Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Author: Nura V Lorna

Girl guide movements wins royal seal of approval

KUCHING: The 59th Girl Guide Association of Malaysia (GGAM) Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) is a pivotal moment for the association to forge ahead with renewed purpose. GGAM royal patron Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah expressed pride in the development of the association, saying it is in line with

Abang Johari is recipient of Bintang Kehormatan Award

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg was honoured with the ‘Bintang Kehormat’ Award by the Girl Guides Association of Malaysia (GGAM) for the year 2024 during the opening ceremony of their 59th Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM). Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang was

New Serian health clinic to begin operations in November

SERIAN: The new Serian Health Clinic (Type 3) is expected to be completed by the end of July and will begin operations by late November. Local MP Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem said the new clinic is set to alleviate congestion at the Serian Hospital, which has been a well-known

SUKMA 2024 merchandise to be available online soon

KUCHING: Purchases of exclusive merchandise, such as shirts and tracksuits for the 21st Malaysian Games (SUKMA), will soon be available online once the e-commerce website is launched. State Deputy Secretary-General (Operations) who is also the 21st SUKMA Sarawak 2024 Secretariat chief executive officer Datuk Hii Chang Kee said that plans

Children’s welfare department to be established

KUCHING: A state government department to specifically handle the welfare of children in a comprehensive and professional manner will be established. This move follows the establishment of a similar department by the Ministry of Women, Family, and Community Development at the federal level in September last year. Minister of Women,

First mosque in Malaysia to feature six towers powered by renewable energy

KUCHING: The upcoming construction of six new towers at the Sarawak State Mosque, also known as Masjid Jamek Negeri, is set to make history as Malaysia’s first mosque to feature six towers. Sarawak State Mosque Welfare Trust Board (LAKMNS) chief executive officer Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai said the

Tower demolition gives way to upgrading of mosque

KUCHING: The 99-metre tower at the Sarawak State Mosque, also known as Masjid Jamek, is currently being demolished, with the project expected to be completed by early 2025. Sarawak State Mosque Welfare Trust Board (LAKMNS) chief executive officer Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai said the demolition is about 20

Maal Hijrah Festival to feature various activities

KUCHING: The state-level Maal Hijrah Festival, set to take place from July 12, promises a variety of activities for everyone, including non-Muslim visitors. The three-day event will feature ‘Malam Cinta Rasul,’ ‘Taksim Salam’ programme, e-sports competitions, nasyid (Islamic song) contests, archery competitions, and more. Sarawak State Mosque Welfare Trust Board

Clear plan and basic principles are key: Prof

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Success in academia and beyond requires a deep understanding of the processes involved, said Distinguished Professor Datuk Dr Shamsul Amri Baharuddin. Sharing his extensive experience and knowledge gained over 50 years in academia, he focused on how universities are run and the challenges faced by students. Offering advice

‘Kumang – I’m No Longer 17’ for global audiences soon

KUCHING: A movie titled ‘Kumang – I’m No Longer 17’ has made history as the first fully Sarawak-made 90-minute feature film to reach the top 16 movies in Malaysia. The film also received the (National Film Development Corporation Malaysia) FINAS Feature Film Screening Incentive (ITFC 2.0) on June 20, in