Sunday, 7 December 2025

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Lemari Madani HELP_A to support needy students

BY ABIDGAIL MERTA GANGGANG KUCHING: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) has launched its Lemari Madani HELP_A food aid cabinet to assist its students in need of food. Operated by the university’s Student Affairs and Alumni Office (HEPA), it is an initiative aimed at helping students in need. Donations collected come in

Hornbill landmark beckons at Wisma Forda 

BY ELLISIA TINGASS & AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: Sarawak has been referred to as the ‘Land of the Hornbills’ and living up to its name,  a Sarawakian has decided to put up a Hornbill wall sculpture and statue along one of the commercial buildings here. Located at the back of

UNIMAS hosts ‘sungke’ @ the Square to promote unity among students.

BY ABIDGAIL MERTA GANGGANG SAMARAHAN: A gathering of 500 students and staff took place at the Square Chancellery Bucida Square of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) for the Sungke @ the Square programme yesterday (April 14) evening. Organised by the UNIMAS Chancellery in collaboration with Student and Alumni Affairs (HEPA) and

3D printed houses to meet demand lauded

KUCHING: The Sarawak government’s efforts to explore new technology such as the using 3D printers as alternative methods to build houses and complexes are a good step to meet the housing demand in Sarawak. Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA) Kuching branch chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok said

Council members hold great duties in serving people

LIMBANG: Members of district council hold great duties and responsibilities in serving the people, said Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil. According to him, being appointed as a councillor carries great meaning and also a heavy responsibility. “Your appointment is approved by the state government

Appreciation gifts for enforcement personnel on Raya duties

KUCHING: The Sarawak government will continue with its Sumbangsih Raya programme as a gesture of gratitude towards the enforcement personnel who are required to make sacrifices and work during the festive season. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state acknowledged the role of frontliners in

Anwar appeals to Penang voters to vote in unity govt

 BUKIT MERTAJAM: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today asked voters, especially those in Penang, to give the Unity Government a chance to govern in the state election this year. Anwar said although the state polls have no bearing on the Federal Government, the present Penang government must be given the time

Road safety drive together with porridge programme

DALAT: Dalat district office together with Dalat district Road Safety Council and other agencies recently organised road safety campaign alongside with two porridges namely bubur lambuk and bubur pedas perdana programme. Its district officer, Hamdan Katang officiated at the event which was done in conjunction with the month of Ramadan

New solar street lights in Bakun Resettlement Scheme area soon

BELAGA: The state government will implement a solar street light project in the Bakun Resettlement Scheme (BRS) to ensure the safety and comfort of its residents. Murum assemblyman Kennedy Chukpai Ugon said the initiative was for the sake of the community’s wellbeing. The project is still in the planning stages

Ballot papers incinerated

BINTULU: Several boxes containing ballot papers and other documents used during the 12th Sarawak state election for the Tanjong Batu constituency were disposed on March 28 as part of the process to ensure secrecy of the vote. The securely sealed boxes containing the ballot papers and documents were taken from