Monday, 12 January 2026

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

Lantern Charity Walk to light up Kuching on Sept 27

KUCHING: The city will soon glow with the warm lights of unity, community spirit and compassion as the Lantern Charity Walk 2025, Reunion in Cat City, takes place on September 27 at the MBKS foyer, starting from 6:00 pm. This meaningful three-kilometre (3-km) fun walk invites participants of all ages

Hope Place reaches out to child in need

KUCHING: Non-governmental organisation (NGO), Hope Place Kuching, recently visited a four-year-old girl, Nor Nadia Talomi, who was diagnosed with failure to thrive and speech delay. Despite her medical condition, Nor Nadia, who is from Kampung Muhibbah, Seberang Pending, remains cheerful and active. Her mother, Edawati, 31, said the journey to

AYS Toastmasters Club holdsLeadership Installation Night

KUCHING: The AZAM Young Souls (AYS) Toastmasters Club, under the guidance of AZAM Sarawak and with full support from the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Sarawak (MYSED), successfully held its Leadership Installation Night for the 2025/2026 term on July 19 in Kuching. This meaningful event marked another milestone

Village roads to be upgraded with concrete surfaces

KUCHING: Two village roads in Bintangor will have better access once the concrete road construction project is completed. The roads involved are Jalan Siung Hwrong Sungai Tulai and Jalan Rumah Musa in the Jalan Chai Hing area. This is made possible through the initiative of Deputy Minister of Natural Resources

Magnum sponsors RM45,000 to enliven Kuching Festival

KUCHING: Magnum Bhd (Magnum) has reaffirmed its long-standing partnership with the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) by contributing RM45,000 towards the upcoming Kuching Festival Food Fair 2025. The contribution marks yet another milestone in the collaboration between Magnum and MBKS, a partnership that has spanned over three decades in support

Borneo Oil and Gas Supply Base showcases capabilities at IEW 2025

KUCHING: Borneo Oil and Gas Supply Base Sdn Bhd (BOGSB) reinforced its key role in Sarawak’s energy sector through its participation in the International Energy Week (IEW) 2025, held from July 15 to 17 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). As Sarawak’s only dedicated supply base, BOGSB showcased its

Sarawak General Hospital encourages staff to prioritise safety-first culture

KUCHING: Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) officially launched its Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Week 2025 today at the CRC Auditorium, underscoring its commitment to workplace safety and the well-being of healthcare workers. The event was officiated by Political Secretary to the Premier, Kho Teck Wan, who delivered the keynote address

Sarawak enhances early childhood education

KUCHING: Sarawak continues to strengthen its commitment to inclusive early childhood education through strategic collaboration with the National Association of Early Childhood Care & Education Malaysia (NAECCEM) and Tokyo Education & Inclusion Consultancy (Toy8). This initiative serves as a key driver in building a comprehensive support system for children with

Homeless Transit Centre commences operations

KUCHING: A new chapter in Sarawak’s social care initiative began as the Homeless Transit Centre or Tempat Transit Gelandangan (TTG) here officially commenced operations, offering shelter, safety and support services for the homeless community. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development and operated by

NGO brings much-needed support to SMK Long Bedian

LONG BEDIAN: Hope Place Kuching recently carried out an impactful outreach mission to Long Bedian, bringing much-needed educational support to SMK Long Bedian and its students. The total value of the aid contributed during the visit amounted to RM35,000. The journey to the remote Penan village began on July 4