Monday, 16 March 2026

Author: Jacqueline David

PETRONAS CSR initiatives praised for helping communities in need

KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, commended PETRONAS for its continued commitment to supporting communities in need through its corporate social responsibility initiatives, particularly during the month of Ramadan. Speaking at a Hari Raya aid distribution programme at Masjid Ikhwanul Islam in Taman Sukma here, he said such

PAS identifies four seats, Beting Maro remains ‘stronghold’

KUCHING: Sarawak Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) is gearing up for the upcoming Sarawak State Election, with Beting Maro continuing to be a key constituency for the party. Commissioner of PAS Sarawak, Mohammad Arifiriazul Paijo, confirmed that the party has identified at least four seats, with the number expected to rise

Teaching a national mission to shape the future

KUCHING: Teaching is no longer just a profession but a national mission to shape future generations and strengthen the foundation of the country. In stating this Dayang Dayana Abg Abd Nasir from PeKA (Kuching Autism Community Guidance Association) said the country needs more teachers, not just for today, but for

Safe haven for out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies

IN a quiet corner of Sarawak, a shelter named Dawn Hope Care Centre (Shelter Home) is offering refuge to especially teenage girls facing out-of-wedlock pregnancies, providing them with safety, medical care and a second chance at life. Operated under Pertubuhan Pembangunan Insan Sarawak (PPIS) and supported through RM1.2 million in

Pioneering green financing for sustainable living

KUCHING: SÓL Estate by EXAL Malaysia has become Sarawak’s first GreenRE-certified landed development to qualify for RHB Bank’s 110 Percent Green Home Financing Guarantee Programme, marking a significant milestone in advancing sustainable landed living in the state. The announcement was made during the ‘Living The Green’ showcase organised by EXAL

SDNU launches community empowerment initiatives

SIBU: The Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) Sibu Branch will launch a series of initiatives in January 2026 to empower the Dayak community and strengthen the organisation’s social and economic impact. Its chairman and SDNU senior vice-president, Chambai Lindong, said the initiatives reflect the branch’s ongoing commitment to empowering members

AD Expo 2026 marks new era for creative excellence at UiTM Sarawak

KUCHING: A new chapter in creative excellence begins today at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Sarawak with the official launch of ‘AD Expo: Art and Design Expo 2026’. It is a landmark umbrella platform set to transform how creative programmes are organised, presented, and connected to society and industry. UITM

Pullman Kuching launches ‘Where Hope Rises’

KUCHING: Pullman Kuching welcomed 60 children and teachers from Peryatim Kuching to a special breaking-of-fast gathering, held in the spirit of Ramadhan. The occasion also marked the launch of the hotel’s new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) umbrella, ‘Where Hope Rises’. Titled ‘Senja di Puncak Harapan’, the evening brought together

Lions Club of Kuching Lavender officially chartered

KUCHING: The Lions Club of Kuching Lavender marked a significant milestone at its Charter Night with the installation of its chartered president, Connie Tan, who described the role not as a position of prestige, but one of responsibility and service. At the event, in the presence of distinguished guests, including