Sunday, 21 December 2025

Author: Gillian Nesslyn

A platform for cultural exchanges and academic discourses

KUCHING: The International Conference on Creative Arts & Social Sciences (CASSIC 2025) brought together presenters and participants from all over Malaysia and abroad, making it a dynamic platform for cultural exchange, academic discourse and inter-institutional collaboration at the Waterfront Hotel, here on Wednesday. Themed “Empowering sustainability through creative, innovative &

49,000-hectare PUTRAS plan presented to EPU

KUCHING: The Pertanian Untuk Rakyat Sarawak (PUTRAS) project proposal was presented to the Sarawak Economic Planning Unit (EPU) in a session involving various government agencies and representatives of the Baram community. Covering more than 49,000 hectares in Baram, including 8,300 hectares of Native Customary Rights (NCR) land, the project was

Warm turnout for SAINS Majlis Ramah Tamah

KUCHING: About a thousand of people flooded the Ground Floor of the Hikmah Exchange Event Centre to celebrate the lively and colourful Sarawak Information Systems (SAINS) Majlis Ramah Tamah 2025, held on Friday. Running from 11.30 am to 3 pm, the event brought together SAINS staff, government agencies, family members,

Young Sarawakians reflect on faith, tradition this Palm Sunday

KUCHING: Palm Sunday holds a special place in the hearts of many – it is a time for reflection, unity and spiritual renewal. Marking the beginning of Holy Week, the holiday is traditionally celebrated with church services, the blessing and distribution of palm leaves, and family traditions passed down through

Colorectal cancer second most common

KUCHING: Colorectal cancer is now the second most common cancer in Malaysia, with growing concern over late detection of cases in Sarawak. Professor Dr Aini Fahriza Ibrahim, a colorectal surgeon at UNIMAS, stressed the importance of early detection during the launch of the Colorectal Cancer Awareness Campaign 2025 at the

Thousands attend Fadillah’s Hari Raya Open House

KUCHING: Thousands of people gathered at the CIDB Convention Centre on Wednesday for Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof’s Hari Raya Open House, held from 10 am to 3 pm. The event was lively, filled with warm greetings, traditional music, and a variety of festive delicacies. People from all

Jalur Gemilang badge rule sparks mixed reactions

KUCHING: Starting April 21, all students in public schools will be required to wear the Jalur Gemilang badge on their uniforms. This new policy, introduced by the Ministry of Education, aims to foster a stronger sense of patriotism and national identity among students. By making the badge a part of

Hanee’s honey-infused ‘kek lapis’ wins hearts and taste buds

KUCHING: Sarawak’s iconic kek lapis (layered cake) gets a golden twist as a local entrepreneur swaps sugar for the natural sweetness of local honey, creating a treat that’s both unique and healthy. Located in the heart of the city’s bustling Main Bazaar Waterfront, Hanee Kek Lapis Sarawak, named after its