Friday, 19 December 2025

Author: Ma Chee Seng

Kampung Tematu Gawai Carnival set for May 26-27

KUCHING: The eighth edition of the Kampung Tematu Gawai Carnival is set to take place on May 26 and 27, where ten finalists from different districts and villages will compete for the grand title of ‘Dayung Gawea Tematu’. The event will take place at the Kampung Tematu Multipurpose Hall and

Premier to host Aidilfitri open house

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his wife Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang are set to host an open house in conjunction with the Aidilfitri celebration. According to a press statement issued by the Premier Sarawak’s Office yesterday, the event would take place at

Muara Tuang Assemblyman encourages community to donate food during Ramadan

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Donating food to the needy during the month of Ramadan is a noble practice that should be strengthened. Muara Tuang assemblyman Datuk Idris Buang said this year’s Jerayawara Bubur Lambuk tradition aimed to involve parents, guardians, and children in community activities and foster relationships between teachers, parents, and

SWOT-2023 a platform for creating opportunities for women

KUCHING: The Women Leadership Foundation (WLF) will be organising the Sarawak Women of Tomorrow (SWOT-2023) Boot Camp from June 10 to 13. In a courtesy call on Sarawak Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Sri Fatimah Abdullah at Baitulmakmur Building 2 here on Friday (April 14),  WLF

Bakul Rahmah packages handed to needy through five organisations

KUCHING: Federal Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN), Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub conducted a two-day working visit to Sarawak, during which he implemented the ‘Jelajah Rahmah’ initiative, covering four segments of the Rahmah umbrella initiative. On behalf of the minister, his political secretary Suhaizan Kaiat visited 4th Mile

Padawan latest to join Unicef effort on children

PADAWAN: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has become the fourth local authority to join a United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) effort to promote the rights of children. It signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Unicef on its Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI). At the signing ceremony on Wednesday, MPP chairman

Traffic game revival on the cards for students

BINTULU: The Ministry of Transport Sarawak and the Sarawak Road Safety Council (MKJR) will revive the traffic game competition to promote and raise awareness on road safety among school students. Transport Minister Datuk Sri Lee Kim Shin said the revival of the traffic game is similar to the annual Shell

SHEDA Property Expo 2023 opens registration to exhibitors

KUCHING: The annual SHEDA Property Expo, touted as the largest property expo in Sarawak, is now open for registration to exhibitors. Organised by the Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA), the event will be held from July 14  to 16  at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). Expo

SAVTI: The go-to institute for oil palm industry

KUCHING: Sarawak Agriculture Vocational Training Institute (SAVTI) in Kabuloh, Miri has become a highly sought-after institution for the oil palm industry in Sarawak. In a press release issued by Sarawak Skills today (April 6), officials from major oil palm companies visited SAVTI to recruit graduates, highlighting the quality and relevance

Market upgrade to commence in April

SARATOK: Works to upgrade the Saratok public market by the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) is expected to commence in April this year. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said this is one of the important projects of the agency to benefit traders and the local community. “The Saratok public market needs