Tuesday, 17 March 2026

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

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

New app makes tree planting fun, rewarding

KUCHING: The Sarawak Forest Department (SFD) has launched an easy-to-use app that lets people plant and share trees while earning rewards. In a statement, the department said that this app is all about involving everyone in tree planting and environmental care. With this mobile app, anyone can showcase the trees

Closure of UTC Miri due to power supply disruption

KUCHING: The Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) Miri will be closed tomorrow (Aug 19) due to a disruption in the power supply. This was disclosed by the State Implementation Monitoring Unit of the Department of Sarawak Premier yesterday. “As informed through the Electricity Supply Disruption Notice by Syarikat SESCO Berhad Northern

Sarawak identifies strategies to address ageing population

KUCHING: Sarawak government has identified several strategies that are considered appropriate for immediate implementation to strengthen preparedness and readiness in facing the challenges of becoming an aged nation by 2028.Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah discussed the challenges and strategies related to ageing

Minister upbeat about UNICEF partnership

KUCHING: Ministry of Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development is looking forward to working together with the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) on several projects aimed at improving the lives of children in Sarawak. Its minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah expressed her enthusiasm for this collaboration, which includes