Friday, 26 December 2025

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

Red Crescent aids, educates needy families

KUCHING: The Welfare, Health & Community Sub-Committee of the Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Miri Branch recently visited two underprivileged families in Permyjaya and Tudan Desaras, offering support and educational talks. Dr. Uma Devi, the chairperson of the Sub-Committee, provided a comprehensive talk focusing on the dangers of plastic use, the

Minister visits one-stop early intervention centre

KUCHING: Minister for Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah conducted a courtesy visit to the One-Stop Early Intervention Centre (OSEIC) today. OSEIC is a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme by Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), initially funded with RM4 million, and later taken over by the

Colours of Hope initiative focuses on well-being

KUCHING: In a groundbreaking collaboration, Timberland Medical Centre is joining hands with Pertubuhan Pemulihan Dalam Komuniti (PDK) Sentuhan Kasih Kuching for the upcoming programme, “Colours of Hope: Embracing Abilities through Art,” scheduled for March 1. This initiative focuses on the well-being, empowerment, and integration of individuals with different abilities within

Cousin holds on to Melanau words of wisdom

KUCHING: Mastura Rapaee, a cousin of the late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, says she will always remember and cherish the words of advice he gave her. In the Mukah Melanau dialect it goes something like this: “Menak daau berpada-berpada menak jaat kak sekali,” which means “Do good cautiously,

35 teams enter Sarawak Hornbill Team Cup 2024

KUCHING: The Sarawak Hornbill Team Cup 2024 (SHTC24) is scheduled to take place at Megalanes, Batu Kawa here, from March 4 to 9, featuring 35 teams from various states, including Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Kedah, Pahang, Negeri Sembilan, Johor, Sabah, and host Sarawak. Jakarta, Indonesia’s team, will also be participating in this six-day

NGO, partners mobilise support for flood victims

KUCHING: In response to the severe rainstorm last weekend, Hope Place Kuching, in collaboration with the Civil Defence Force (APM) and the Malaysian Volunteer Corps Department (RELA), has taken action to support individuals displaced by the flooding at various relief centres. In a statement, Hope Place visited three flood centres

Miri’s FAMA Fest in March to promote agro products

KUCHING: The Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) will be hosting the FAMA Fest 2024 at Bintang Megamall Miri from March 1 to 4. Sarawak FAMA director Ramli Mat Sani stated that approximately 34 entrepreneurs are gearing up to cater to the needs of both domestic and international markets. “The purpose

72 Ramadan Bazaar lots up for grabs at Medan Niaga Satok

KUCHING: A total of 72 Ramadan Bazaar lots will be offered at Medan Niaga Satok here for interested traders in conjunction with the upcoming fasting month. Members of the public who are interested can obtain the relevant forms at the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) office on Feb 20 at

Vaccination event scheduled four times yearly

KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) will conduct a rabies vaccination programme from twice a year to four times yearly. Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng stated that MBKS is collaborating with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) such as the Sarawak Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA). “So far,

Heritage mural trail to add zest to city

KUCHING: Plans are afoot to connect the city’s north and south council areas through what is being billed as a Heritage Mural Trail. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said this would be done this year after work is completed on a mural at Padungan. “Starting