities have been

Mobile Community Service Programme in Kapit

KUCHING: The Malaysian Treasury Sarawak (PMS), in collaboration with the Kapit Resident’s Office and Kapit District Office, is organising a Mobile Community Service Programme (PKB) in Kapit from today until tomorrow at the Kapit Square. According to a PMS representative, Kapit is the sixth destination for the programme. “Through the

Boosting media and information literacy skills

KUCHING: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak 2023 Media and Information Literacy Week Programme, now in its 4th edition, is set to kick off at the Sarawak State Library from October 24 to 31. The programme is to be held in conjunction with the Global Media and Information Literacy Week, as celebrated under

Experts stress need to understand rare disease

KUCHING: Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), a rare disease, has not spared Malaysians but little is known about it. It is multi-system disorder that is characterised by the development of tumours on nerve tissue, skin pigmentation changes, and other potential complications affecting various systems in the body.  Professor Dr Thong Meow

Kek Lapis Warisan set to open second branch

KUCHING: Home-grown Kek Lapis Warisan Sdn Bhd celebrated its fifth year in the business with plans to open its second branch at Kota Samarahan within a month.  Its Managing Director, Dr Hafeezi Abdullah unveiled its expansion plans at the company’s anniversary dinner held at Damai Beach Resort.  Confident about its

Students delve into cutting-edge fields, thanks to Swinburne

KUCHING: The 2023 Future ICT Coders Workshop and Competition brought together over 100 students from five schools, namely SMK Sungai Tapang, SMK Sungai Maong, SMK (A) Tun Ahmad Zaidi, SMK Kuching High and Chung Hua Middle School No 1.  The event hosted by Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus involved

MBKS Kuching Car-Free Morning on Oct 21

KUCHING: Majlis Bandaraya Kuching Selatan (MBKS) will observe the second MBKS Kuching Car-Free Morning on Oct 21 with a fun walk scheduled for flag-off at 7.35am.  The council has also decided to expand the route from Jalan Boulevard Canna Lily to Jalan Padungan and Jalan Tan Sri Datuk William Tan