Friday, 2 January 2026

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

Attractive cash prizes for Para SUKMA photography, videography contest

KUCHING: A Photography and Videography competition on Para SUKMA XXI 2024 Games will be held to enliven the atmosphere throughout the sports period. The competition features three categories: Open, Youth, and Videography, offering total cash prize of RM15,500. For the open category, the first, second, and third-place winners will receive

Youth camp seeks to nurture holistic growth of young

KUCHING: A Youth Camp was held here last month to nurture the intellectual and holistic growth of young minds. Coordinated  by the Youth Empowerment Society Sarawak (YESSarawak) it aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals. The camp was held

Deadline nears for DEA2024

KUCHING: Time is running out for Sarawak’s digital pioneers to be recognised! The prestigious Sarawak Digital Economy Awards (Sarawak DEA2024) is organised by the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) and celebrates groundbreaking achievements in digital transformation across various industries. Sarawak DEA2024 coincides with the highly anticipated 7th International Digital Economy Conference

STU presses for continued efforts to overcome challenges

KUCHING: Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) has called for continued efforts to overcome challenges facing schools in the state. Its president Kullin Djayang said the recent recruitment of 1,000 teachers was a significant step forward to address teacher shortages. Speaking at the 27th STU Biennial Conference, which was officiated by Deputy

Baby girl born on Malaysia Day

KUCHING: KPJ Kuching Specialist Hospital celebrated the birth of a ‘Malaysia Day’ baby girl delivered on Sept 16. The newborn, weighted 2.91 kg was delivered at 10.44 pm marking a joyous occasion for both her family and the hospital. The proud mother, Lebiana Nikal, expressed her delight at the arrival

Teras’ quest to strengthen position

BINTULU: The Parti Tenaga Rakyat Sarawak (Teras) is striving to fortify its position within Sarawak’s political sphere in the hope of being recogniSed as a component party of Barisan Nasional (BN). Affendi Jeman, the chairman, has expressed unwavering confidence in the enduring support of Sarawak’s populace for BN, highlighting BN’s

Petronas championship could produce a star

KUCHING: Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu, has urged young footballers to seize the opportunity to compete in the 2024 Petronas Closed Youth Football Championship as a stepping stone to a professional career. Speaking at the championship’s opening ceremony at Sarawak Stadium on Friday, Rentap said

Concerns raised over swimming pool

SARIKEI: Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii, who also serves as the Sarikei MP and Repok Assemblyman, has expressed concern regarding the damaged equipment at the Sarikei Swimming Pool. Among the four available water pumps, only one is currently operational. He has urged

Sarawak Para SUKMA prepares for glory

KUCHING: The Sarawak Para SUKMA Badminton Team engaged in a friendly match against the Attapers Club at the Kampung Semeba Multi-Purpose Hall in Kuching today as part of their preparations for the Para SUKMA XXI 2024 Games, slated to be held in Sarawak from September 23 to September 27. This

Padawan, Yibin bond over ART

KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (PMC) has forged a new friendship city relationship with Yibin City in China’s Sichuan Province. The partnership was solidified during a visit by Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin on Monday (Sept 9). Lee, accompanied by PMC officials, had previously visited Yibin City to