Saturday, 17 January 2026

Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Youth involvement in event planning able to increase responsibility

KUCHING: The youths are encouraged to be the main driving force in organising events as it can help educate them to be more responsible members of the community. In stating this, state Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (JAKIM) director Hamdan Jar’ee believed that when given the opportunity, the youth will do

SMART towers now operational in Sebuyau

SEBUYAU: Local communities are benefiting from improved telecommunication services thanks to the full operation of Sarawak Multimedia Authority Rural Telecommunication (SMART) towers in Kampung Sungai Ladong, Kampung Mambai, and Kampung Kesindu. Utility and Telecommunication Minister, Datuk Julaihi Narawi, said that two more towers in Kampung Skitong and Kampung Seberang Sebuyau

Nancy seeks to restore Santubong’s historic status

KUCHING: Santubong Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri wishes to bring back Santubong as a historic place as well as stimulate the tourism sector. In stating this, she pledged that there will be more activities and programmes organised in the parliamentary constituency, which will bring together the local folks

Using ‘Segulai Sejalai’ as national slogan makes S’wakians proud

KUCHING: The ‘Segulai Sejalai’ slogan complements the current Unity Government and the unity that the nation is going for. Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri stated that the usage of the said phrase nationwide brings pride to the people in Sarawak. “For me, using the slogan as

Nationwide usage of slogan reflects unity in Sarawak

KUCHING: The usage of ‘Segulai Sejalai’ as a unity slogan nationwide reflects the unity that exists in Sarawak. In stating this, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan applauded the Prime Minister’s move to use the said Iban phrase as a slogan nationwide. “The Prime

KupiKupi FM Sarawak, a channel to broadcast Borneo identity

KUCHING: KupiKupi FM Sarawak can be the catalyst to ignite the flame of Borneo identity. In stating this, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan said that KupiKupi FM’s presence will not only be a unifying force but also an essential broadcast channel that portrays

S’wak trio picked for Special Olympics World Games

KUCHING: Three athletes from Sarawak have been selected to represent Malaysia at the Special Olympics World Games 2023 in Berlin. Mohd Zul Adly Majeni from Special Olympics (SO) Kuching, Agnes Tiong Hui Sing (SO Sibu) and Sheena Ung Xin Ying (SO Miri), will respectively represent SO Malaysia in tenpin bowling,

BHRC promotes Borneo Highlands as premier destination

KUCHING: The Borneo Highlands Residents Club (BHRC) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting Borneo Highlands as a significant tourist destination, both locally and internationally, in line with its constitutional objectives. During the one-year anniversary celebration held at the Borneo Highlands Resort Clubhouse, its chairman Lo Khere Chiang said that the

Bederun Festival makes comeback after six years

MUKAH: The long-awaited Bederun Festival has finally made its return to Pekan Balingian. Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi said the festival was making a comeback, having been last held in 2017. “Alhamdulillah, the public’s response to the Bederun Festival this time is very encouraging and many people came to enliven

Assembly participation is sign of respect from GPS to UMNO

KUCHING: The upcoming general assembly of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), which is a part of the Unity Government, will be attended by Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) as a sign of respect. Political observer Datuk Peter Minos opined that, all in all, things will go on as usual with the