Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Wednesday, 29 April, 2026

6:07 AM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

35,885 candidates sit for SPM statewide

KUCHING: Today marks the start of the Sijil Peperiksaan Malaysia (SPM) examination for 35,885 candidates across Sarawak, spread across 257 examination centres. State Education director Datuk Azhar Ahmad said that among these candidates, 149 are disabled individuals who are also sitting for the examination. “All in all, we have a

Hope Place reaches out to stricken youngster

KUCHING: A five-year-old boy suffering from multiple diseases has received aid from Hope Place, a non-governmental organisation here. Juwanda Aida, who is bedridden and tube-fed is afflicted by cerebral palsy (CP), chronic lung disease, and Global Development Delay (GDD). Living with his parents and two siblings at Mile 13 here,

RM400,000 road upgrade for Kampung Salak

KUCHING: The main road of Kampung Salak is set to undergo a significant upgrade that will benefit the local community. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, who is also the Santubong MP, said that the upgrade would be funded through the rural transformation project (RTP) with

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