KUCHING: National Journalists’ Day (HAWANA) 2024 Award recipient, James Alexander Ritchie, who passed away at the age of 74, will be laid to rest on Tuesday. According to his only daughter, Rebekah Dawn Ba’o Ritchie, a funeral service will be held at St Thomas’ Church here. “My father’s wake will
KUCHING: The media fraternity mourns the loss of a renowned veteran journalist following the passing of James Alexander Ritchie at the age of 74. James drew his last breath at the Sarawak General Hospital (HUS) this morning. The National Journalists’ Day (HAWANA) 2024 Award recipient’s passing was shared via a
KUCHING: The Sarawak bodybuilding community is mourning the loss of one of its pioneers, Douglas Jerukan Kanyan, who passed away at Sibu Hospital on May 1. He breathed his last at 11:18 pm at the age of 85. Sarawak Bodybuilding Association (SBBA) expressed its deepest condolences to Douglas’ family, while
KUCHING: A young woman is being hailed as a hero after performing life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using a public automated external defibrillator (AED) on a man who collapsed at Kuching International Airport (KIA) earlier this week. The incident, which occurred on April 30 around 11:30 am, involved a 55-year-old
KUCHING: Bishop of the Anglican Church in Sarawak and Brunei, the Right Reverend Datuk Danald Jute, has been elected as the president of the Council of Churches of Malaysia for the 2025-2028 term. The Anglican Diocesan Youth Council (ADYC) extended its congratulations in a Facebook post, expressing gratitude for his
KUCHING: A teacher will always be a teacher – this spirit was deeply felt as 120 retired educators gathered for a special reunion here, celebrating their lasting legacy in shaping young minds and building the nation. The reunion was hosted by Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Minister, Datuk Seri
KUCHING: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for several areas in Sarawak, with heavy rain, strong winds, and lightning expected until 9 am today. The department, which issued the warning at 4.55 am this morning said, areas likely to be affected include Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Betong
KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) is dedicated to enhancing the city for the benefit of its residents. Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng thus called upon councillors, heads of department, and all staff to continue together as one strong, united team. “Let us support each other, communicate openly and
KUCHING: The Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Kuching Branch to strengthen efforts in building a healthier, safer, and more resilient community. Mayor Datuk Hilmy Othman said through the collaboration, DBKU has taken a proactive step by
KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) is dedicated to enhancing the city for the benefit of its residents. Its Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng thus called upon the councillors, heads of department, and all staff to continue together as one strong, united team. “Let us support each other, communicate