Thursday, 8 January 2026

Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Over 700 benefit from Back to School programme

KUCHING: More than 700 primary students in the Santubong parliamentary constituency have received school supplies through the ‘Back To School’ Programme. Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the programme is one of her collaborative efforts with non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Under this programme at SK

Social programmes, events welcomed by Sarawak gov’t: Premier

KUCHING: The Sarawak government always welcomes the organisation of social programmes and events as it will benefit the public. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said such programmes and events contribute to the economy and tourism in the state. “Therefore, the state government through the Ministry of

271 students get Back to School aid

LUNDU: About 271 students from 16 schools in Tanjong Datu constituency received aid through the Back to School programme. According to Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, the programme here is the fourth programme held by Santubong Parliamentary constituency. “Hopefully this programme can help ease

Efforts ongoing to bring back family stranded in Manila

KUCHING: The government will continue to work hard to bring back Dewi Farisha Fazliman and her two children who have been stranded in Manila, Philippines since May 2019. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said discussions have been held with Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah

APGH 2024 set to be a flagship event

KUCHING: The Asia Pacific Green Hydrogen Conference & Exhibition (APGH) 2024 is now open for registration. Organised by Borneo Business Connect Sdn Bhd, in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability and supported by Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak), the APGH 2024 will be held at Borneo Convention Centre

Hope Places reaches out to couple in dire straits

KUCHING: An elderly couple can now breathe a sigh of relief as their burdens have somewhat eased of late. Siti Subah, 65, and her husband, Farry, 61, who are living at Kpg Lebor, Gedong have been struggling with finances and health issues. According to a statement by Hope Place, Siti

Mount Singai once a Bisingai settlement steeped in rituals

KUCHING: Mount Singai, a go-to place for tourists and locals due to its beautiful scenery, was once a Bisingai tribe settlement. According to Datuk John Tenewi Nuek who is an elder from Mount Singai, the tribe’s villages are located in the middle of the mountain. In his talk ‘Singai: Glimpses

Embassy helps Malaysian family return home

KUCHING: Dewi Farisha Fazliman, along with her two daughters, has been relocated from the slums where she had been residing for years, following the intervention of the Malaysian Embassy in Manila, Philippines. Dewi, who expressed her profound gratitude, is eagerly anticipating her return to Kuching. “Alhamdulillah, we are steps away

Old DUN site to transform into performing arts centre

KUCHING: The site of the former Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) will be handed over within two months for the establishment of the Sarawak Performing Arts Centre. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industy and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that renovation work on the building’s infrastructure would commence

Sarawak launches folklore book distribution to schools and libraries

KUCHING: A total of 2,500 sets of books, each containing five copies of folklore, will be distributed to 1,254 primary schools, including 223 Chinese national-type primary schools (SJK), and 211 libraries in Sarawak for their inaugural publication. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman