Saturday, 10 January 2026

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Promoting SDGP tourism in Bau through new branding initiative

BAU: Several tourism areas here are being considered for inclusion in a new branding initiative aimed at promoting Sarawak Delta Geo Park (SDGP) tourism in Sarawak. Tourism Malaysia Sarawak director Nurul Ain Muhammed Yunus revealed this development as part of SDGP’s efforts following a recent Tourism Malaysia workshop. The workshop

Elderly Care Programme a success

KUCHING: Twenty-six participants from the Lions Nursing Home attended an Elderly Care and Caregiver Mental Health Programme on Thursday. The programme, held at Lions Nursing Home in Stutong Baru, was also attended by Lions Nursing Home management, Japan International Cooperation Agency Alumni Society of Malaysia (myJICA), myJICA Sarawak representatives and

Stage play set to captivate audience

KOTA SAMARAHAN: An exciting and experimental immersive theatre experience titled “VII” is set to captivate the audience this weekend. The event will take place at La Promenade Mall here, marking a unique collaboration between the renowned Malaysian theatre company, “theatrethreesixty,” and students from the Faculty of Creative and Applied Arts

CMS pledges RM5 mln to athletics federation

PETALING JAYA: Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad (CMS) has pledged RM5 million to the Malaysia Athletics Federation (MAF) from 2023 to 2025. This follows the recent strategic partnership announcement with the official signing of a sponsorship agreement between two of the organisations. “The collaboration would focus on the development of athletics

Department marks Integrity Day with booklet launch

KUCHING: A total of 150 people attended the Integrity Day celebration organised by the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) at Riverside Majestic Hotel here recently. The event also marked the launch of the Mid-Term Review Booklet for DID Sarawak 2021-2025. “Integrity Day at DID Sarawak serves as a demonstration

Association seeks Teochew ancestral roots

KUCHING: The Kuching Teochew Association has finally resumed its Teochew ancestral roots-seeking tour for 2023. Yesterday morning (October 25), 40 of its enthusiastic members embarked on their journey from here to Chaoshan district in China. “The roots-seeking tour is an eight-day and seven-night expedition and it will encompass family visit,

Sheraton Hotel adds glitz to Kuching landscape

KUCHING: Sheraton Hotels and Resort has announced the soft opening of Sheraton Kuching Hotel. The hotel’s prime location offers easy access to the central business district, public transport and several of the city’s cultural and leisure attractions. “With Kuching named as a Unesco City of Gastronomy, the hotel is also

EC sends out 73 postal ballots

KUCHING: The Election Commission (EC) has sent out 73 postal ballots to eligible voters for the upcoming Jepak by-election. The postal ballots consist of seventy (70) Category 1A (Election Officers and Police personnel), one (1) postal ballot for Category 1B (Malaysian citizens residing overseas), and two (2) Category 1C (Agencies

Mosti zeroes in on young to secure food supply chain

KUCHING: The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovations (Mosti) aims to develop modern technologies and approaches to encourage the younger generation to pursue careers in food production and agriculture. Minister Chang Lih Kang said this is because the younger generation has a vital role in securing the future of Sarawak’s

Have no fear, telco towers pose no health risks: SMA general manager

KUCHING: High-speed 5G network towers are safe and are not harmful to people’s health. Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) general manager Datuk Dr Anderson Tiong Ing Heng said, nevertheless concerns about radiation from telecommunication structures have been taken into account, and health remains a priority when building these communication  facilities. “I