Saturday, 20 December 2025

Author: James Wong

Tiang seeks federal recognition of Gedong District Council

KUCHING: Deputy Minister for Public Health and Housing Sarawak Michael Tiang Ming Tee recently led a delegation from the ministry to pay a courtesy visit on federal Minister of Local Government Development (KPKT) Nga Kor Ming. The delegation consisted of the permanent secretary, Tribunal members and senior ministry officers. During

Eighteen join course on handling of ceremony

KUCHING: Eighteen participants from various federal and state government agencies as well as the private sector have recently taken part in a Course on Handling of Ceremony hosted by E.G. Wise (Skills). The two-day course, held at a hotel here on Aug 28 to 29, comprised several modules, among them

Sarawak’s Indonesia flights bid gets positive nod

KUCHING: The proposal to establish direct flight routes between various cities in Indonesia, including popular destinations like Bali, Surabaya, and Medan, and Sarawak, has gained enthusiastic public support. The Sarawak government recently concluded discussions with two Indonesian airlines to add direct flight options connecting the neighbouring country to Sarawak. Minister

100 books a year; now that’s something

KUCHING: The habit of reading physical books may be waning in this era of digitisation, but not for Sarawak writer Yusuf Mustanir who has been consistently reading up to 100 books each year for nearly four decades. The 66-year-old literature writer said his passion for reading started while still a

Hungry Ghost Festival peaks on Wednesday

KUCHING: An air of mystique envelops the city as the Hungry Ghost Festival, a time-honoured tradition deeply rooted in Chinese culture, takes centre stage. Beyond the surface of what may appear as “darkness, ghosts, and death,” the Hungry Ghost Festival, also known as Zhongyuan Festival, carries a profound significance for

Gerawat, Mutang Tagal join Tanjong Lobang College’s first major reunion

KUCHING: In a heartwarming event that radiated nostalgia, more than 60 alumni of Tanjong Lobang College came together after 48 years, rekindling old friendships and memories at the Samudra Hotel here yesterday (Aug 27). Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration, and Project Monitoring) Datuk Gerawat Gala, who was among

22 students get cash incentives for excellence results

MIRI: A total of 22 students from SMK Lopeng Tengah who excelled in their SPM examinations last year have received cash incentives from Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin. The incentive presentation ceremony, which took place at the school hall last Friday, saw Lee personally presenting the incentives to

Kuching hosts inaugural Siol International Mountain Bike Challenge

KUCHING: Kuching is hosting its inaugural international cycling event, the Siol International Mountain Bike Challenge (SIMBC). The event is set to take place on Aug 26 and 27 at the Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) Arena, located on Bukit Siol in Petra Jaya near here. DBKU mayor Datuk Junaidi Reduan

Prosthetic limbs give teen glimmer of hope

KUCHING: A ray of hope shines in the life of 17-year-old Muhammad Firdaus Irwandi, thanks to the gift of prosthetic legs and hands that he recently received. He was one of the recipients of the Free Prosthetic Implant Charity Programme 2023 held at the Bandarsah Anak Seni Organisation Building here