Saturday, 27 December 2025

Author: Natasha Jee

Former Bukit Begunan rep laid to rest

KUCHING: Donald Lawan, former assemblyman of Bukit Begunan, was laid to rest at the Nirvana Memorial Park on Jalan Bau today (June 15). Before the burial, a funeral service was held at St Faith’s Kuching Anglican Church, with the service led by Revd Canon Bradley Sangan. The service, which began

Jojo Ghazali motivated by One Championship loss

KUCHING: National Muay Thai champion Muhamad Johan “Jojo” Ghazali Zulfikar said his recent defeat at the ONE Championship 167 to Vietnam’s Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat served as a motivation for his training and future fights. He said he had put in all effort into preparing for the previous bout. “I

Iban Cultural Heritage Symposium and Expo on June 24

KUCHING: A two-day Iban Cultural Heritage Symposium and Expo 2024 will be held beginning June 24 to discuss the importance of cultural heritage preservation and the significance of safeguarding cultural assets. Organised by the Dayak Cultural Foundation (DCF), the event which comes tunder the chairmanship of Prof Dr Nelson Ilan

Sarawak explores algae potential for pharmaceutical products

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is collaborating with a Japanese company to explore the possibility of producing pharmaceutical products using algae found in the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the company involved is the Chitose Group. “Sarawak is now working with the company on how

Sarawak to match federal allocation for paddy cultivation

KUCHING: Sarawak is ready to match allocations from the federal government in the effort to boost rice production with the ultimate aim of achieving self sufficiency. For starters it said it is prepared to provide for half the cost of drainage and irrigation systems over 10,000 hectares of land identified

Kuching to take part in Macao’s food fest

KUCHING: Kuching City has been invited to send representatives from five restaurants and their chefs to partake in the gastronomy promenade at the Macao Fisherman’s Wharf. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the event was part of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of Macao

Celebrating 100 years of agriculture

KUCHING: A three-day agricultural extravaganza, the Gedong Agrofest 2024, has officially begun at Anjung Gedong. The event, co-organised by the Sarawak Department of Agriculture in conjunction with its 100th anniversary, promises a vibrant showcase of the state’s agricultural sector. More than 20 exhibitors from various government and private entities are

Vandals getting bolder, now targetting transmission towers

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy has reported a significant rise in metal theft incidents, with numerous instances of severe vandalism, cutting, and theft of Extra High Voltage (EHV) tower components along the Bakun and Murum roads. The company said despite increased patrols and intensified cooperation with law enforcement to secure the electricity

Respect each other’s religion and culture: Tiong

KUCHING: The people have been reminded to be sensitive towards and respect the diverse communities to main the country’s harmony. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing noted that under the wise leadership of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, attention has been given