Monday, 12 January 2026

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Yuna to stage Kuching concert on Oct 27

KUCHING: Malaysian singer Yuna is coming here this October in conjunction with her upcoming “Yunaverse” international concert tour. The concert will be held on Oct 27 at Hikmah Exchange. “Can’t wait to go back to Kuching after so many years. “Mark your calendar! I’ll see you there,” she said in

Flying doctor service schedule for Oct 2 to 13

KUCHING: The State Health Department has scheduled the flying doctor service, also known as Perkhidmatan Doktor Udara (PDU) in Sarikei, Sri Aman, Samarahan, Sibu, Kapit, Limbang and Miri from Oct 2 to 13. The community living nearby is expected to be able to wait at their respective household for the

Sarawak PAC visits Germany’s House of Parliament   

GERMANY: The Sarawak Public Accounts Committee (PAC)’s visit to the House of Parliament, Republic of Germany marked the first time it has visited a Parliament House which has a different system of government outside the Commonwealth countries. During the benchmarking visit, the Sarawak PAC members, led by chairman Razaili Gapor,

Greening project to generate revenue for parish

SERIAN: The perimeter of the newly earth-filled site for the Pastoral Centre here will be planted with grass to prevent soil erosion and also to provide green environment.  Vice chairman of St Theresa Parish Pastoral Council Anthony Taguk said the area would also be planted with selected quality coconuts and

Borneo Fur Festival for dog lovers on Oct 14

KUCHING: A festival titled BarkPark Borneo Fur Festival will be held at BarkPark’s ground in Saradise, here on October 14. Organised by BarkPark, activities will include K-9 Bomba Dog demonstration, dog pool party, music, dances, fun dog shows and dog best dressed competition. “The biggest highlight will be paw maids

NGO counts on prompt completion of special needs centre

KUCHING: A non-governmental organisation on Wednesday expressed hope that the Special Needs Training Centre in Samarahan will be completed soon. Kuching Association of Talent Development and Welfare of Special Needs (KATSN) adviser Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok said the centre will be a place for special children and adults to retire

Responsive education system a priority in new economy

SERIAN: Priority needs to be given to a responsive education system in the new economy that is competitive especially on the global stage. In stating this Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Roland Sagah pointed out that education and the development of a role model are crucial elements

Tarat community embraces modern farming in Sarawak Skills CSR event

SERIAN: Some 40 participants were involved in a Tarat community corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme at Kampung Tarat Melawi. The programme, organised by Sarawak Skills, aims to expose participants to modern farming, particularly hydroponic farming. Sarawak Skills executive director Hallman Sabri said the programme also consisted of a seminar on

Durian fritters and fries make festival debut

KUCHING: The Mid-Autumn Festival is nothing short of fantastic and beautiful at the Batu Kawa Old Bazaar.  What makes it even livelier is that the festival is well patronised, with hundreds of visitors coming in and coming out, visiting not only the vendors, but also the decoration nearby the Guang

We’re a formidable political force, thanks to GPS: Minos

KUCHING: Sarawak is surging ahead both in political stability and economic improvement, according to political observer Datuk Peter Minos. He attributed the state’s progress to the formation of Gabungan Parti Sarawak in 2018, led by coalition kingpin Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), which made a formidable force in national politics.