Saturday, 2 May, 2026

1:47 PM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: Jacqueline David

Kenyalang Bersaok competition envisioned as an annual event

KUCHING: The Kenyalang Bersaok Competition is envisioned to become an annual event, serving as a platform to empower young people with pride in their cultural identity. Sarawak Art Council (MSS) acting chief executive officer Awang Ikman Awang Sepian said the competition is a prestigious showcase of the traditional ‘Tandak Nopeng

Father donates kidney to his daughter

KUCHING: A father’s selfless act has moved an entire community in Batu Kitang, as residents rallied together to support Lee Jun Kiong’s family, raising RM33,685 in just three days. Lee, 56, who works as a mechanic and father of two, recently made the courageous decision to donate his kidney to

Science and arts performance brings festival to an end

KUCHING: The Kuching Festival 2025 which came to a grand conclusion yesterday, drew thousands of festival-goers to its finale at the MBKS grounds where they were treated to ‘Meniti Cakerawala 2.0’, an awe-inspiring performance that bridged science and the arts. Since its opening on July 25, the Kuching Festival 2025,

Sculp & Robo Challenge stokes interest in STEM, TVET

BAU: The inaugural Sculp & Robo Challenge 1.0 held here was hailed as a significant step forward in empowering Sarawakian youth through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), as well as technical and vocational education and training (TVET). Deputy Transport Minister (Riverine and Marine), Datuk Henry Harry Jinep, emphasised the

Local youth called to draw creative inspiration from Bali

BAU: Tasik Biru Assemblyman, Datuk Henry Jinep, has called on his constituents, particularly youths, to draw inspiration from the Indonesian island of Bali which is known the world over for its beauty. He said millions visit Bali every year, not only for being a beautiful island but also because of

Unity dances into spotlight at Kuching Got Talent

KUCHING: Kuching Got Talent represents more than just entertainment, it is a platform where dreams are discovered, where talents are revealed, and where our shared values of inclusion and unity come to life, says Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. The Deputy Premier added that, what was presented yesterday, is

Ethnic groups called to perpetuate cultural identities

KUCHING: Ethnic cultural identity is in danger of waning, especially among the younger generation, as society advances in today’s fast moving world. A concerned Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Snowdan Lawan, wants something done to check the slide. Too many young people, he said, are

Veteran bodybuilder champions health revolution

AT 58, Liaw Teck Leong is far from slowing down. He was once Mr Asia 2000 and was a ten-time Mr Malaysia title holder throughout the 1990s. His mission has shifted from winning bodybuilding competitions to fighting Malaysia’s silent epidemic – obesity. Today, the veteran bodybuilder is a certified nutritionist,

Management to act on runner-up’s exit

KUCHING: The Miss Grand Malaysia (MGM) management will look into the internal matter, which may result in legal action against one of the participants who acted on her own by withdrawing from her position as the first runner-up of Miss Grand Malaysia 2025. MGM National Director Melisha Lin, addressing recent

Viviana sets sights on Bangkok pageant next

KUCHING: Sarawakian, Viviana Lynn Winston, who wrote a new chapter in Malaysian beauty pageantry by becoming the first Iban woman to win the Miss Grand Malaysia 2025 title, returned home to a heady welcome on Sunday. She was clearly blown away by the reception that awaited her at the Kuching