Sunday, 22 March 2026

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

Purrfect Studio hosts punk rock event on June 28

KUCHING: Get ready for a night of fast riffs, raw energy, and sing-along anthems as Purrfect Goes Punk Vol.1 takes over Purrfect Studio this Saturday (June 28). Starting at 7.30pm, this one-night-only gig promises a raucous celebration of punk rock and pop punk sounds, featuring a line-up of both legendary

Ministry launches SMART drive to empower rural communities

KUCHING: The Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, in collaboration with Sarawak Skills, has launched the 2025 Sustainable Modern Agriculture Through Rural Technopreneurship (SMART) programme. This initiative is part of the Rural ICT Training and Development Programme, aimed at empowering rural communities through exposure to smart agriculture and

Worrying drug abuse trend warrants vape ban

SIBU: The Sibu Division Drug Eradication Action Council (MTMD) Meeting No. 1/25 has unanimously expressed its solidarity in support of the vape ban here and Sarawak in general. According to Sibu Resident and Chairman of the MTMD Sibu Division meeting, Abang Mohammad Porkan Abang Budiman, the current drug abuse situation

Curtin students gain insights into hospitality sector

MIRI: In an effort to connect academic learning with real-world business practices, marketing students from Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) embarked on an industry visit to Mercure Hotel Miri, recently. During the visit they gained first hand exposure to cutting-edge hospitality marketing strategies and digital tools shaping the industry. Organised

SDNU donates necessities to fire victims

SIBU: The Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) Sibu has stepped forward to show solidarity and compassion for the residents of Rumah Jonathan Budun, Tanjung Penasu, who lost their longhouse to a devastating fire on Monday evening (June 16). In a tragic turn of events, the nine-door longhouse was completely engulfed

Minister lauds collaboration in tourism, gastronomy, creative industries

KUCHING: Sarawak takes immense pride in hosting a global gathering that celebrates culture, creativity and collaboration, said Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak, Datuk Sebastian Ting. He said this when delivering the closing speech on behalf of his Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, during

MCMC sues Telegram channels

CYBERJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has taken firm legal action by filing a civil suit against two Telegram channels, “Edisi Siasat” and “Edisi Khas”, identified for disseminating content that allegedly violates the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. The content shared by these channels is said to have

Uggah acknowledges AZAM’s role in Sarawak’s development

KUCHING: Angkatan Zaman Mangsang (AZAM) Sarawak plays a vital role in supporting the regional development agenda towards 2030 and beyond. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, said the organisation not only serves as a strategic communication channel but also contributes directly to efforts towards fostering an inclusive, resilient society

SMC cautions the public on the upgrading of roadworks

SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has announced a scheduled improvement works for the existing Sibu Feeder Bus/Sibu Town Bus Transit Point, aimed at enhancing road infrastructure and commuter facilities in the area. According to a notice issued by the SMC, the project would involve road works and the upgrading

Swinburne Sarawak launches 2+2 Global Pathway for Interior Architecture degree

KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus has introduced a global pathway to earn a Bachelor of Design (Interior Architecture) (Honours) during its GradX 2025 event on June 14. Through this 2+2 Global Pathway, students will enrol in the Bachelor of Design programme from the start of their studies at