Saturday, 3 January 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Kuching City beats PDRM FC for first home win

KUCHING: Kuching City secured their first home win of the season by defeating PDRM FC with a score of 2-0 in the Malaysia Super League last night (Jul 12). The Cats applied early pressure on PDRM FC, forcing defensive errors that led to Jordan Mintah receiving the ball after a

Four venues race against time for SUKMA

SAMARAHAN: Four venues are currently racing against time to be ready for athletes competing in the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) from Aug 17 to 24. Deputy Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu identified the as a cricket field, an archery range, the hockey stadium in Padungan

Belaga’s iconic ‘Mee Ikan Labang’ rooted in tradition and flavour

BELAGA a bustling quaint town, awakens with activity in the morning, gradually settling into a quieter rhythm after lunch as fewer cars grace its roads. Nestled among its culinary treasures is the renowned ‘Mee Ikan Labang’ shop, a multi-generational fixture known for its delightful offerings. Stepping inside, one immediately senses

Sarawakian Twins Shine at World Championships of Performing Arts

KUCHING: Aleysha Shareef was thrilled as she proudly accepted a scholarship from the esteemed New York Film Academy after her outstanding performance and gold medal win at the 27th World Championships of Performing Arts. “I was really excited when they mentioned that I got a gold medal and a champion,

Suziana Sampang crowned ‘Daven Kayan Unak’ fashion show winner

BELAGA: Suziana Sampang was overjoyed after she was crowned as the ‘Daven Kayan Unak’ winner for the adult category at the Belaga District level ‘Pesta Do Ledoh 2024’. The ‘Daven Kayan Unak’ is a fashion show consisting of three categories – adult, veteran and children, which displays elements of traditional

Embrace new technologies, Belaga residents urged

BELAGA: Belaga residents are urged to embrace new technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) as times evolve. “It is a digitally advanced world we live in today, your personal data is important and you should not lose your phones either, especially now that scams are rampant. “Have your phones with you

Hulu Rajang MP suggests cultural committees to preserve culture and tradition

BELAGA: A cultural committee within the Village Security and Development Committees (JKKKs) has been suggested to preserve traditions and cultures for future generations. Deputy Minister of Digital Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong said the committee would enable the younger generation to uphold the tradition when the elders are gone. “When the

Two-storey farmhouse razed by fire in Sarikei

SARIKEI: A two-storey farmhouse at Jalan Meruton – Jalan Hong Ming was completely destroyed by fire today (Jul 7). The State Fire and Rescue Operations Centre (Bomba) said it received an emergency call pertaining to the incident at 12.41pm. The Sarikei fire station was dispatched to the scene, where they

Man injured in early morning fire

KUCHING: A man sustained injuries to his left leg while attempting to extinguish a fire that broke out at Kampung Pulo Hulu here today (July 7). The State Fire and Rescue Operations Centre (Bomba) received a distress call at 1.11am pertaining to the incident. Firefighters from the Petra Jaya fire

First-ever ‘Pesta Do Ledoh’ celebrates Kayan culture

BELAGA: The Kayans of Uma Kahei in Belaga celebrated their culture for the first time in a festival called ‘Pesta Do Ledoh,’ held from July 5 to July 6. The atmosphere was vibrant as Kayan men and women adorned themselves in colourful traditional costumes. In the Uma Kahei longhouse, the