Friday, 16 January 2026

Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Merging love for horses with entrepreneurial success

KUCHING: In the world of entrepreneurship, some carve unconventional paths to success. Among them is Umar @ Amin Abang, a visionary businessman who has turned his love for horses into a thriving business. He said that apart from his love for horses, his passion for horseback riding and horse racing

Sarawak Malay National Association to have RM20 mln premises in two years

KUCHING: The Sarawak Malay National Association (PMKS) will soon have its own building once its design is approved by the State Planning Unit (SPA). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the building will be equipped with various facilities such as an office space and a huge

Abang Johari proposes Friday prayers to be delivered in English too 

KUCHING: Two mosques here, namely the Darul Ittihad Mosque at Simpang Tiga and Darul Barakah Mosque at Taman Satria Jaya BDC, will soon be redeveloped into a larger mosque to cater to the Muslim community in the two areas. The bigger mosque will also deliver prayers in English.   Without disclosing

Kuching wins Hari Potensi Kemas

KUCHING: Zone 1 Kuching was crowned overall champion in the Hari Potensi Kemas Peringkat Negeri Sarawak Tahun 2023. The team brought home the Sarawak Kemas Director’s Cup 2023 for their win. The team managed to win nine out of the 10 talent competition categories throughout the tournament. It started with

Kemas readies kindergartens for digital shift

KUCHING: The Early Childhood Education Digital Transformation programme designed by the Department of Community Development (Kemas) is to complement 21st century learning at its kindergartens. In stating this, Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development Datuk Rubiah Wang said the rapid development of technology today has become a challenge for

Choosing the right path in life

Title: The Midnight LibraryAuthor: Matt HaigISB Code: 9781786892737Publisher: Canongate Books LtdPublication Year: 2020Price: RM59.90 We only know what we perceive. Everything we experience is ultimately just our perception of it. It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see. ‘The Midnight Library’ by Matt Haig is a

Premier promises financial support for food industry

KUCHING: Good news for food business owners! Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will soon introduce a financial support scheme to assist them. Premier said, “We’re preparing a financial aid package for those in the food industry. Specific details are still being finalised. Please wait for about

Federal funding needed to spearhead big scale paddy planting

KUCHING: The Sarawak government hopes that the federal government will allocate funds for it to build the drainage and irrigation system here so that paddy can be planted in the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg pointed out that although Sarawak has vast lands to yield

Gedong, Sri Aman as new rice farm hubs

KUCHING: New sites for large-scale rice farming have been identified in Banting and Stumbin Bijat in Sri Aman. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that Lubok Punggor, Gedong is another potential location for rice farming. There, a land area of over 1,000 hectares is set to

587 5G sites by next year: Julaihi

KUCHING: A total of 587 5G sites are in the pipeline for Sarawak by 2024. In stating this, Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said this will give 59.6 per cent coverage in populated areas in the state. “Currently, 218 sites have been commissioned. This will unlock a broad