Sunday, 7 December 2025

Author: ST

PBB branch keen to collaborate with Ragad Foundation

BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & AWANG MUHD SYAHMI KUCHING: The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Samariang division is eager to collaborate with Ragad Foundation for programmes benefiting the local community. PBB Samariang division vice chief Abdul Baderi Sahmat said the division is actively conducting programmes with the local community. He

Croatian envoy on 4-day state visit

KUCHING: Croatian Ambassador to Malaysia Dr Ivan Velimir Starcevic arrived at the Kuching International Airport (KIA) yesterday for a four-day working visit. Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) reported that he will pay a courtesy call on Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at Wisma Bapa Malaysia today.

Department rubbishes claims Sarawak losing its forests

KUCHING: The Sarawak Forest Department (SFD) has rubbished claims by RimbaWatch that Sarawak will lose more forest area based on a study made by Global Forest Watch. SFD director Datuk Hamden Mohammad said the projection by RimbaWatch was based on the perception of trends on the opening of land areas

Finding their place in the sun – through massage

BY LILIANA SHERYN KUCHING: Living with a disability is challenging, especially for individuals who are legally blind. They encounter numerous limitations in their daily lives, which can make it difficult to work and integrate into society. As you enter Emart Batu Kawa through the back, you will immediately notice a

Something for everyone at Majma Raya Fest

BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: Not sure where to shop for Ramadan and Raya goods? Then the Majma Raya Fest maybe just the place for you. The festival, held at Majma Mall and Arcum Tent, with premises stretching around and inside the mall, offers a wide variety of festive must-haves. Organised

MP distributes 200 back-to-school vouchers

MIRI: Member of Parliament (MP) for Miri, Chiew Choon Man, through his service centre recently distributed a total of 200 back-to-school supply vouchers valued at RM50 for each eligible students from six primary schools and one disabled association within his constituency. These schools were SJK(C) Chung Hua Tudan ; SJK

Young human capital with skills key to country

MIRI: Human capital development among the young generation is key to the country’s ability to face the growing competition in the global economy. The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) quoted state Transport Minister Datuk Sri Lee Kim Shin as saying progress cannot be achieved without knowledgeable and skilled human capital.

Twice missing senior citizen found again

MIRI: A 72-year-old man who was reported missing after he failed to return home from his orchard on Monday was found alive and well for the second time on Saturday (March 25). Zone 6 Fire and Rescue department chief Awangku Mohd Hazmin Awang Zainal said Salim Idris was found by

Property owners must install awnings lawfully

MIRI: Property owners who have made awning extensions at their business premises have again been reminded to get these endorsed by the Miri City Council in the interest of public safety. They will also be required to take out a public safety liability insurance, it said in a statement on

Interhill Group MD Hu Chang Pee passes away

MIRI: Interhill Group managing director Datuk Hu Chang Pee @ Hii Chang Pee passed away Monday night. He was 85 years old. The news about his passing was shared by his daughter, Alice Hii on her Facebook page on the same night. “It is with a heavy heart that our