Friday, 2 January 2026

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Pullman Kuching hosts ‘bubur lambuk’ distribution programme

KUCHING: As part of its Ramadan initiatives, Pullman Kuching recently organised a ‘bubur lambuk’ distribution programme to the attendees at Masjid Bandaraya Kuching. According to a press release, the programme was held on March 21 from 12 pm to 2 pm. Pullman Kuching general manager Adrian Ng said this initiative

Collaboration bridges academia with real-world energy challenges

KUCHING: Baker Hughes and Curtin University Malaysia recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to integrate cutting-edge 3D subsurface modelling technology into the university’s curriculum. Under the collaboration, Baker Hughes will donate the JewelSuite™ Subsurface Modeling platform to Curtin University Malaysia, and support training programs to equip students with industry-relevant

Stay safe, embrace unity: Mayor

KUCHING: As the festive season approaches, the public is urged to take extra precautions, especially in light of recent fire incidents during Ramadan, said Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng. Expressing concern over three fire incidents during the fasting month, Wee hopes such tragedies do not

Uggah tells of welder shortage; calls for I-CATS help

KUCHING: There is an acute shortage of skilled workers, notably welders, due to the many infrastructure projects being implemented in the state now. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this to a group from the i-CATS University College led by its vice chancellor and president Prof Emeritus Datuk

Prison visits allowed on third and fourth days of Hari Raya

KUCHING: Special Hari Raya Aidilfitri visits for prison inmates will be allowed on the third and fourth days of Hari Raya, the Malaysian Prisons Department announced. In a statement, the department said the visits will cover all prison institutions, including moral rehabilitation centers, special rehabilitation centers, special detention centers, and

PWD halts major roadworks on Pan Borneo Highway for Raya season

KUCHING: Major road maintenance work, including lane closures along the Pan Borneo Highway, will be suspended from Mar 24 to Apr 7 to ease traffic congestion during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive season. Public Works Department (PWD) director Dr Cassidy Morris said the move aligns with a directive from Works

JCI members treat villagers to delicious porridge

KUCHING: A total of 300 plastic containers of bubur lambuk were distributed to the residents of Kpg Bukit Pancur here on Sunday. Organised by Junior Chamber International (JCI) Damai, in collaboration with Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang, the initiative served as a meaningful opportunity to celebrate and learn

Children’s cancer society launches GoBald 2025

KUCHING: The Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) has officially launched the GoBald 2025. It marked the start of its annual awareness and fundraising campaign in support of children and families battling childhood cancer in Sarawak. This year, SCCS aims to raise RM1 million and shave 400 heads through its signature

Stop false narratives on Sarawak’s oil and gas rights

KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Stakan branch stands firmly with Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) senators in calling for the Malayan media to stop spreading misleading narratives about Sarawak’s ownership of its oil and gas rights. Stakan SUPP chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok supports the recent statement by GPS

FDS eyes new record for planting most varied Shorea tree species

KUCHING: Sixty different Shorea tree species are among the 5,000 trees that were planted by Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) at the Sabal Forest Reserve in conjunction with the International Day of Forests. In its statement, FDS said the remarkable achievement is also an official attempt to set a new record