Friday, 9 January 2026

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Celebrating culinary heritage together

KOTA PADAWAN: Recently, 50 enthusiastic participants joined the Traditional Food Workshop and Competition hosted by Kelab Belia Proaktif, an event that highlighted the cultural richness and culinary traditions of Sarawak. The event was inaugurated by Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang. The participants were divided into 11 teams, each

Flight ticket prices: Chong’s request baffling, says Kho

KUCHING: Kho Teck Wan, a political secretary to the Premier is curious as to why Stampin MP Chong Chien Jen decided to ask the state government to address rising flight ticket prices. “Chong knows rightly that the authority to regulate and govern the transport industries which includes aviation is under

NUBE backs stricter revisions to Anti-Sexual Harassment Act 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Union of Bank Employees (NUBE) has applauded the efforts of Women, Family, and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri in addressing weaknesses in the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act 2022 (Act 840) and, if necessary, introducing stricter laws. In a statement, NUBE secretary-general J. Solomon said it

Welfare authorities looking for toddler’s mum

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The authorities here are looking for the biological mother of a two-year-old girl who is now under the care of the Welfare Department’s Child Protection Unit. In a statement the department said Nur Amirah Batrisya Abdullah, born on Oct 27, 2021 was left by her biological mother in

Left with nothing, families find strength

KUCHING: Victims of a recent fire in Kampung Tabuan Cemerlang recounted their harrowing experiences. Fatin Mohamad Jaafar, 34, was out when she received the devastating news. “My siblings called to say our house was on fire,” she recalled. “I rushed home, but it was too late. We couldn’t save anything,

SABC invites Abang Johari to be its Chief Patron

SYDNEY: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has been invited by the Sarawak Australia Business Chamber (SABC) as its Chief Patron. This invitation was extended during Abang Johari’s official visit to Sydney. Rodger Chan Siong Boh, President of SABC, underscored Abang Johari’s pivotal role as the Patron

Relocation efforts aid village fire survivors

KUCHING: The state government is actively seeking new residences for the victims affected by the recent fire in Kampung Tabuan Cemerlang. Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, the Minister for Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development, highlighted that these new homes will facilitate families in sending their children to nearby schools

Road construction work ends on Nov 25

KUCHING: The temporary road construction work at Jalan Tun Datuk Patinggi Abang Haji Muhammad Salahuddin here has commenced from Aug 26 and will end on Nov 25. Land Custody and Development Authority (LCDA) in a statement said that road users are advised to exercise caution while driving on the road

Traditional food workshop and competition on Aug 31 at Borneo Highlands

KUCHING: Kelab Belia Proaktif has announced the upcoming traditional food workshop and competition, set to take place on Aug 31 at Borneo Glamping Campsite 1, located in the picturesque Borneo Highlands. This event is part of the Merdeka Glamping celebration organised by Borneo Glamping and is proudly supported by the

Road closure from Sept 2 to 13

KUCHING: The Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) will be implementing traffic adjustments and closing the exit lane from the Riveredge Roundabout towards Jalan Tun Abdul Rahman Yaakub here from September 2 to 13, from 6 am to 9 am. DBKU stated that the closure aims to ensure smooth traffic flow