Tuesday, 12 August 2025

Author: Gabriel Lihan

All Sedidik teachers to have Diploma by 2025

KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Children and Community Wellbeing (KPWK) through Sedidik aims for 100 per cent of its teachers to have at least a Diploma in Early Childhood Education by 2025. Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that through the efforts being carried out, she is confident that the

Wan Junaidi right man for the job: Fatimah

KUCHING: Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar will make a good Dewan Negara President, said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister said Wan Junaidi’s experience and knowledge on parliamentary proceedings is admirable. “For me, he is the right choice, he will

Debunking myths about thyroids

Goitre, a swelling or lump in the neck caused by a swollen thyroid, is one of the thyroid-related abnormalities that people may have heard of or spoken about. There are common perceptions and myths that surround goitre, which are often bad news. However, not all of these perceptions are entirely

Australian couples amazed by costumes at ‘Niti Daun’ parade

KUCHING: Australian couples were amazed by the beautiful and stunning traditional outfits displayed at the ‘Niti Daun’ 2023 Gawai Dayak Parade here today. Phil Redding, 68, and his wife Jenny, 65, from New South Wales, Australia, visited Kuching to celebrate their 44th wedding anniversary. They were delighted by the cheerful

Thousands participate in biggest ever Niti Daun Gawai Dayak parade

KUCHING: Thousands of people from all walks of life thronged the Kuching Waterfront yesterday to take part in the biggest Niti Daun Gawai Dayak parade ever held in the city. Participants wore their traditional attire adorned with ornaments depicting their indigenous culture and heritage. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang

Swinburne’s GradX exhibition stuns visitors

KUCHING: Swinburne University’s GradX, a final year design student Graduation Exhibition showcasing the creativity and innovation of students attracted large crowd of attendees. The event, which started yesterday (June 16), saw approximately 200 students, lecturers, and members of the public participating. It will continue until today (June 17). Stephanie Wong,

Short film about the last Tapi player

KUCHING : Local film director, Nova Goh has released a six-minute film about Lun Bawang’s traditional musical instrument called Tapi as part of his efforts to revive the long forgotten instrument. The film tells the story of the life of Rining Peter Paris, known as the “Last Tapi Player”. When

120 entries for Asean film awards in August

KUCHING: A total of 120 film entries have been received from 10 countries for the 6th Asean International Film Festival and Awards (AIFFA) which will be held from Aug 2-4 here. The festival will see filmmakers, screenings and workshops throughout the three-day period and culminate in a gala night where

Hope Place comes to aid of two elderly individuals

KUCHING: Hope Place, a charitable non-governmental organisation, has stepped forward to provide aid and support to two elderly individuals, who are living alone and facing weak health conditions and financial hardships. The first individual is Chong Kien, a 66-year-old resident of Asajaya, who was visited by the NGO after his

SJK Chung Hua No. 1’s charity fair raises RM400,000

KUCHING: SJK Chung Hua No. 1 has successfully raised RM400,000 at its charity fair, where funds will be used for maintenance and plans for building smart classrooms. The charity fair, held at its school compound today, had 90 stalls selling food and beverages, as well as other items, as thousands, including