Monday, 11 August 2025

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

Drug free drive strengthens community ties

BELAGA: The Sarawak National Security Council (NSC) conducted a Drug Free Community Safety Strengthening Programme at Lebu Kulit, Sungai Asap to foster cooperation between government agencies and local community to combat drug abuse. The initiative was held on Saturday with the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) Sibu and the Lebu Kulit

Cancer patient faces grim reality in hope

KUCHING: At just 33 years of age, Chai Chee Yieng is living each day with the painful reality of Stage 4 cervical cancer. But despite the immense challenges, Chai continues to fight for her life, holding on to the hope of a brighter future. “I feel so frustrated and helpless,

Book out on Rhyme & Reflection in the Rainforest

KUCHING: Sarawak-born writer, heritage advocate and former business consultant James S. L. Yong has released his latest book, “Rhyme & Reflection in the Rainforest” a personal collection of poems and short reflections. The book invites readers to rediscover the sights, sounds, stories, and sensibilities of life in Sarawak and beyond.

Abdul Karim applauds WAK Miri Festival’s creative spirit

MIRI: Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, paid a visit today to the WAK Miri Festival 2025 at the Miri Handicraft Centre. He was warmly welcomed by organisers, participants and members of the city’s energetic and diverse creative community. Now in its second

Federal, state’s welfare aid systems integrated under eBantuanJKM

KUCHING: In a significant step towards improving the delivery of welfare assistance, the federal government and the Sarawak government have officially merged their welfare aid systems under a single platform known as eBantuanJKM. The integration is aimed at enhancing transparency, streamlining aid processes, and preventing misuse of public funds. Federal

2,002 high-value indigenous tree saplings planted

SABAL: Forest Department Sarawak (FDS), in partnership with Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB) and the Department of Environment Sarawak (DOE), has planted 2,002 indigenous tree saplings at Sabal Forest Reserve as part of a continued joint forest restoration effort. This initiative is one of SEB’s 10-Year Integrated Planting, Protection, and Habitat

Hope Place reaches out to malnourished boy from poor family

KUCHING: An eight-year-old boy from Kampung Taee, Serian, is now receiving much-needed assistance from Hope Place Kuching after being referred by a social worker from Serian Hospital. Romy Demian Mary lives with his mother, two siblings and grandparents in a dilapidated wooden stilt house. According to his medical report and

Over 4,000 visitors throng Pustaka Negeri Sarawak booth in PWTC

KUCHING: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak continues to showcase its commitment to nurturing a knowledge-driven society by taking part in the prestigious Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (PBAKL) 2025, which was held at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) recently. Running from May 23 to June 1, the event attracted more than

Negeri Sembilan visitors tour Sarawak DUN Building

KUCHING: A delegation from the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly (DUN) conducted a working and benchmarking visit to the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly today. The delegation, led by the Speaker of the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly, Datuk MK Ibrahim Abdul Rahman, was warmly received by Speaker of the Sarawak