Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Kampung Bintangor Besar receives sacrificial meat for Aidiladha

KUCHING: The Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration has brought joy to Kampung Bintangor Besar as 140 individuals from the asnaf (needy) group received donation of sacrificial meat. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki said the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Satok Service Centre had donated cows, with each PBB sub-branch receiving one.

Combat dengue outbreak through collaboration and hygiene practices

KUCHING: It is imperative to avoid engaging in illegal dumping practices and collaborate with the Health Ministry and Kuching South City Council (MBKS) to effectively combat dengue outbreaks. Emphasising the significance of public awareness, MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng urges those who reside in areas under his jurisdiction to

Models agog over Fashion Week prospects

KUCHING: Two local models who are hoping to make their first appearance at KL Fashion Week 2023 are brimming with excitement over their prospects. Lea Lourdess, 23, from Kampung Taee, Serian is thrilled about participating in her first-ever modeling casting. “I feel like it is a good opportunity to dip

Villages receive five cows for Aidiladha

KUCHING: Three villages, namely Kampung Bako Hulu, Hilir, and Tengah, received a generous donation of five cows during a ‘Majlis Ibadah Korban’ held at Surau Darul Ibadah Kampung Bako Hulu today (July 1). Out of the five cows, three were donated by Santubong MP Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, through Yayasan

Liberty to not use face masks, but mind the risks – Snowdan

KUCHING: Datuk Snowdan Lawan has emphasised the importance of individual liberty in choosing whether or not to use face masks, while also highlighting the need to consider its associated risks. The Deputy Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister acknowledged that the government has lifted the mandate, leaving the decision

Wear masks if you have flu

KUCHING: Although Health Minister, Dr Zaliha Mustafa has announced that face masks will no longer be mandatory on public transportation and at healthcare facilities effective July 5, those who are ill with flu must still wear masks when taking care of children. “This is to prevent the flu from spreading

Fatimah stresses need for women leaders, empowerment opportunities

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah has highlighted the importance of having more women leaders and creating opportunities to empower women, stressing the need to cultivate lihai (exceptional) women in the community. The Sarawak Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development stressed the significance of capacity building, asserting that women

Many venues for concerts in the state

KUCHING: Several locations can be used as venues for entertainment concerts and programmes by foreign artistes interested in performing in the state. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the more common venues for these events included the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching

Three days of grooving to the beat

KUCHING: The Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) came to a heart-stopping close on the final night with headliners Big Mountain getting everyone up on their feet. The night began with Suk Binie from Sarawak, a blend of music from the traditional ethnic groups like the Bidayuh, Iban and Orang Ulu,

Hope Place supports cancer patient with special milk supplements

KUCHING: Hope Place, a charitable non-governmental organisation, recently provided assistance to a 65-year-old man, who was diagnosed with stage 4 follicular lymphoma, a form of cancer. Heng Sing Hong, a retired taxi driver residing in Sungai Maong Hilir with his wife Mui, requires chemotherapy treatment at Sarawak General Hospital. Due