Wednesday, 13 August 2025

Author: Nura V Lorna

Association disburses financial aid to needy students

PADAWAN: A total of 96 students from public and private higher education institutions (IPTA, IPTS) in the Kuching, Kota Samarahan, and Serian divisions received educational assistance from the Jong Clan Association. The contributions, amounting to RM81,500, aim to support financially disadvantaged students from the Mambong state constituency in pursuing higher

Rep doles out MRP grants to school’s PTA

PADAWAN: Minor Rural Project (MRP) grant amounting to RM80,000 has been approved for the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of SK Saint Bernard Sadir here. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil announced the grant during the PTA’s ‘Ngarom Bipajak’ event at the school hall last Friday night. At the event, Dr

RM17.1mil payout for development projects

LAWAS: Local residents can now heave a sigh of relief as they receive compensation totalling RM17.1 million for six ongoing projects in the area. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan confirmed that the compensation follows legal guidelines and is based on the current market value of the land

Sarawak’s own food delivery app ready for launch.

KUCHING: Ketek, a Sarawak-based application set to invigorate the region’s digital economy, has reached its final stages and is ready for release. Its co-founder Qadafi Johari conveyed excitement about the imminent release and expressed gratitude to those anticipating the locally developed solution poised to make waves in Sarawak’s digital landscape.

Domino’s Pizza set to open first branch in Sarawak

KUCHING: Sarawak is abuzz with excitement as Domino’s Pizza gears up to unveil its first branch in Kuching. No longer will Sarawakians longing for the delectable taste of Domino’s Pizza have to journey to the Peninsular or Sabah, as the renowned pizza chain brings its culinary delights closer to home.

SFC urges caution amidst spread of outdated wildlife attack videos

KUCHING: Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) has taken a stern stance on the recent surge of viral videos depicting wildlife attacks, emphasising the outdated nature and geographical inaccuracies of the content. SFC said these videos, dating back several years and not all occurring in Sarawak, have induced unwarranted panic among the

JELITA empowers women through TVET

KUCHING: The Job Empowerment Through Learning and Inclusive Advancement (JELITA) programme empowers rural women through technical and vocational education and training (TVET). Federal Deputy Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Rubiah Wang said that the initiative by the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) has played a crucial role, achieving

HAUS KCH to unveil ‘On State of Being’ art exhibition on Dec 8

KUCHING: HAUS KCH is set to launch the eagerly awaited art exhibition, ‘On State of Being’, on Dec 8 at 5pm.  Curated by Rias Sofiyah, the exhibition delves into the intimate lives of seven featured artists, showcasing their unique perspectives on life and existence.  The artwork promises to explore self-awareness

High-speed thrills and global bonds

REMOTE Control (RC) boat racing, a thrilling pastime and competitive pursuit, demands adept control of radio-controlled boats on water. From streamlined hydroplanes to scaled-down versions of high-speed vessels, these carefully crafted boats are skillfully maneuvered by pilots using remote transmitters. Combining careful design, modern technology, and a love for the

Tadika Juara embarks on expansion project with strong community support

SERIAN: Tadika Juara of St Joseph Convent here has embarked on an ambitious expansion with strong community support.  Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus expressed confidence in the timely completion of the project and called for continued backing from the community. “I hope the construction will be able to be completed