Saturday, 27 December 2025

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Grads body signs MoU with China college to boost Sarawak’s agriculture systems

KUCHING: The Sarawak Dayak Graduates Association (SDGA) has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the College of International Education Of Nanjing Agriculture University (COIE-NAU), China to explore the full potential of Sarawak’s agriculture systems through knowledge sharing. Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu

Yuanji dancers charm Kuching crowd

KUCHING: Around 160 dancers enchanted residents with their Yuanji dance at the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) square. The dancers comprised 18 teams from Sarawak, Penang, Kuantan, Selangor, Malacca, Johor and Indonesia. MBKS Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the dance, a mixture of martial arts, physical therapy, meditation, dance

Iban society holds strong to custom

KUCHING: More than 100 participants took part in an online Zoom session led by Professor Dr. Noria Tugang, where she explained the history and legacy of the Iban people. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) lecturer Dr Noria discussed the Iban’s early migration, mentioning that they were part of the initial groups

Up close with the cast of Sumpahan Jerunei

KUCHING: Sumpahan Jerunei, a local horror film shot in Sarawak, premiered on July 27, and two weeks later, the movie is still screening in cinemas all over the country. According to primeworksstudios.film on its Instagram page, the movie is ranked top 10 in Malaysia and according to the same Instagram

MCMC: Respect royals, no insults

KUCHING: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is advising everyone to exercise caution when posting on social media, particularly concerning the royal institutions. In a statement, it’s crucial to avoid sharing or posting anything disrespectful or hurtful in relation to the royal institutions. This advisory is prompted by the

Unveiling natural splendours of southern Sarawak through Pesta Sematan

SEMATAN: Pesta Sematan 2023 has the potential to expose hidden gems nestled within Lundu, Sematan and the broader southern region of Sarawak, says Azizul Annuar Adenan. The Tanjung Datu assemblyman elaborated that the abundant variety of flora and fauna indigenous to the area possesses the potential to captivate tourists and

One dead, three injured in motorcycle-4WD accident

SARIKEI: One person died, and three others were injured in a motorcycle and 4WD accident. The State Fire and Rescue Operations Centre received an emergency call about the accident at 12.01 pm, and firemen from the Sarikei fire station quickly rushed to the scene. According to the statement, the incident

Kuching Street Parade livens up city centre’s nightly scene

BY GABRIEL LIHAN & ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP KUCHING: More than 2,000 participants from various non-governmental organisations, schools, and associations put on a show of full colour and creativity at the Kuching Street Parade 2023. Participants from 60 contingents began their 2.5-kilometre parade from the Travillion Commercial Centre at Jalan Padungan to the

Sports carnival gathers staff from KPJ East Malaysia

KUCHING: The Sports Carnival gathering of KPJ East Malaysia which consists of KPJ Kuching, KPJ Sibu, KPJ Miri and KPJ Sabah was held here recently. KPJ Kuching, in a press statement yesterday, said the Sports Carnival was organised for the first time from July 21 to 22 with six indoor