Thursday, 30 April 2026

Thursday, 30 April, 2026

12:44 PM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: Karen Masing

Kapitans bring festive cheer to the underprivileged

KUCHING: In a bid to support the less fortunate ahead of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, community leaders have distributed new ‘baju raya’ and essential supplies to underprivileged individuals. The initiative aims to ensure that those facing hardship can celebrate the festive season with dignity. The recipients, currently housed in a shelter

Unity, tolerance key to harmony

KUCHING: Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS) has reiterated its call for all Malaysians to embrace unity, respect, and understanding, particularly in matters of religious beliefs, customs, and traditions. YPS chief executive Datuk Aloysius Dris echoed Minister of National Unity Datuk Aaron Dagang’s recent remarks on the need to curb religious provocation

Early-bird tickets for Rainforest World Music Festival 2025 now available

KUCHING: The countdown has begun for the Rainforest World Music Festival 2025. It is set to be even bigger following last year’s record-breaking attendance of 26,000 people. Early-bird tickets are now available from March 8 until 31. It offers music enthusiasts, cultural aficionados and eco-conscious travellers the chance to secure

Kolok mee included in this year’s 12,000 Sumbangsih Raya boxes

KUCHING: A total of 12,000 Sumbangsih Raya boxes were distributed this year to security and enforcement personnel working during Hari Raya, with kolok mee included in the packs for the first time. The symbolic handover ceremony, held at Wisma Bapa Malaysia today, was officiated by the Minister of Women, Children,

Local traders operate 79 stalls at Lundu District Council Ramadan Bazaar 2025

LUNDU: The Lundu District Council Ramadan Bazaar 2025 is once again bringing people of various races together. During the official launch of the bazaar yesterday, Tanjong Datu Assemblyman, Azizul Adenan, highlighted the significance of the annual event in strengthening community ties. Apart from fostering unity, it is also anticipated to

‘Ketuk Sahur’ programme unites community through charity and togetherness

SIBU: The ‘Ketuk Sahur’ programme, which began last year as an initiative to foster closer ties among residents in the DUN Nangka constituency, returned this Ramadan with visits to 250 homes for sahur (pre-dawn meal), continuing to unite the community through charity and togetherness. Organised in collaboration with the Village

Sarawak DID achieves anti-bribery certification, first in Sarawak

KUCHING: The Sarawak Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) has made history as the first technical department in Sarawak to receive the MS ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) Certification. The prestigious recognition was presented by Shahrizan Mohammad Sahmoni, regional director of Sirim Berhad Sarawak; to Datuk Ahmad Denney Ahmad

Uggah visits Tech Barcelona to explore partnerships

KUCHING: Sarawak is moving forward with its vision to establish Sarawak Tech City by deepening its collaboration with Barcelona’s technology sector. A delegation, led by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, visited Tech Barcelona to explore potential partnerships and strengthen ties with the city’s dynamic innovation ecosystem. Accompanied by

Upgrading of Jalan Kampung Nyelitak in progress

BALAI RINGIN: The upgrading of Jalan Kampung Nyelitak, with an allocation of RM3.1 million, is progressing well and is expected to be completed by September 2025. The project is part of Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak and Balai Ringin assemblyman Datuk Snowdan Lawan’s ongoing efforts

Sarawak Mega Fair in Singapore from Oct 16 to 19

KUCHING: Sarawak is set to organise a Mega Fair in Singapore this year to promote trade, investment, and tourism. The event, scheduled to take place from Oct 16 to 19, aims to serve as a platform for government officials, business leaders, and stakeholders to strengthen economic ties and explore new