FOR Abang Usop Abang Narudin, every day is a celebration of fatherhood, not just the annual reminder marked on calendars each June. At 64, the retiree from Miri spoke softly but with deep conviction as he recalled a life shaped by joy, sacrifice and the quiet strength of a father’s
MIRI: Dr Lynn Ling Yew Hua from Curtin University Malaysia has joined a national roundtable to help shape the future of digitalisation for Malaysia’s small businesses. Held in Kuala Lumpur and hosted by the Khazanah Research Institute (KRI), the MSME Digitalisation Roundtable 2025 brought together leading policymakers, industry experts and
KUCHING: Over 400 young people, parents and members of the public gathered at the Sarawak Scout Headquarters for a day of hands-on learning and discovery, as the Scout Association of Malaysia, Sarawak branch, today rolled out its first full-day high-impact training programme in partnership with HRD Corp Sarawak. Held in
MIRI: A striking blend of elegance and eloquence won the hearts of the judges and audience alike as 23-year-old Daphne Baun David was crowned Miss Gawai Sarawak 2025 in a dazzling finale attended by over 2,000 guests. Representing the Kenyah community, Daphne stood out not just for her poise and grace,
MIRI: Gawai Dayak is more than a harvest festival: it is a celebration of unity that brings Sarawak’s diverse communities together. Events such as Miss Gawai Sarawak not only honour Dayak heritage but also serve as a bridge to promote understanding and respect across ethnic lines, said Deputy Minister in
SARIKEI: Residents here got a breath of fresh air over the weekend as the town centre transformed into a car-free zone in a bid to promote greener living and healthier lifestyles. The ‘Car-Free Morning’ initiative, held on Saturday at the Dewan Suarah Sarikei car park, is part of a wider
MIRI: More than 200 employees of Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd (SOP) and their families came together this week for the ‘Kasi Jadi’ Gawai Celebration 2025, held at the Gua Longhouse Chalet here. The event, rooted in the spirit of unity and cultural appreciation, saw participation from SOP’s operations across Suai,
FOR Abang Usop Abang Narudin, every day is a celebration of fatherhood, not just the annual reminder marked on calendars each June. At 64, the retiree from Miri speaks softly but with deep conviction as he recalls a life shaped by joy, sacrifice and the quiet strength of a father’s
MIRI: Customs officers have thwarted an attempt to smuggle in over 26 kilograms of cannabis via a local courier service here, the narcotics worth an estimated RM2.578 million. The operation resulted in the first-ever cannabis flower seizure in the city, according to Sarawak Customs Director, Norizan Yahya. “This is a
MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia held a hands-on workshop to help young students sharpen their skills in navigating the modern information maze. Hosted by its campus library recently, the opportunity gave secondary school students a rare glimpse into the power and complexity of managing knowledge in the digital age. Fifty-nine student
