Sunday, 21 December 2025

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Halal mooncake making contest showcases unity in diversity

KUCHING: Kuching Surimas Fans of Art, Dance and Music Association jointly with Plaza Merdeka Shopping Mall recently held a Halal Mooncake Making Competition to promote tradition, culture and arts activities during the ongoing Mid-Autumn Festival at the mall. The competition, themed Mid-Autumn Festival – family reunion full of happiness and

Local councils urged to provide elderly, disabled friendly facilities

KUCHING: Pending assemblywoman Violet Yong has called on all local councils to provide a more conducive and friendly environment for the elderly and disabled by improving the facilities in all council markets and hawkers centres under its jurisdictions. She said it was necessary for Kuching South City Council (MBKS), Kuching

Exciting times ahead with Abang Johari at helm

KUCHING: Political analyst, Datuk Peter Minos, on Saturday drew comparisons between Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) today and in the 1970s, noting that it is now very united, strong, very well led with solid ideas and strategies to develop Sarawak. “Today PBB heard the party’s vision, ways and tactics of

New fields mean O&G opportunities, jobs: SPECA

KUCHING: The Sarawak Petroleum Contractor Association (SPECA) has called on local oil and gas industry contractors to be prepared to seize various opportunities following the discovery of six fields in five blocks of oil in Sarawak waters by Petronas. SPECA president Datuk Rahman Lariwoo said the discovery would further boost

Youth council plan to achieve Unicef recognition

KUCHING: A youth council will be set up as part of efforts to attain Unicef-recognised child-friendly and age-friendly city status. Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the ministry is working together with the local district education office to identify potential youth to form

Salvation Army gets new home

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Salvation Army Community Complex will provide for ample space for children to play and grow besides enabling the holding of more community programmes. Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the new complex which occupies 7.5 acres with a 60-year

Seni Kita Weekend targets 2,000 daily visitors

KUCHING: The Seni Kita Weekend which is themed as subcultures hopes to gain traction and more attendance from the public after receiving resounding attention. The managing director for HAUS KCH, Syed Rusydie hopes to maintain a 2,000 daily visitor mark from the previous Seni Kita Weekends held. “I would like

Sarawak to play key role in Malaysia’s hydrogen economy

KUCHING: Sarawak is poised to play a significant role in Malaysia’s Hydrogen Economy and Technology Roadmap (HETR), set to launch next month. According to Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang, Sarawak is currently the most advanced state in terms of hydrogen economy and technology. “Sarawak is leading in

Tunku Putra-HELP Family Fun Day on Sept23

KUCHING: The Tunku Putra-HELP Family Fun Day will take place this Saturday (Sept 23) at the Tunku Putra-HELP school campus. “The Tunku Putra-HELP Family Fun Day is not just your average school event; it’s a celebration of community, camaraderie, and compassion, where families can look forward to a bustling bazaar

Herd immunity only way to curb rabies: SSPCA

KUCHING: Owners of cats and dogs have been told to vaccinate their pets, even if they are being kept indoors, to curb rabies cases which have been gradually increasing throughout the state. Sarawak Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) president, Datin Dona Drury-Wee who made the call stressed