Saturday, 6 December 2025

Author: ST

Girl finds body of man in river

MIRI: The body of a man, believed to be a local in his 60s, was found floating in Sungai Kampung Pasir Lutong yesterday (Mar 14). The body was discovered by a 19-year-old girl who later informed the police. Civil Defence Force (APM) personnel were also seen at the location to

Swinburne and Sarawak E-Commerce Association sign MoU to deliver

KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus and Sarawak ECommerce Association (SECA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on March 9 to develop and deliver the Sarawak Digital Enabler Programme. Representing Swinburne Sarawak were its Pro Vice-Chancellor and chief executive officer Prof Lau Hieng Ho and Swinburne Innovation Malaysia (SWIM)

Longer opening hours of govt clinics welcomed

——————————- KUCHING: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) welcomes a decision by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to prolong the opening hours of 52 government health clinics. This is an immediate interim solution to alleviate the present overcrowding in government healthcare facilities. Nevertheless, its president Dr Muruga Raj Rajathurai stressed that

Teleport registers strong interest with state’s business community

KUCHING: Teleport, the logistics venture of Capital A (formerly AirAsia Group Berhad) registers strong interest with Sarawak’s business community at the Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office Singapore (STATOS) who are looking to leverage Teleport’s extensive air cargo network coverage in ASEAN, to grow their business reach across Southeast Asia. It

Sarawakiana lecture series on Punans March 20

KUCHING: Sarawak State Library will hold a Sarawakiana lecture series called ‘The Purpose and Meaning of Symbols in Mantras in the Punan Community Culture’ (Tujuan Dan Makna Simbol Dalam Mantera Dalam Budaya Masyarakat Punan). Delivered by a lecturer from the Faculty of Language and Communication of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)

S’wak boxers set minimum 6-gold target

BY LEE SHAW WEI & JAMES WONG KUCHING: Sarawak boxers are eyeing the National Youth Boxing Championship title and have set themselves a target of at least six golds. Sarawak Amateur Boxing Association (SABA) president Datuk Rahman Lariwoo said that six gold medals are the minimum target for his boxers.

Two pythons caught; one kills pet bird, owner shattered

MIRI: A 38-year-old man was devastated after his pet bird was swallowed by a one-metre long python this morning. The incident happened at Kampung Luak, here. The reptile was found coiled inside a cage outside the house in which the pet owner kept the bird. The man discovered his pet

Teleport looking forward to forging further ties

KUCHING: Teleport, the logistics venture of Capital A (formerly AirAsia Group Berhad), is looking forward to forging further relations and engagements with the Sarawak business community. According to a press statement yesterday this is in line with their participation in the trade and business roadshow organised by the Sarawak Trade

Glamping Festival to make debut this weekend

BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS and ABIDGAIL MERTA GANGGANG KUCHING: The first ever Kuching Urban Youth Glamping Festival will be held at the Aeon Mall rooftop here this weekend (March 11-12). Deputy permanent secretary to the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Development Dolhadi Marzuki said glamping enthusiasts are encouraged to

Perak’s Tunku Soraya arrives for working visit

KUCHING: The Raja Puan Muda Perak Darul Ridzuan, Datuk Seri Diraja Tan Sri Tunku Soraya Tunku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah, arrived in the city for a four-day official working visit. She arrived at the Kuching International Airport (KIA) yesterday at 5.50pm and was welcomed by Girl Guides Association Malaysia, Sarawak