KUCHING: A total of RM200,000 has been successfully raised by the Muslim community in the state and the Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) to assist flood victims in several areas across the country at the end of 2024. Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, said that
KUCHING: Villagers and community leaders in Tanjung Embang, Asajaya are bracing for the transformation that the proposed development of a deep-sea port and a new international airport in Tanjung Embang will bring to the area. They agree that the mega projects will transform the development landscape in the Asajaya and
KUCHING: The Sarawak CSO-SDG Alliance has delivered food aid to 89 flood victims at Rumah Panjai Ason Tembawai Kapok, Ulu Awik, Saratok. The collaborative initiative was carried out in collaboration with Hope Place, Rise Against Hunger Malaysia, Malaysian Red Crescent Stampin, Pertubuhan Pembangunan Insan Sarawak (PPIS), and Delphi Marketing Sdn
KUCHING: Many look forward to festive gatherings with family and friends at this time of the year. However, for some, the season brings little relief in terms of coping with their daily struggles. Just days before the Chinese New Year celebration, Hope Place Kuching visited an elderly woman who, despite
SEMATAN: The federal government has allocated RM1 billion in 2024 to support the Sejahtera Komuniti MADANI (SejaTi MADANI) programme, providing grants of up to RM100,000 per community to implement various initiatives. Women, Family, and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said in Sarawak, the programme’s implementation is strengthened through
KUCHING: Sarawak is set for significant economic growth and dynamic property development in 2025, with strong government initiatives and sustainable strategies leading the way. In stating this Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (Sheda) adviser, Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok, highlighted the global geopolitical landscape’s potential impact on the economy.
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) is set to establish a Faculty of Law, making it the first university in Sarawak to offer programmes in this field. UNIMAS Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr Ahmad Hata Rasit, said that this initiative is being undertaken to meet Sarawak’s need for legal expertise, particularly
KUALA LUMPUR: The largest jackpot in Malaysian history of RM121.7 million from Supreme Toto 6/58 was won and shared by over 60 winners on Jan 18. Among the winners, six from Selangor and 45 from Negri Sembilan managed to walk away with the larger portion of the jackpot amounting to
KUCHING: The Sibu and Miri Visitor Information Centres (VICs) under the Sarawak Tourism Board are thrilled to present the Lunar New Year Market: Spring in the City, a vibrant pop-up celebration taking place on Jan 25 to 26 at the VIC Sibu Garden and VIC Miri Garden. Over the two
SIBU: The Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sibu Branch has brought festive cheer by decorating its office with vibrant red ornaments to welcome the upcoming Chinese New Year, which falls on January 29. Its office now glows with red, symbolising joy and blessings, creating a lively and festive atmosphere for