Saturday, 14 March 2026

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

I-CATS own-designed CubeSats serve as a powerful research tool

KUCHING: As space technology becomes more accessible, i-CATS University College (i-CATS) is using cube satellites to nurture a new generation of Malaysian space talents. Known as CubeSats, these small modular satellites measure ten centimetres per unit, offering lower costs and faster development than traditional spacecraft. “At i-CATS, students gain rare

Grand Margherita, Riverside Hotels set to host iftar

KUCHING: Three leading hotels here are set to enliven the Ramadan atmosphere by offering distinctive iftar experiences through their signature buffet spreads, starting from Feb 20. The Grand Margherita Hotel, Riverside Majestic Hotel Puteri Wing and Riverside Majestic Hotel Astana Wing will each present a different theme – Original Macam-Macam

Rahmah sale draws families to discounted daily essentials

KUCHING: A visit to Goceli at The Hills Shopping Mall here during the ongoing Jualan Rahmah MADANI (Rahmah Sale) found steady crowds of shoppers taking advantage of lower-priced daily necessities as families look to ease the cost of living. Many were observed purchasing essential groceries such as rice, cooking oil,

Singing prodigy set to embrace global fame

KUCHING: Sarawak’s young vocal prodigy Aleysha Shareef Van Der Horst is continuing her meteoric rise after qualifying for major international music competitions in Europe and the United States. The 12-year-old singer has secured a place in the 17th Sanremo Junior World Finals, set for April 14, 2026, at Teatro Ariston,

Leadership programme challenging current decision-making thought on Feb 7

KUCHING: A leadership programme challenging growth-at-all-costs thinking will be held here, addressing how young leaders make decisions within real social and ecological limits. Known as ‘Leading Within the Donut: Young Leaders for a Future’, the session is designed to respond to pressures prioritising speed and scale over people, ecosystems and

Kuching taekwondo club welcomes Korean team for skill and cultural exchange

KUCHING: The Kuching Taekwondo & Self-Defence Club (WTF) recently hosted a 21-member taekwondo team from Seoul, Korea for a Short-Term Overseas Training Camp, marking a meaningful international exchange for both teams. The visiting Yeongdo Taekwondo Team from Seoul trained alongside local coaches and players, focusing on technical drills, sparring sessions

STATOS urges Sarawak producers to tap global markets at FHA 2026

SINGAPORE: Sarawak-based food and beverage producers are invited to showcase their products at the Sarawak Pavilion during Food & Hospitality Asia (FHA) 2026, Asia’s premier international trade exhibition. The four-day event will be held from April 21 to 24 at Singapore Expo, attracting global buyers, distributors and hospitality industry leaders.

Senari Synergy pays courtesy visit to Premier, contributes RM445,000 in zakat

KUCHING: Senari Synergy Sdn Bhd paid a courtesy visit to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, during which RM445,000 in business zakat was handed over to Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak. The zakat handover was witnessed by Abang Johari, together with Sarawak Islamic Council president Datuk Misnu Taha, at

Satok Ramadan Bazaar to feature 108 stalls after transparent online ballot

KUCHING: A total of 108 stalls have completed an online ballot process to secure trading lots at the Satok Ramadan Bazaar on Tuesday (Jan 27). The ballot process was organised by the Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) as an improvement measure to ensure more systematic, transparent and fair management of

Yap presents fund to upgrade Kota Sentosa clinic facilities

KUCHING: Kota Sentosa assemblyan Wilfred Yap contributed RM8,500 to Kota Sentosa Health Clinic through the Minor Rural Project (MRP) funds during the recent clinic advisory panel meeting. The allocation included RM3,500 for an LED advertisement board to improve public information delivery and another RM5,000 for the purchase of dental equipment