Monday, 12 January 2026

Author: James Wong

Attracting good fortune with lucky plants

KUCHING: As the New Year dawns, many cultures embrace the age-old traditions to invite prosperity and good fortune into their homes. One such delightful tradition involves the careful selection of plants believed to bring luck. From ancient traditions to modern preferences, certain plants have become the staple choice to decorate

Embracing circular economy via car boot sale

KUCHING: The recent car boot sale held at the Civic Centre, themed “Pasar Orang Lamak Makei Baju Men-sia Marek” plays a crucial role in nurturing a circular economy and instilling thriftiness within the community. Running from last Saturday until Dec 31, from 4pm to 11.30 pm, the market, centred around

Love, loss, and space

Book Title: Terrace StoryISBN: 9780063265813Author: Hilary LeichterPublisher: EccoPublication Year: 2023Price: USD14.99 “Terrace Story” was initially an award-winning short story and was later built upon and expanded by author Leichter to create the novel, providing backstories and narrative from other perspective of the characters. The magical and surreal story unfolds in

Villagers urged to properly dispose of rubbish, avoid feeding crocodiles

KUCHING: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) is issuing a stern reminder to villagers, urging them to properly dispose of rubbish in designated areas and refrain from feeding crocodiles in the region. SFC’s Swift Wildlife Action Team (SWAT) executive Dr Mohd Izwan Zulaini pointed out the importance of this practice to

SFC: Beware of aggressive crocodiles during mating season

KUCHING: Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) has issued a warning to residents, urging them to exercise caution due to the heightened aggression of crocodiles during the mating season, typically occurring from November to March, the rainy season. SFC’s Swift Wildlife Action Team (SWAT) executive Dr Mohd Izwan Zulaini issued this caution

Inspiring generations with book devotion

KUCHING: In an era where the habit of reading books has declined among the younger generation, increasingly drawn to electronic devices and digital materials, Yusuf Mustanir maintains his daily reading habit. Born on December 17, 1957, in Bau, Yusuf graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Education from UPM and worked

Sayang Sarawak fuses modern and traditional elements

KUCHING: The Sarawak Anak Seni Association mesmerised the audience with an enthralling musical theatre production, “Sayang Sarawak,” staged at the Institut Pendidikan Guru, Batu Lintang here on Saturday night. Directed by the renowned Jalot Jeman, a prominent figure in Sarawak’s film and theatre scene, the production innovatively fused traditional elements

TYT: Sarawak’s peace and harmony must be cherished and upheld

KUCHING: Sarawakians are reminded to cherish the peace and harmony prevailing in the state and not take it for granted. In his Christmas message, Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud stressed the importance of acknowledging the sacrifices of forefathers, asserting that the present peace and harmony were

Exploring beyond land rights, history

KUCHING: The study of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and Native Customary Rights (NCR), which the Faculty of Law at the University of Malaya (UM) is looking to establish in Sarawak, should be discussed in accordance with its academic tradition of fairness and openness. Sarawak Malay Graduates Association (IGMS) president

Experts laud new MA63, NCR law school

KUCHING: The establishment of a law faculty in Sarawak, offering majors in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and Native Customary Rights (NCR), is a positive step towards recognising and understanding of the special rights inherent to Sabah and Sarawak. Political analyst Dr. Lee Kuok Tiung from Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)