Sunday, 7 December 2025

Author: Jacintha Jolene

Christians now able to celebrate Holy Week in churches

KUCHING: Christians are now able to celebrate the coming Holy Week in churches since the transition to the endemic phase on April 1. Catholic Archbishop Simon Poh said the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) had acknowledged the high compliance of churches and houses of worship throughout the pandemic period. “All

Can you help trace his family?

KUCHING: Sentosa Hospital is seeking public assistance to trace the family members or next of kin of a patient who is admitted to the Men’s Forensic Ward. The Chinese (Buddhist) male patient is identified as Jong Phin Ngian, 50, his last address was Jalan Jee Jun, Siniawan, Bau. Jong has

Taib, Raghad break fast with UNIMAS

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi Taib attended the Majlis Iftar Perdana organised by the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) in Kota Samarahan, on Wednesday. The event, held at Tun Abang Salahuddin Islamic Centre (PITAS), aims to foster

Hybrid RWMF to bring people back together

KUCHING: The most awaited international event, the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) will be conducted in a hybrid format on June 17-19 at the Sarawak Cultural Village in conjunction with its 25th anniversary carrying the theme “25th Legendary Rainforest Celebration.” Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Sri Abdul

Cheaper air fares for Raya, Gawai

KUCHING: Airlines are expected to offer affordable flight fares to passengers, especially for the coming of major celebrations such as Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Gawai Dayak, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin. According to him, to date, the state government through the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) had

Abang Johari receives courtesy call from SME Corp

KUCHING: Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy call from the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Corporation Malaysia at his office yesterday. The courtesy call led by the SME Corporation’s Sarawak Director, Faiz R Sutarji was to update the Premier on the performance of

Kulleh Comrades gets invite to share global stage

KUCHING: Kulleh Comrades, a group of six indigenous performers has been invited to perform at the Venice Biennale on April 21-26 in conjunction with a gathering of international indigenous artists, curators and thinkers. The group will perform on the opening night of aabaakwad (it clears after the storm) at the

Mosque upgrade awaits green light from Abang Jo

KUCHING: The proposal to upgrade the Darulhana Patingan Mosque in Satok will be submitted to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki said although the premier was aware of the proposal, further discussions including the cost had to be studied and approval obtained

Kuching-Samarahan-Asajaya Expressway repairs to begin April 13

KUCHING: The Public Works Department (JKR) wishes to inform the public that repairs on the Kuching-Samarahan- Asajaya Expressway will commence from April 13 until July 12. “All road users are advised to be careful when using the road during the repair period and they must comply with all traffic management

Teenage pregnancy decreasing

KUCHING: Teenage pregnancy remains one of the 14 social issues that are the focus of the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) through the Sarawak Social Development Council (MPS). Minister for Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah stated that teen pregnancy cases had