Saturday, 2 May, 2026

8:37 PM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

76-hour ‘Juh Bermukun’ ends 9pm today

KUCHING: The 76 hours non-stop ‘Juh Bermukun’, which started at 5pm on Friday, will end at 9pm today. The event, which took place at Auditorium P. Ramlee of RTM Kuching, was a collaboration between the Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Ministry and Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) to commemorate RTM’s

Political commentator surprised at Zuraida’s decision to quit Bersatu

KUCHING: A political commentator has expressed his surprise over the decision by several politicians, most notably Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin, in quitting Bersatu or Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia. Datuk Peter Minos opined that although controversial, there could be some reasons behind the move. “There had been rumours last year that she

ART project is in works

KUCHING: The automated rail transport (ART) project is currently in progress, said Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr Abdul Aziz Husain. The Sarawak Metro chairman stated that consultants have been hired and that the tender rolling stock has been finalised. “It should be available soon, and we should be able to announce

Be thankful, Sarawakians told

KUCHING: Sarawakians who comprise various ethnicities and religious backgrounds are urged to be thankful and appreciative with the harmony in the state, thereby ensuring economic stability and better future for all. The Premier of Sarawak who came out with the advice added our future generations needed to continue enjoying this

Magnum Cares donates to Dayak families

KUCHING: In conjunction with celebrating Gawai Dayak and its 12th consecutive year in Sarawak, Magnum Cares continues to spread its goodwill and heartiest wishes to the Dayak communities regarding their upcoming festival on June 1. In making this year’s celebration to be filled with happiness, safety and blissfulness, they have

MAGGI not missing out Gawai celebrations

KUCHING: Popular food brand, MAGGI will return to host Gawai festivities with its MAGGI’s ‘Jom Masak dan Berkongsi Bersama’ campaign in conjunction with the annual celebration. This year, MAGGI will raise funds through of its ‘Jom Masak dan Berkongsi Bersama’ contest for the benefit of charity organisations, Hope Place and

RM250,000 worth of prizes up for grabs

KUCHING: In conjunction with Gawai and Kaamatan celebration, coffee brand name NESCAFE is organising its “Peraduan NESCAFE Jom Beli dan Raikan Bersama” again offering RM 250,000 worth of prizes. Business Executive Officer of Beverages Business Unit, Nestle (Malaysia) Berhad Othman Chraibi shared that the harvest festival was celebrated in Sabah

Saberkas programme to attract youths to do business

BETONG: The Sarawak National Youth Association (Saberkas) collaborated with the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development to organise the JUMS Start Biznes! Programme Saberkas Young Entrepreneur Tour last Saturday (May 21). Betong became the first location for the first series of tour and 149 people attended, consisting of youths

Kuching Hokkien Association presents Studies Excellence Awards

KUCHING: The Kuching Hokkien Association recently held its 45th Studies Excellence Awards ceremony. At the event, 91 applicants received 80 awards valued at RM13,010. Chairman of Education Committee of Kuching Hokkien Association cum Deputy president of the Federation of Aided Chinese Primary School Boards of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian (Tunglian),

Gawai queen crown goes to longhouse lass

KAPIT: Vanessa Teresa emerged as the champion of Kumang Gawai Kapit last Sunday (May 22). The 18-year-old lass from Laso longhouse, Nanga Entawau defeated nine other contestants. She took home RM2,500 plus a 42-inche television, beauty vouchers, a trophy and a hamper. The Lulong name and Selinggar Matahari were won