Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Students put disabilities aside to represent country

KUCHING: Learning disabilities did little to deter eight Sarawakian students from representing Malaysia in the Fifth International One Belt One Road Science and Technology competition. The participants, aged eight to 18, came from the Stapok Enrichment Centre, Kuching and Star Hub Academy, Bintulu.yewsd They were given one day to build

Eight students lauded; three of whom have learning disabilities

KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang has praised the participants of the Fifth International One Belt One Road Science and Technology competition who have varying learning disabilities. Lo, who represented Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said that three of

Bank services will uplift Padawan’s economy

KUCHING: Bank Rakyat’s latest branch will be opened for operation soon following the setting up of its branch in the Sentosa Parade near here. Disclosing this, Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang said banks are always encouraged to open branches in the Padawan area. “The distance from Sentosa

Help bring fishermen out of poverty, says LKIM

SAMARAHAN: More needs to be done to improve the economic well-being of the fishing community. Malaysia Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) chairman Datuk Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal who made the call reminded its officers that they had been entrusted with taking care of the welfare of fishermen. “Aside

Crucial to empower rural leadership

SEBUYAU: Sebuyau incumbent Datuk Julaihi Narawi has stressed the importance to equally empower rural leadership which does not only need to be enhanced but must also have an integrated and united approach. He stated that this approach would be the collective voice that will voice out the needs or agenda

Sarawak reports 416 new cases

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 416 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday (Nov 9), a slight increase compared to the previous day’s 385. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said 405 of the total number of cases comprised Categories 1 and 2, while 11 were Categories 3, 4 and 5. Kuching accounted for

Penan community welcomes education programme

KUCHING: The Penan Community Education Programme in Baram is deemed a success as it was well-received by the Penan community. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said when the ministry established a preschool in the area, parents gave a positive reaction to the

Women gear up for new campaign mode

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) women are gearing up for the challenge of pitching for votes under the new norm. With the Election Commission (EC) prohibiting any form of physical campaigning PBB Wanita are thinking of new ways to reach out to voters ahead of the 12th state election.

Support GPS instead of contesting PN, BN told

KUCHING: Perikatan Nasional (PN) should be supporting Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) instead of contesting in the 12th state election, suggested Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. The Senior Works Minister said the upcoming state election was a time for them (PN) to show their support and help GPS as GPS has been

Are cheaper test kits reliable?

KUCHING: Are cheaper Antigen Rapid Test Kit (RTK-Ag) reliable? Some members of the public are asking this question after Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi revealed in his Facebook post that Covid-19 self-test kits were now available for less than RM7, which was well