Monday, 27 April, 2026

8:22 AM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: Nura V Lorna

TYT breaks fast with the army

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar joined military personnel for a breaking of fast event held at Kem Penrissen Batu 8 here yesterday (March 28). Accompanied by his wife, Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, Wan Junaidi celebrated members of the Eastern Field Command army

Nearly RM500k in corporate zakat paid by three companies

KUCHING: Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) has received a sum of RM496,840 in corporate zakat from three companies during the fasting month. Kumpulan Petronesa Sdn Bhd paid a sum of RM426,762, followed by Syarikat Sanjung Etika Sdn Bhd with RM53,938, and Pometia Sdn Bhd with RM16,140. The zakat payment was received

Nur Azhar Bujang sworn in as DUN secretary 

KUCHING: Nur Azhar Bujang took the oath as the secretary of the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) in a ceremony graced by DUN Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohammad Asfia Awang Nassar.  The event was held at 10 am on the seventh floor of the DUN building, as detailed in a

Sarawak to lead the way in infectious disease research in SEA

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak is poised to establish itself as a hub of infectious disease research in Southeast Asia (SEA). Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the purpose-built Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre (SIDC) facility would be completed within two years. The state-of-the-art centre

Kota Sentosa rep stresses unity through education and infrastructure development

KUCHING: Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap remains steadfast in his commitment to promoting unity through education and infrastructure development. He said Sarawak is a multicultural and multireligious society, highlighting that education is important in promoting unity within the society. As such, he urged Sarawakians to lead by example, championing harmony. “Education plays a

Outstanding graduate students get Unimas scholarships

KUCHING: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) recently granted its coveted Zamalah Graduate Scholarship to 22 outstanding graduate students, 19 of them local, in support of their continuing pursuit of academic excellence.  The ceremony was officiated by Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Ahmad Hata Rasit. Initiated in 2003, the Zamalah Graduate Scholarship stands as a

Four new millionaires, thanks to Magnum

KUCHING: Gaming company Magnum has minted four brand-new millionaires in just two months, dishing out a staggering RM22 million in 4D jackpot prizes. The latest payout involved a driver from Ipoh and a Rawang housewife who both independently chose to honour their late mothers’ memory.  They bought their mothers’ birth and

Enter ‘BookTok’ to unleash your creativity

KUCHING: Unleash your creativity and passion for reading with an exciting opportunity brought to you by Pustaka Negeri Sarawak! Get ready for ‘BookTok’, a unique competition hosted on TikTok, where the captivating world of books meets the visually dynamic realm of social media. Picture this: showcasing your favourite stories and

Pullman and Adabi join hands to distribute porridge

MIRI: Pullman Miri Waterfront and Adabi Consumer Industries have joined hands in a heartwarming initiative to spread joy and nourishment to the community during the festive Ramadan season. In a special Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) tradition, the partners collaborated to embrace the essence of Ramadan by providing ‘bubur lambuk’ to

Premier breaks fast with orphans, special needs children

KUCHING: Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) upheld its annual tradition of celebrating the spirit of giving during Ramadan. This year, the spotlight shone on orphans, tahfiz students, and special needs children, as they were honoured and feted at the DBKU Iftar event in the presence of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan