Thursday, 29 January 2026

Author: Jacqueline David

EXAL–Tesla collaboration highlights eco-friendly design and lifestyle choices

KUCHING: EXAL Malaysia has delivered a clear signal to the property market with its Beyond Homes, Beyond Roads showcase at SÓL Estate, partnering with Tesla Malaysia to illustrate how modern housing is evolving beyond bricks and mortar. The collaboration, co-organised by EXAL and Tesla Malaysia, brought together residential living and

Prayers, reverence and reflections mark Nine Emperor Gods birthday

KUCHING: The birthday celebration of the Nine Emperor Gods at the Kuching Sungai Apong Nine Emperor Gods Palace was marked with prayers, cultural reverence and reflections on community development. Speaking at the event at a local restaurant here yesterday, Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng expressed

Pullman unveils exclusive 2026 CNY reunion menus

KUCHING: Pullman Kuching ushered in the Lunar New Year in style with its annual Appreciation Night, welcoming corporate partners, travel agents and media guests to an exclusive preview of its highly anticipated 2026 Chinese New Year reunion menus. The evening marked a celebration of gratitude, partnership and the beginning of

Schools strengthen measures against bullying

KUCHING: Schools across Sarawak have stepped up measures to tackle bullying as students return for the new academic term, with systems in place to monitor incidents and provide support to those affected. Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that as the nation enters

Seize the opportunity for free tertiary education

KUCHING: Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, Malaysia Agreement 1963 and Federal-State Relations, Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali urged Sarawakian students to seize the opportunity of studying at the tertiary level. “Especially now, with Sarawak implementing its free education policy in five state-owned universities beginning this year, there

Floods disrupt new school term preparations

KOTA SAMARAHAN: As floodwaters crept into homes at Kampung Endap here, parents were not only racing to save their belongings but also trying to protect their children’s hopes of starting the new school year on time. The school session in Sarawak starts Jan 12, 2026. In knee- to waist-deep water,

Little Miss Plaza Merdeka debuts brightly

KUCHING: The Little Miss Plaza Merdeka competition ended on a high note, with two young winners taking the main crowns. Eight-year-old Liezel Joso won Category A, while 11-year-old Aulia Izzatunnisa took the title in Category B. Both stood out throughout the contest for their confidence, poise and overall performance. Several

Imperial Hotel Kuching unveils festive dining celebrations

KUCHING: Celebrate the season of joy with a feast to remember at Imperial Hotel Kuching as the hotel invites guests to indulge in an exquisite Christmas and New Year Festive Buffet Dining experience at its Imperial Garden Restaurant (Level 1). Diners can look forward to a spectacular buffet spread featuring heart-warming Christmas specialties alongside

SK Rituh pupils feted to Christmas buffet

KUCHING: In the true spirit of Christmas, a season of sharing, giving and caring, 26 students from a rural primary school, SK Rituh, Serian, were given a memorable festive experience when they were treated to a Christmas buffet at Imperial Hotel Kuching on Tuesday. The children also received ‘Back-to-School’ gifts

Telang Usan rep calls on Kayan community to strengthen heritage ties

KUCHING: Kayan families are encouraged to bring their children back to their villages so that younger generations remain connected to their roots, while longhouse residents are also urged to prioritise fire safety by ensuring every household is equipped with a fire extinguisher. The call was made by Telang Usan assemblyman