KUCHING: The Maal Hijrah Festival 1447H/2025, organised by the Sarawak State Mosque Welfare Trust Board (LAKMNS), will take place over 10 days from June 20 to 29, making it the longest-running edition since its inception. Its Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Abang Wahap Abang Julai, said this year’s festival has been
SIBU: Sibu Hospital is appealing to the public for help in locating the next-of-kin or family members of a 58-year-old Chinese male patient, Tiong Teck Chee. His last known address is No. 70, Level 3, Jalan Pedada, Pusat Pedada 2, 96000 Sibu, Sarawak. According to a press statement issued by
THE Bukit Lima swimming pool in Sibu has been fully upgraded following the completion of a RM3.497 million enhancement project on May 15, 2024. The revamped facility is now poised to become a key centre for nurturing aquatic sports talent in central Sarawak. Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur
LUNDU: Efforts are underway to beef-up provisions under the Child Act 2001 to strengthen child protection in Malaysia. Women, Family and Community Development Minister, Datuk Sri Nancy Shukri, revealed that amendments would be made to tighten the law to ensure better safety and protection of children’s rights. “We are working
KUCHING: The Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) is actively diversifying its tourism products by introducing the latest instalment of lighted pop-up festival series. This whole month of May, festival goers can experience the inaugural ‘Ooo Haa! Gawai Pop-Up Market 2025’. The event brings together community, culture and colour in two unforgettable
KUCHING: True educational reform begins in the classroom, the most fundamental unit of the school, according to Education Minister, Fadhlina Sidek. She lauded the dedication of teachers who have implemented meaningful changes that directly benefit students’ learning experiences, stating that the commitment shown by educators across Malaysia continues to drive
KUCHING: In the quiet yet determined heart of rural Sarawak, where chalkboards meet rainforest backdrops and resources are often stretched thin, one teacher has proven that innovation, empathy and perseverance can reshape the future of education. Muhammad Nazmi Rosli, 32, an English teacher and senior administrative assistant from SK Long
JAKARTA, Indonesia: A delegation from Angkatan Zaman Mansang Sarawak (AZAM Sarawak) and its youth wing, AZAM Young Souls (AYS), made a courtesy visit to OIC Youth Indonesia here as an initial step towards strengthening strategic cooperation between Malaysian and Indonesian youth. The delegation was warmly received by the president of
KUCHING: The Sarawak Tourism Federation (STF) Gawai Dayak Open House 2025 will be held on June 7 at Rumah Veriland, Engkeranji, Layar, Betong. A highlight is a special Gawai-Kaamatan Concert, which will bring together cultural performances from both Sarawak and Sabah — a celebration of the rich heritage of the
KUCHING: AZAM Sarawak will send six representatives of AZAM Youth Superheroes (AYS) to compete at the Toastmasters 15th Annual Conference 2025, in Bandung, Indonesia. All six delegates are active members of the AYS Speaker Club, an initiative under AZAM Sarawak that champions public speaking excellence in both Bahasa Melayu and