Sunday, 7 December 2025

Author: Jasnita Ahmad

Nidji keeps star-struck audience spellbound

KUCHING: Stadium Perpaduan Kuching erupted into a melodious chorus of singing as Indonesian band Nidji brought the curtains down on their emotional concert on Saturday night with their hit song “Hapus Aku”. As the music began, the entire audience sang along, the song uniting the thousands of fans who attended

Concert brings out music and cultural hub hopes

KUCHING: Despite facing significant logistical challenges, including transporting over 113kgs of concert equipment and merchandise from Peninsular Malaysia to Sarawak, the organisers of the Nidji Pelangi in Kuching Concert 2025 successfully pulled off the event on Saturday. Ahead of Nidji’s highly anticipated performance, we spoke to fans who shared their

Concerts earning recognition for Sarawak

KUCHING: Sarawak is beginning to be a not-to-be-missed entertainment and tourism destination, thanks to the many successful large scale concerts hosted by the state. It is riding on the wave of this success with more concerts on the cards, including one in October which will feature a famous performer from

Upgrading of iconic sites can attract tourists

KUCHING: Sarawak has the potential to become one of the world’s top destinations for nature and eco-adventures through efforts to upgrade several iconic sites. These include the Sabal Forest Reserve, Mount Gading and Tanjung Datu. With careful planning and the provision of modern infrastructure, these areas have the potential to

Youth reminded of vital role in national decision-making

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Youth are urged to take ownership of their development and be involved in decision-making to nurture a stronger sense of nationalism. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr Ahmad Hata Rasit, stated that the lecture delivered by Dewan Rakyat Speaker, Tan Sri Johari Abdul, presented valuable content to

Pensioners play vital role as sources of inspiration

KUCHING: Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Deputy Minister, Datuk Len Talif Salleh, has emphasised the vital role of pensioners as sources of inspiration and advisors to the younger generation. He said this when officiating at the Sarawak Government Pensioners Association’s Hari Raya Dinner 2025 at Hotel Dormani here on

Kuching Car Free Morning: Where Fitness Meets Festivity

KUCHING: More than a thousand people gathered at Padang Merdeka here yesterday (April 20) to not only embrace a healthy lifestyle but also celebrate the spirit of Hari Raya Aidilfitri together, in festive attire. Kuching Car Free Morning, held on the first and third Sunday of every month, is known

‘Ramah Mesra Kasih’ brings people together

KUCHING: The best celebrations are those shared with love, compassion and support. A warm and welcoming atmosphere filled the air during the Ramah Mesra Kasih event, hosted by the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry at Wisma SABATI. The Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, personally connected with people from all

Gold: A long-term ‘safe haven’ investment

KUCHING: Gold is considered as ‘safe haven’ by many arguably because it is treasured for its value that keeps spiralling every year. According to the World Gold Council, gold prices hit a new record again last month. In fact, it was reported to be 9.9 per cent higher in March