Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

Blood donation campaign at KPJ Kuching on May 3

KUCHING: KPJ Kuching Specialist Hospital, in collaboration with the Malaysian Red Crescent Stampin Branch, will be organising a blood donation campaign on Saturday, May 3. The event will take place at KPJ Kuching Specialist Hospital from 9.00 am to 2.00 pm. The campaign aims to help sustain the blood supply

Hoisting of Ibu Pertiwi flag this Sunday

KUCHING: The Raising of the Ibu Pertiwi Flag Ceremony for the April edition will be held this Sunday at Dataran Ibu Pertiwi here and will be officiated by Utility and Telecommunication Minister, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi. The Ibu Pertiwi Flag Raising Ceremony is a monthly event organised by the Kuching

Nando’s Vivacity delivers whole new restaurant experience

BY AMYLY YONG & FASIHA KHUSHIRI KUCHING: Nando’s is turning up the heat at Vivacity Megamall with a bold new look and an even bolder menu, bringing Sarawakians on a sensory journey to the heart of Southern Africa. Known for its legendary flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken, Nando’s now offers more ways

Indonesian Consul General praised for boosting cross-border transport ties

KUCHING: The Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Kuching, Raden Sigit Witjaksono, will conclude his three-year term at the end of April and return to Jakarta on May 1. In appreciation of his contributions, Sarawak’s Transport Minister, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, hosted a courtesy visit with Raden

Temporary road closure near Darul Ibadah Mosque

KUCHING: The main entrance road to Darul Ibadah Mosque, Batu Kawa will be temporarily closed for four weeks, from April 29 to May 27, due to upgrading works on the drainage system under Phase 1 of the Batu Kawah Infrastructure Improvement Project (Zone 6). The closure is part of efforts

SMK Long Bedian achieves perfect SPM rate

KUCHING: Despite its remote location, 197 kilometres from Miri city, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Long Bedian in Baram has proven that distance is no obstacle to academic excellence, emerging as one of the schools in Sarawak that achieved outstanding results in the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination. Minister for

SPM average grade improves in 2024

KUCHING: Sarawak has recorded a significant milestone in the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) results, with the state’s Average Grade Point (GPN) improving to 4.84 from 4.92 the previous year – the best performance since Bahasa Melayu and History were made compulsory pass subjects in 2013. Sarawak’s Minister of Education,

SHEDA expecting 60 booths at August property expo

KUCHING: The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (SHEDA) Property Expo 2025 will take place on August 22-24 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). Touted as the largest property exhibition in Sarawak, this annual showcase will gather leading developers, home lifestyle exhibitors, and property seekers under one roof.

AZAM can provide platform to explain state’s initiatives

KUCHING: Angkatan Zaman Mansang (AZAM) Sarawak has been called upon to amplify its role in educating the public on Sarawak’s development plans by hosting more forums and dialogue sessions across the state. Sarawak Deputy Secretary (Operations), Datuk Hii Chang Kee, highlighted that while the state has launched major initiatives under

Sarawak faces doctor shortage, seeks healthcare autonomy urgently

KUCHING: Sarawak is currently facing a shortage of over 2,000 doctors, putting immense pressure on the state’s rapidly growing healthcare system, revealed Sarawak Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. He stated that according to national standards, Sarawak should have at least 6,000 doctors. However, the state only has