Sunday, 29 March 2026

Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Cultivate healthy lifestyle through sports, says Resident

KUCHING: The Sarawak X-Tive programme is a platform for Sarawakians to take part in sports activities, said Kuching Resident Datuk Sherrina Hussaini. The programme also promotes a healthy lifestyle, both in physical and mental terms, she said, adding that this in turn could bring about a more productive and competitive

Ministry to ensure Miri port achieves mission

KUCHING: The Ministry of Infrastructure and Port Development (MIPD) will support Miri Port Authority (MPA) in achieving its vision and mission to be the catalyst for economic development in the northern region of Sarawak. Deputy Minister Datuk Majang Renggi assured this during a working visit to MPA. “Ports play a

Borneo cultures museum will boost tourism

KUCHING: The establishment of the Borneo Cultures Museum (BCM) is timely as it compliments tourism as an important contributor to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah The Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister pointed out that with BCM located at

A recognition of Sarawak’s struggles

KUCHING: The restyling of the title ‘Chief Minister’ to ‘Premier’ marks the beginning of Sarawak being recognised and is at a different level compared to other states in the Peninsula. According to the state leaders, the gazettement of the title effective March 1 is timely as it reflects the outcome

Hope Place Kuching shares about community and volunteerism work

KUCHING: Hope Place Kuching was invited to share community and volunteerism work with the Malaysian Future Leader School (MFLS) alumni at Sampadi, Lundu last weekend. According to its statement today, the sharing session was done at the Volunteer Figure/Icon Sharing programme organised by Kem Wawasan Sampadi of the Sports and

Calligrafitti makes a splash at Citrawarna

KUCHING: There is calligraphy, and then, there is calligraffiti, both skills of which the 9lives Kuching Art Soul Club (9lives) went to town with here recently. The art collective, represented by three youths, namely D2K, Amy Amin and Dhia Roslan gave a riveting demonstration of their visual imaginings with a

Poultry farmers may get additional help from state

KUCHING: The State government will consider providing additional subsidies to poultry farmers in the state, said Agriculture Modernisation and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi. “However, the quantum shall be determined once we get more details from the industry players. “In addition to this, we will also consider

STB dangles travel and stay packages starting today

KUCHING: Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) is launching the Sia Sitok Sarawak (SSS) 3.0 and Sia Sitok Sarawak Accommodation (SSSA) 2.0 campaign today (March 1). In a statement, it said the campaign is exclusively for Sarawakians and non-Sarawakians residing in Sarawak with work permits. “Through the SSS 3.0, Sarawakians will be

Tanjung Manis water supply set to start end-December

SIBU: The Sibu Water Board (SWB) is currently implementing a 20-million-litre per day (MLD) direct river water intake at Sungai Maaw for the Tanjung Manis Water Supply System. According to a statement by Utilities and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi on Monday (Feb 28), the project was implemented to resolve

Dalat gotong-royong gets positive reception

DALAT: The gotong-royong (cooperation) programme held at several locations here was well received by the community, leaders and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Assemblywoman Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah expressed her gratitude to them and also to the Forestry Department for providing free fruit seedlings to be planted around the Dalat Welfare Complex.