Saturday, 21 June 2025

Author: Karen Masing

Raya festive spirit shines at Car Free Morning programme

KUCHING: The Car Free Morning programme, held on the first and third Sunday of every month, took on a festive atmosphere today as participants dressed in traditional baju Melayu and baju kurung to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri in the heart of the city. The event, organised by Dewan Bandaraya Kuching

Over 10,000 attend Sarawak-level MADANI Aidilfitri celebration

KUCHING: Over 10,000 people attended the state-level MADANI Aidilfitri Celebration 2025 held at Stadium Perpaduan, Petra Jaya, here today. The event brought together people from all walks of life, including local community leaders and residents from the Kuching area. Organised by the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry (PETRA) in

Mukah students excel at Sarawak Intellectual Carnival

MUKAH: Students from this division showcased their talents and creativity at the Sarawak-level Intellectual Carnival 2025, which concluded today after four days of activities held from April 14 to 17 at Politeknik Mukah. The carnival brought together students from across the Mukah Division, including the districts of Mukah, Dalat and

Malaysia faces looming kidney disease crisis

KUCHING: Malaysia is facing a looming public health crisis as chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal failure (ESRF) cases continue to climb at an alarming rate, says Dr William Luong Chau. The consultant nephrologist and medical director of Normah Medical Specialist Centre (NMSC) said Malaysia is now spending billions

Cancer cases rising, plans advance for dedicated hospital

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded over 3,000 new cancer diagnoses last year, marking the highest number of cases in a single year to date. This alarming rise in cancer cases has prompted significant progress on the plans for the state’s first dedicated cancer hospital, with a technical committee set to meet next

Demak Laut set for major transformation with infrastructure projects

KUCHING: Demak Laut is poised for a major transformation, with large-scale infrastructure projects underway to enhance connectivity, stimulate economic growth, and uplift the standard of living for its residents. Speaking to reporters at his Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house at Kasuma Resort Clubhouse today (Apr 5), Demak Laut assemblyman Datuk

Sri Aman MP unveils plans to equip youth with technical skills

SIMANGGANG: Sri Aman Member of Parliament, Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodi has unveiled plans to introduce technical training programmes aimed at equipping young people in Sri Aman with essential skills for employment. In addition to the ongoing recent IT training initiatives for community leaders, she is looking to expand opportunities

Sri Aman leaders embrace digital transformation at IT workshop

SIMANGGANG: A three-day IT empowerment workshop has equipped 25 community leaders in Sri Aman with essential digital skills, enhancing governance and administrative efficiency. The IT Skills Enhancement Workshop for Community Leaders, held from Mar 24 to 26 at the Sarawak Skills Centre, was organised by Sarawak Skills Sri Aman in

Sarikei-Tanjung Manis road to begin trial run on Mar 28

SARIKEI: A major infrastructure boost is in the pipeline here, with the 17-kilometre road linking the town to Tanjung Manis set to undergo a two-week trial period starting Mar 28. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii announced this during the 67th Anniversary Celebration

PRS Champions Women’s Leadership in Politics

KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) remains steadfast in prioritising women’s involvement in politics, ensuring that its women’s wing remains an integral part of the party’s growth and leadership. In stating this, PRS President Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum praised ongoing efforts to elevate women within the party’s structure. He stressed the