Monday, 8 December 2025

Author: James Wong

Move to reach broader consumer base through collaboration

KUCHING: The National Consumer Action Council (MTPN) has been encouraged to collaborate with the Research Institute of Investment Analysts Malaysia (RIIAM) to expand community engagement efforts among businesses across Sarawak. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information, and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol said such collaboration would help promote

Ministry ready to offer counselling to Nurul’s family

KUCHING: Counselling services will be offered to the family members of Nurul Asikin Lan, who is believed to have been murdered, should they require such help. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said such services are typically offered, but willingness on the part of family members

Nang Takdir Kita captures essence of Sarawak

KUCHING: The song ‘Nang Takdir Kita’, performed by Razak A’ai and produced by Todak Music, highlights the beauty of Orang Ulu culture. The music video was unveiled on Friday (Dec 13) by Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Snowdan Lawan,during the Sarawak Esports Expo 2024 here.

13 JKKKs receive Sejati Madani fund totalling RM1.27 mil

PUSA: A total of RM1.27 million has been approved under the Sejati Madani Fund to be distributed to 13 Village Development and Security Committees (JKKKs) in the district. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the fund aims to assist JKKKs in carrying out specific activities in their respective

Ministry pledges support for preservation of hill paddy heritage

KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts is committed to supporting initiatives aimed at preserving rituals, ceremonies, and tools associated with hill paddy cultivation in Sarawak. The Ministry’s Culture and Heritage Unit assistant secretary Barry Lian Ingan said while hill paddy cultivation is no longer widely practised

The big winners of H&L’s Grocery Grab contest

KUCHING: Kuan Sui Lian, 53, experienced an early Christmas miracle when she walked away with RM6,121 worth of groceries during H&L Supermarket’s 65th Anniversary “Grab All You Can” contest. Kuan, accompanied by her husband, was among the 95 lucky winners selected from across all 15 H&L Supermarket branches. The thrilling

RM140k STEM Room to encourage excellence

SIBU: Julau MP Datuk Larry Sng has allocated RM140,000 to Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Julau to establish a STEM Room.He expressed his full support for SMK Julau’s initiative to establish a Digital Hub and a STEM Room.“In this era of globalisation, education is undoubtedly crucial for the future of our

Radio broadcasting: More than a gift of the gab

KUCHING: Ever wondered about the smooth voices and engaging broadcasts that captivate radio audiences each day? Going on the air is more than just a job, it’s a vocation, a craft a select few have mastered over the airwaves. One such iconic personality is Julaihi Udin, 68, a celebrated voice

Soulful night with Amy Search

MUKAH: Legendary Malaysian rock singer Amy Search electrified the crowd at the Soul Concert, a highlight of Sarawak Youth Day 2024, held at Kingwood Resort on Saturday night.Datuk Suhaimi Abdul Rahman, popularly known as Amy Search, mesmerised the audience with a powerhouse performance of five of his greatest hits: Rozana,