Monday, 15 December 2025

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Landmark Brunei–Sarawak art exhibition at Borneo Cultures Museum from June 20-26

KUCHING: A landmark international exhibition bringing together 64 artists from Brunei Darussalam and Sarawak will be held at the Borneo Cultures Museum from June 20 to 26. Titled “Neighbours in Heart, Friendship in Art”, the event features 99 paintings that celebrate shared heritage, identity, and contemporary expression. Jointly organised by

Reports lodged on scammer after cyber harassment, privacy invasion

KUCHING: A scammer who failed to deceive a victim into a fraudulent loan scheme has now resorted to cyber harassment and privacy invasion, targeting not only the victim but also his immediate family. The victim, known only as Kenny, had initially engaged in a few WhatsApp conversations on June 2

UNIMAS, HRD Corp collab elevates student skills

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The collaboration between Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) and the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) Sarawak is crucial in ensuring that the university’s students gain higher-level skills. UNIMAS Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Ahmad Hata Rasit said the collaboration was carried out in conjunction with National Training Week (NTW)

‘Marked’: Young girl’s birthmark becomes symbol of Gawai pride

KUCHING: In conjunction with this year’s Gawai Dayak celebration, PETRONAS has released a heartwarming short film titled ‘Marked’ (Tanda Kasih ), which pays tribute to the themes of personal resilience, cultural pride, and the strength of family ties. The film centres on Melia, a young Iban girl navigating the emotional

Bas.My Kuching expands bus services to Batu Kawa

KUCHING: Residents of Batu Kawa here can now enjoy improved connectivity and greater access to public transport, following the official launch of Bas.My Kuching’s latest route into the area. The expansion introduces six dedicated buses under the Bas.My Kuching programme, which will now service key residential, educational, commercial and healthcare

Sarawak faces declining birth rate, increasing ageing population

KUCHING: Sarawak is witnessing a steady demographic shift as birth rates continue to decline while the state’s ageing population trends upward, which raise concern about long-term social planning and policy adjustments. Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said statistics indicate a consistent drop in birth

Problematic citizenship cases drop as legal, public awareness improves

KUCHING: Increased public awareness and improved legal adoption processes have significantly reduced the number of problematic citizenship cases in Sarawak, particularly those filed under Article 15A of the Federal Constitution. Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said the drop in applications under Article 15A, which

Kota Sentosa rep gives out Gawai food baskets to underprivileged families

KUCHING: The spirit of Gawai was brought early to underprivileged families in Kota Sentosa as their assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau Sin led a food basket distribution drive ahead of the festive season. The initiative, carried out with the support of community leaders Penghulu Jakup Buan, Christopher Chaong and Michael Mada,

Gawai Dayak a platform to strengthen unity and express thanks

KUCHING: The Gawai Dayak celebration serves as a bridge to strengthen unity, cultural pride and gratitude among the Dayak community. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas in extending festive greetings to the Dayak community on the occasion of Gawai Dayak celebrations, said Gawai is a time to reflect on

Coconuts added to Gawai 2025 price control list

KUCHING: Whole coconuts, grated coconuts, and coconut milk are among the new items added to the list of 11 controlled goods under the 2025 Gawai Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP). The SHMMP, which runs from May 29 to June 6, is being implemented to ensure compliance with price control