Wednesday, 31 December 2025

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Artists paints masterpiece on flora and fauna of Borneo

KUCHING: A 9.84 metre long artwork titled ‘Flora and Fauna of Borneo’ depicting over 132 species of the island’s natural beauty was unveiled at Hoan Gallery in La Promenade Mall here Saturday (March 23). A special preview of Bong Shin Siong’s watercolour artwork was organised for Tourism, Creative Industry and

Ministry to seek inspiration from Singapore’s art galleries

KUCHING : The state government will be seeking inspiration from the art galleries in Singapore with regards to the development of the Sarawak Arts Gallery. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that his ministry will be sending a delegation to Singapore in

MBKS spreads joy and blessings during Ramadan

KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) extended joy and blessings to asnaf children and mosques within its jurisdiction during the ‘Ihya Ramadan MBKS Bersama Komuniti 2024’ breaking of fast programme. During the event at MBKS Community Hall yesterday (Mar 22), MBKS presented RM150 financial aid to approximately 200 asnaf

World Water Day theme in line with Sarawak’s initiatives

KUCHING: The World Water Day 2024’s theme ‘Water for Peace’ is in line with Sarawak’s initiatives for integrated water resource management to ensure sustainable water utilisation not only for clean water supply but also irrigation, hydropower and navigation benefiting future generations. Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi

Mayor calls for increased non-Chinese participation in JCI

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng has urged members of Junior Chamber International (JCI) to enhance diversity by involving more non-Chinese individuals. “I believe Kuching, Sarawak per se, we have a lot of local talents. That is what we want to show people how Sarawakians

JCI members urged to continue playing positive part in society

KUCHING: Junior Chamber International (JCI) members are urged to contribute positively to society regardless of recognition as it approaches its prestigious 2024 JCI Malaysia Ten Outstanding Malaysians (TOYM) award ceremony on Sept 21 in Kuala Lumpur. In stating this, Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng has

MSU’s Amal Ramadan programme fosters cultural competency among staff, students

KUCHING: Management and Science University’s (MSU) Amal Ramadan programme stands as a testament to the cultural competency embraced by staff, lecturers and students alike. MSU president Professor Tan Sri Datuk Wira Dr Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid said the programme is integral to MSU’s framework for honouring the month of Ramadan,

The sky is the limit for MSU College Sarawak  

KUCHING: Professor Tan Sri Datuk Wira Dr Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid has called upon Management and Science University (MSU) College Sarawak to not just be “jaguh kampung” (home champion) but aim to achieve international success. Mohd Shukri, who is MSU president, said that through MSU’s Amal Ramadan, students, lecturers and

Host some Commonwealth Games events in Sarawak too: Abdul Karim

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah wants some of the sports events in the Commonwealth Games to be held in Sarawak — in the event Malaysia decides to host the Games, and not hold everything in West Malaysia. The Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development said he would