Tuesday, 30 December 2025

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Lions nursing home charity food fair on Dec 3

KUCHING: The upcoming Lions Nursing Home Annual Charity Food Fair aims to raise at least RM40,000 for the nursing home. Lions Nursing Home Kuching chairperson Datin Ellis Suriayti Omar said at the moment they had RM160,000 in funds. “So that is among the reasons why we are organising this food

Parishioners pool resources to prevent erosion

SERIAN: Parishioners of St. Theresa’s Church here came up with a novel idea while awaiting plans to put up a parish pastoral centre to come through. With earthworks already done at the site, they decided to turf the area and plant coconut trees in an attempt to prevent erosion there

RTM draws up plans for 227 programmes

KUCHING: A total of 227 small, medium and large scale programmes have been planned by Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) for next year. Broadcasting director-general Datuk Suhaimi Sulaiman said some of the large scale programmes that will be held are the Konsert EVO70 in conjunction with Sambutan Jubli Platinum: 70 Tahun

Have a date with The Raintree Restaurant this Xmas

KUCHING: Borneo Convention Centre Kuching’s (BCCK) The Raintree Restaurant launched its exquisite Christmas and New Year’s Eve menus, promising an unparalleled dining experience to welcome the joyous celebration. A three-course Christmas menu that is available from Dec 1 to 30 (except for Dec 24, 25 and 31) offers Smoked Duck

Budding filmmaker explores world of storytelling

KUCHING: “I’d like to think of myself as a loud filmmaker, yet a very introvert person in real life,” said 26-year-old film director Abang Muhammad Danish Muhammad Busmah. Born on April 13, 1997 Danish was 24 when he opened his production film company called 21 Ways Film in July 2021.

Prioritise repair of crumbling educational facilities

The Pelagus assemblyman, Wilson Nyabung Ijang, has called on the state government to allocate sufficient funds for the repair and renovation of several deteriorating schools in the constituency. Wilson noted that despite waiting for federal government assistance, the primary and secondary schools in Pelagus have yet to be fully repaired.

Ensuring a civil service of transparency, accountability

SEVERAL initiatives have been implemented to ensure the Sarawak civil service continues to practise accountability, transparency and governance. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya said the initiatives include the establishment of  the establishment of Sarawak Ombudsman Committee (JONS), development and scale monitoring for

SABATI members visit Cheshire Home, Blind Centre

KUCHING: The Sarawak Cheshire Home, a care and treatment centre, is among the welfare organisations that provides residence, health care services, training, guidance, and rehabilitation for individuals with disabilities in the state. Secretary-general of the Badan Amal Tenaga Isteri-Isteri (SABATI), Datin Amar  Enn Ong Siok Ean stated that the centre

Deputy ministers lauds ministry’s allocation as vital 

KUCHING: The RM200 million allocation for tourism sector under the State Budget 2024 is necessary for the progress of transforming Sarawak into a leading destination for eco-tourism and business events in the ASEAN region. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew said this

Be safe and don’t panic, says MP

KUCHING: Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen has urged everyone not to panic following the news that SMK Kuching High has received a bomb threat via an email. He said this during his visit to the school together with the Pending assemblywoman Violet Yong on Wednesday. “This is the second bomb