Thursday, 17 July 2025

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

Kuching’s first-ever park for autistic children launched

KUCHING: A new inclusive sensory park, the first of its kind in Kuching, was officially launched today. Its aim is to create a safe, engaging space for autistic children while raising awareness and fostering community involvement in embracing neurodiversity. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian lauded the initiative

Gawai joy unites Kanowit longhouse in festive spirit

KANOWIT: The Gawai Dayak festivities at Rumah Panjang Maling Nyapang, Sungai Maong, Jalan Kanowit-Durin, were marked by vibrant celebrations and community spirit. The Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK), together with the local youth and women’s groups (Belia & Beliawanis), organised a series of exciting events over four days in

Newly installed pipes resolve water issues for Pasai longhouses

SIBU: Sibu Water Board’s (SWB’s) effort to install new pipes has successfully resolved the water supply issue in about 10 longhouses at Pasai, Bawang Assan. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan Chairman, Councilor Kevin Lau Kor Jie, said the installation had already been completed, but some adjustments on the

Tiong leads PDP in longhouse Gawai visits with unity message

BINTULU: In celebration of the first day of Gawai Dayak, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, joined his Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) team in visiting six longhouses across Kemena and Suai here. The longhouses visited were Rumah Inggol Ranggong, Rumah Changgai Dali, Rumah Joe

Highlanders’ Games Carnival celebrates 25 years of outstanding achievement

MIRI: Kelab Sukan Highlanders (KSH) marked a major milestone when it hosted the Closing Dinner for its 25th Games Carnival at the FORUM Cultural Centre here, attended by over 780 guests from across Sarawak and beyond. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring), Datuk Gerawat Gala,

Kota Sentosa rep slams DAP Sarawak for toxic, divisive politics

KUCHING: Kota Sentosa Assemblyman, Wilfred Yap Sau Sin, has issued a strong rebuttal against recent criticisms from the Democratic Action Party (DAP), labelling them as distorted and baseless. He accused the opposition party of prioritising personal attacks over mature and constructive political dialogue. Yap said the DAP continues to deflect

Sarawak International Choral Festival and Symposium in June

KUCHING: Sarawak is poised to make a bold mark on the global music scene with the debut of the Sarawak International Choral Festival & Symposium (SICFest & SICSym) 2025, a ground-breaking event that will take place from June 13 to 15 at the Hikmah Exchange Event Centre here. Jointly organised

Preserving cherished culinary traditions of the Teochew community

KUCHING: In celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival, the Kuching Teochew Association is pleased to announce the successful launch of the ‘Online Blossoming Taste of Teochew’ virtual culinary training programme. This initiative, held on May 24, was organised in collaboration with the Chao’an District, Returned Overseas Chinese Federation, and the

YPS ‘sape’ ambassadors captivate audiences at festival

KUALA LUMPUR: The spirit of Sarawakian culture came alive at Central Market Kuala Lumpur from May 23 to 25 as the Borneo Native Festival (BNF) returned with vibrant energy and pride. Among the festival’s many highlights, the Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS) booth emerged as a major attraction, drawing over a

Sarawak pioneers new roaming apps without physical SIM cards

SINGAPORE: A bold leap into the digital future was marked today with the official launch of Cloud Telecom’s eSIMM ROAM, the first Sarawak-built app offering instant global connectivity via eSIM technology. Held at the Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office Singapore (STATOS), the event celebrated a new era of roaming without