Sunday, 15 March 2026

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

SK St Alban’s upgrades get major government support

KUCHING: A total of RM780,000 has been allocated to SK St Alban to support infrastructure upgrades and improve the school’s learning environment. Two Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) cheques were handed over to the school by Kota Sentosa state assemblyman, Wilfred Yap Sau Sin, and witnessed by Anglican Bishop, Datuk

‘Fenomena Samurai 2025’ expected to be Sarawak’s biggest rock event

KUCHING: The ‘Fenomena Samurai 2025’ concert is expected to be the biggest rock event in Sarawak this year, as legendary XPDC vocalist Ali makes his long-awaited return to a major stage with a special classic rock metal performance lined up for the concert night. Concert producer and director, Ikram Zainuddin,

Long-awaited upgrading of SK Satria Jaya now completed

KUCHING: Kota Sentosa assemblyman, Wilfred Yap Sau Sin, made a final inspection of the completed RM100,000 Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) upgrading works at SK Satria Jaya on Tuesday. The visit was conducted together with Kuching South City Council (MBKS) officers and the contractor, Syahfuan Enterprise, following the full completion of

Market supply fluctuates under rainy conditions

A VISIT to several traders at a wet market in Kuching on Tuesday (Dec 9) found that the rainy season has to an extent affected produce supply, with some vendors reporting higher prices but others say the situation remains manageable. Although the wet spell is a normal annual occurrence, traders

Skatepark wins Kuching Dodgeball Open

KUCHING: A two-day Kuching Dodgeball Open Tournament (KDOT), drew 150 players from Singapore, Brunei, West Malaysia and across Sarawak. Organised by the Kuching Dodgeball Association (KDA) it was held on Dec 6-7 at the NBL Arena, also known as the Sarawak Basketball Association Court. The tournament served as a major

Elevating dancesport talents through intensive coaching

KUCHING: The Sarawak DanceSport Association (SDA) Latin Training Camp Workshop 2025 concluded successfully on Sunday after three days of intensive coaching sessions held from December 5 to 7 in Kuching. Jointly endorsed and supported by the Sarawak DanceSport Association (SDA), Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC) and the Sarawak State Sports Council

Alexis DanceSport Studio produces exceptional dancers

KUCHING: Fourteen young Sarawakian dancers from Alexis DanceSport Studio excelled in the recent ISTD Latin Medal Tests held in Kuching recently. The dancers from Alexis DanceSport Studio Sarawak achieved impressive results in the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing United Kingdom (ISTD) Latin Medal Tests held on November 26. Examinations

AI adoption advances under youth and tech initiatives

KUCHING: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a key component across many sectors in Sarawak, particularly in administration, automating repetitive tasks and enhancing efficiency in routine operations. Systems powered by AI now manage licence applications, form processing, and data management, allowing staff to focus on higher-priority tasks, reducing errors, and increasing

Two-day conference on State Budget next week

KUCHING: The Unit Komunikasi dan Awam Sarawak (UKAS) will host a two-day 2026 Sarawak Budget Conference from Dec 16 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching( BCCK). The upcoming programme aims to provide an essential platform for discussion on Sarawak’s fiscal priorities, economic direction and long-term development goals in line with

Two RTP projects approved for Jalan Semaba area

KUCHING: Kota Sentosa assemblyman, Wilfred Yap Yau Sin, officially handed over Letters of Award for two Rural Transformation Project (RTP) developments benefiting residents in the Jalan Semaba area today. The handover, conducted through the ‘Cabut Undi’ selection process, confirmed the appointment of contractors for two Padawan Municipal Council (MPP)-implemented projects