KUCHING: Malaysians are reading more books now and this may be due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Library of Malaysia (PNM) recently reported that Malaysians were reading an average of 20 books a year this year compared to 15 books a year, or just over a book a month,
KUCHING: A practising doctor from Singapore, Dr Ashok Segar, who has been living in Sarawak, is appealing to the state government to resolve his residency status as well as foreigners like him in the state. Dr Ashok said he had been living in Sarawak for the past nine years through the Malaysia My
KUCHING: Community leaders and organisations at grassroots level in Satok should help uplift the lot of the residents living in the constituency. Datuk Ibrahim said it is the duty of every community leader, village chief and organisation in the respective neighbourhood to help the residents. He said if the community
Inspired by her relationship with her grandmother, Kim Randu Patrick, 26, is the studio manager and producer of IAINWITHEYES STUDIOS and also the director of the 13-minute film Kumang, which premieres on June 1 on TVS, channel 122. The film incorporates elements of drama, nostalgia, and period as it tells
KUCHING: Esteemed reporter and journalist, James Alexander Ritchie, pays homage to the late Chief Minister Adenan Satem with the release of his latest book, ‘The Legacy of Adenan Satem’. With a friendship spanning over 35 years, James aims to capture and honour Adenan’s remarkable legacy through this publication. “As a
KUCHING: The furniture industry in Sarawak will continue to advance and will not be a ‘sunset’ industry as the state aims to be the forerunner in the furniture industry. Representing Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Datuk Mad Zaidi Mohd Karli, secretary general of Ministry of Plantations and Commodities,
KUCHING: A fire broke out causing partial damage to sacks of fertilisers stored at a farming and agriculture warehouse located in Jalan Tenaga, Bintawa this morning. Firemen from Tabuan Jaya and Padungan fire stations swiftly responded to a distress call received at 7.33 am. Upon arrival, they found billowing smoke
KUCHING: Two 21-year-olds, Eunice Teo Ee and Sylvia Lim Zi Wen, won the top prizes at ‘Sarawak Tuak Cocktails Competition’ held at The Hills here recently. Eunice won the competition with a concoction that she called ‘Grandma’s Cocktail’ as a tribute to her grandmother. “I was inspired by my grandmother,
KUCHING: MYAirline has announced its participation in the government’s initiative to provide fixed fares during the Kaamatan Festival and Hari Gawai by offering fixed prices for up to 4,000 seats. According to a press statement issued by the airline, travellers can now take advantage of attractive fixed base fares for
KUCHING: HAUS KCH, in collaboration with various artists, organisations and associations, is organising the ‘Seni Kita Weekend’ at the Old Court House here to raise awareness about the importance of mental health. The two-day event — on Saturday (May 20) and Sunday (May 21) from 10am to 10pm — will
