Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Author: Ma Chee Seng

DayakDaily on mission to find 12 forts

KUCHING: Starting today until March 31, the D’Drift 2023 team of DayakDaily will be on a mission to discover 12 historical forts across Sarawak. The programme is part of Sarawak Tourism Board’s theme of the year that focuses on the state’s heritage. Led by Christopher Bishop, the team of three

Church visits will not convert Muslims instantly: Karim

KUCHING: State Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman on Wednesday sought to give clarity to misgivings over the now cancelled ‘Jom Ziarah Gereja’ initiative. He commended the initiative spearheaded by federal Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh, saying it was a noble effort that would have showcased

Sarawak guidelines for performing foreign artists 

KUCHING: The state government has its own set of guidelines for foreign artists performing in Sarawak and they do not necessarily have to adhere to the stricter guidelines, said the Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts. Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this when asked by reporters

International Energy Week Expo & Summit in June

KUCHING: The 5th edition of the International Energy Week (IEW) Expo & Summit will take place at the Borneo Convention Centre here from June 13-15. Hosted by the Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability and supported by Business Event Sarawak, it is expected to attract 200 exhibitors and 5,000 trade

Select panel crucial for future of healthcare

KUCHING: The formation of a Parliamentary Special Select Committee (PSSC) on Health has been described as vital for the future of Malaysian healthcare. Chief Executive of the Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy, Azrul Mohd Khalib, on Tuesday said its formation is considered a necessary move. The formation of

35 attend digital literacy programme

KUCHING: Thirty-five residents of Lingga and Sri Aman attended a programme aimed at increasing their digital literacy. The Community Digitalisation Programme was organised by the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) and Angkatan Zaman Mansang Sarawak (AZAM Sarawak) in collaboration with the Lingga District Office and Sri Aman District Council. According to

Santubong MP oversees free haircuts for students

KUCHING: Santubong MP Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri in collaboration with Association of Importers and Traders of Motor Vehicles Malaysia (Pekema) and Centre of Technical Excellence (CENTEXS) came together to provide haircuts and school supplies to students. Over 300 students received free haircuts during the Back To School Free Haircut programme

30 students receive Back to School aid

BINTULU: National Consumer Foundation Malaysia (YPNM) Bintulu Branch distributed special assistance for ‘Back to School’ to 30 students from low-income families (B40) of SJK Chung Hua Bintulu today. Chairman of YPNM Bintulu Branch, Capt Dr Simon Hong presented the special aid in the form of writing equipment at the brief

Collaboration to promote tax awareness

KUCHING: The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDNM) has collaborated with the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ACCCIS) Kuching, to launch an education and tax awareness programme aimed at improving voluntary tax compliance rates. A delegation led by the director of LHDNM Vijayen Nagalingham to the ACCCIS yesterday

Ramadan moon sighting March 22

KUCHING: The sighting of the new moon for the commencement of the Ramadan fast for Muslims in Malaysia will take place on March 22 (Wednesday), the Office of the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal announced yesterday. It said in a statement that the Conference of Rulers had agreed that the date for the