Thursday, 26 March 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

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

Winners picked in motif design challenge

KUCHING: More than 100 participants signed up for the Sarawak Motif Design Challenge but just over half were found eligible here. In stating this, Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Permanent Secretary Datuk Sherrina Hussaini said over 50 entries were accepted after their motif painting works met the

Software student wins motif design challenge

KUCHING: Felicia Elma Samban Senelus of Bintulu won the Sarawak Motif Design Challenge (SMDC) and with it a cash prize of RM3,000. Baram’s Deccorin Dennis was runner-up while third place went to Erika Norain Salleh from Sibu, both of whom received RM2,000 and RM1,000 respectively. Felicia said did not expect

Health and wellness event on July 29-30

KUCHING: Malaysia Dynamic Community Association is organising an extraordinary health and wellness event to be held on July 29-30 here. In a press statement the association said it is to provide an opportunity for the public to understand health and wellness practices, experience healthcare functionalities, and also offer health seminars

Bung Bratak marks special Sarawak Day bash

KUCHING: A special Sarawak Day celebration was held at the Bidayuh historical and eco-tourism centre of Bung Bratak today. Bung Bratak Heritage association chairman Datuk Peter Minos said that the Sarawak Day celebration at Bung Bratak was attended by Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) medical students, members of the public and

Minister praises Sarawak’s unique 60th anniversary parade

KUCHING: This year’s Sarawak 60th Independence Anniversary parade has an added flavour with retro performances from the 1960s to the 2000s. In stating this, Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has praised today’s event as different from the usual parade with the uniformed

PRS president: PDP-PSB collab not a surprise

KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) president Datuk Joseph Salang Gandom said the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP)-Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) collaboration was not a surprise to him as his party was also initially approached to join the collaboration. According to him, only PRS’ deputy president and secretary-general knew about PSB’s interest in

Expected Rain on Aug  4

KUCHING: Fans of the South Korean K-drama ‘Full house’ and Hollywood movie, ‘Speed Racer’ and ‘Ninja Assassin’ will now be able to meet South Korean K-pop icon and film star Rain in person at a Meet and Greet on Aug 4. Rain will be making an appearance at the Asean

Nationwide screening of local horror movie ‘Sumpahan Jerunei’ from July 27

KUCHING: ‘Sumpahan Jerunei’, a local horror film which received international awards will be shown in cinemas throughout Malaysia and Brunei from July 27 and Cambodian cinemas from September 11. The film received Best Feature Film Award at the Paris Film Awards in February and Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best