Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

Gawai-Kaamatan concert to highlight STF Gawai Dayak event

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

Six AZAM youth bound for Bandung competition

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

Eighteen get to grips with public speaking

KUCHING: Eighteen aspiring public speakers took their first step towards developing communication and leadership skills at the Toastmasters Speechcraft Workshop here. The one-day interactive workshop held at the Kuching Community Social Support Centre (CSSC) offered them practical exposure to public speaking in a supportive environment. Designed as an outreach initiative

Premier’s pol-secs lodge police reports against online insults

KUCHING: Eight political secretaries to the Premier, in a united show of loyalty and resolve, lodged a police report today against a Facebook user accused of posting derogatory and inflammatory remarks about Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his family. The social media post, allegedly made by

Sarawak shine in Dubai with badminton bronze

DUBAI: Sarawak’s pride soared on the international stage as para badminton athlete Nurzammietul Syafiqqah Mohamad Zamberi clinched a bronze medal in the mixed doubles at the 6th Fazza Para Badminton International Dubai 2025. Representing Malaysia, Syafiqqah’s remarkable performance helped boost the national team’s medal haul to an impressive tally of

Triumphs and trials of single mothers

KUCHING: Single mothers walk a road filled with both immense challenges and powerful triumphs. Behind every small victory is a story of resilience, love, and unwavering determination, stories that often go unheard, yet deserve to be celebrated. Sarawak Tribune spoke with three mothers to get their views, shedding light on

Night service counter receives good response

KUCHING: The night service counter opened by Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kuching Branch at the premises of Life Cafe here received an encouraging response from the local community. A survey by Sarawak Tribune at the location on Thursday found that members of the public, especially youth and adults, had

Elderly visually impaired woman gets much-needed aid from NGO

KUCHING: A 75-year-old visually impaired woman from Kampung Tijirak here received much-needed assistance recently from local NGO, Hope Place Kuching (Persatuan Kebajikan Harapan Kuching). Catherine Kayeng Suter, affectionately known as Aunty Kayeng, lives with her daughter, Sylvia, and three young grandchildren. Despite her age and visual impairment – she suffers

iRandau 2025 Conference blends knowledge, culture, community

BINTULU: The iRandau 2025 Conference, organised by Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus (UPMKB), returns for its third edition with a unique approach, as it is set to take place at a longhouse in Kampung Lebu’ Kulit, Sungai Asap in Belaga, from July 2-4. Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus Director, Professor

Move to enhance biodiversity conservation via digital tools

KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus and Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) have embarked on a strategic partnership aimed at transforming biodiversity conservation through digital innovation. This collaboration underscores Sarawak’s progressive vision of protecting its natural heritage using advanced technologies, education and cross-sector partnerships. By harnessing the power of artificial