Saturday, 17 January 2026

Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Straw art turtle swims into record book

KUCHING: A local artwork, ‘The Turtle in the Ocean’, has been recorded as the Biggest Straw Art Installation in the Malaysia Book of Records. It is said that the artwork was a collaboration between the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) and NakedWonders and was completed by local artist Daphne Siaw.

Kuching goes smart with iBuyBack app launched

KUCHING: The iBuyBack App has been launched by the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) today. Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the app is part of the Buy Back Recycling Campaign, which encourages Kuching City South residents to recycle their waste in exchange for reward points. These points can be

MBKS achieves 10 sustainability goals

KUCHING: In order to ensure sustainable development in Malaysia, it is important for both consumers and producers to adopt sustainable practises in their daily lives. This was highlighted by the Mayor of Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Datuk Wee Hong Seng, who emphasised that such practices can foster innovation and

Climate change concerns Sarawakians too

KUCHING: The climate change is not only happening across the globe but in Sarawak as well, said Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian In stating this, the Deputy Premier pointed out that extreme weather phenomena such as continuous heavy rain and scorching heat here had triggered various disasters such as

Power provision to rural schools needs federal cooperation

KUCHING: The Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication (MUT) hopes that the Ministry of Education (MOE) will give cooperation in its effort to provide electricity supply to the schools in the rural areas.  In stating this, its minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi pointed out that schools are under the jurisdiction of the

MP calls for transparency on boutique airline viability

KUCHING: Everything concerning the state government’s intention to set up a boutique airline must be kept above board. Bandar Kuching MP Kelvin Yii believed it would be in the best interest of all Sarawakians if the state government was transparent on the total cost of the whole project, those involved,

PM Anwar Ibrahim arrives Kuching for short visit

KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has arrived safely in Kuching yesterday (Apr 17) for a short official visit. According to the statement, he arrived at Kuching International Airport (KIA) via a special plane at 4:45pm. His arrival was greeted by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun

Ramadan marked with noble deeds  

KUCHING: The month of Ramadan is further enlivened with various contributions given here at Satok constituency. The Bubur Pedas Distribution programme organised by Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) and DBKU Kejiranan Mesra (KJM) Satok with the cooperation of government, private and community agencies was well received by the residents of

Ministry shares Ramadan’s blessings with the less fortunate

KUCHING: The ‘Iftar bersama Komuniti Rentan’ programme has brought cheer to 60 less fortunate people in conjunction with the Ramadhan month. Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah pointed out that the programme is one of their commitments to the social inclusivity agenda to ensure

I-CATS students and lecturers spread cheers at charity home

KUCHING: A group of 62 students and 12 lecturers from the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality at i-CATS University College visited Rumah Amal Nur Murni as part of its Berkah Ramadhan program. According to the faculty’s dean, Ellderea Grace, this is an annual program that takes place during the month