Thursday, 19 March 2026

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

Kabong’s housing, town extension projects ahead of schedule

KABONG: Two major development projects in Kabong – the Affordable Housing Project under the Village Expansion Scheme (SPK) at Kampung Hulu Kabong and the Kabong New Town Extension – are progressing ahead of schedule, according to the Land Custody and Development Authority (LCDA). Implemented under the state’s People’s Project initiative,

Youths tell what Malaysia Day means to them

AS the nation observes Malaysia Day, young Sarawakians took time out to give their take on how the nation’s founding ideals continue to inspire them. For many, the occasion is not only about remembering history, but also about reflecting on their hopes, dreams and responsibilities as citizens. From unity and

Hetty Koes Endang thrills Miri crowd, concert raises funds for cancer support

MIRI: Indonesian legendary singing icon Hetty Koes Endang wowed thousands of fans with her performance at the Hetty Koes Endang & Friends concert at Miri Indoor Stadium here, last night (Sept 14). The 67-year-old diva, fondly known as Bunda Hetty, delivered an electrifying show filled with passion and emotional depth,

Malaysia Day Fun Walk brings together Satok community

KUCHING: The vibrant streets of Satok came alive early this morning as more than 600 participants joined the inaugural Malaysia Day Fun Walk Satok Edition 1.0, a community event celebrating Malaysia Day through health, unity and patriotic spirit. Flagging off at the Datuk Amar Juma’ani Bridge at 6.00 am, the

Special talk on the habitat of spiders on Sept 19

KUCHING: The Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC) will be hosting a special talk titled “Sarawak Biodiversity Insights: featuring The Habitat & Advantages of Spiders in Tropical Rainforests by Bruce Teo” on September 19, 2025. The session will be delivered by Bruce Teo, founder of Bruce Wildlife Nature & Adventure, who is

Rabies cases surge with 45 dogs infected

KUCHING: A total of 45 free-roaming dogs have tested positive for rabies following examinations of 469 animal samples captured in rabies-risk areas across Sarawak. Datuk Dr Adrian Susin Ambud, the Director of the Sarawak Veterinary Department, stated that the figure was derived from 10 per cent of animals found in

Financial literacy workshop on ‘My Money & Me’ on Sept 27

MIRI: The Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC) and Pustaka Negeri Sarawak are collaborating to host its flagship financial literacy programme, titled “My Money & Me” to be held at Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, Miri on 27 September. The half-day workshop, themed “Think Before You Follow, Wise Money Tomorrow”, is scheduled to

Hope Place extends help to a struggling family

KUCHING: A middle-aged man was left with piling problems and misfortune after he was involved in a tragic motorbike accident. Fu Ten Foo, 51, now suffers from mental illness and is unable to work, barely surviving financially while living with his brothers in Tapah. “During our visit, we found Fu

UNIMAS delegation engages in cultural diplomacy to Xi’an

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A delegation of four staff members and twelve students from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) is participating in a five-day mobility programme in Xi’an, China. This mobility initiative is organised in collaboration between UNIMAS Global and the Consulate General of Malaysia in Xi’an, reflecting a shared commitment to cultural

Gear up educators and children for AI wave

KUCHING: Sarawak must be prepared early for the wave of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology development by strengthening skills mastery among educators and children. Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, who is the Santubong Member of Parliament, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said the increasing global use of such