Tuesday, 28 April 2026

Tuesday, 28 April, 2026

9:01 PM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: Nura V Lorna

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

Rep donates to churches

MURUM: Twenty thousand ringgit have been allocated to the Borneo Evangelical Mission (BEM) Uma Juman BRS Apo Koyan Church to help it prepare for the hosting of the Annual Worship of the Belaga District BEM, scheduled from March 29 to 31. Murum assemblyman Kennedy Chukpai Ugon, who made the contribution,

Nanta participates in fast-breaking ceremony

KAPIT: Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi joined the Muslim community here for the traditional ‘sungkei’ (break of fast) during the Bubur Lambuk Convoy Programme and Iftar ceremony on Sunday (March 24). Despite his busy schedule, he saw it as an opportunity to connect with the community and strengthen

New halls benefits villagers

SERIAN: The completion of the Kpg Diyang Ipuh Hall brings relief to its residents. Deputy Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development Minister Datuk Martin Ben said that the project, initiated in 2017 under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP), involved an initial investment of RM300,000. He said the hall then underwent

Move to improve basic facilities in Kanowit

KANOWIT: Efforts are underway to boost basic facilities in Kanowit for the area’s development and progress. National Unity Minister Datuk Seri Aaron Ago Dagang has pledged to improve basic amenities and establish the Mid-Rajang Regional Development Agency (MiRRDA) to uplift household incomes. “I also assure the enhancement of basic facilities

Allif lets his lens tell the story

IN a world where every moment is like a little story waiting to be shared, photographers are the ones who take the pictures. They have a special skill — they can capture time in a photo, keeping memories alive forever. Introducing Allif Achmadi Ahmad, a 30-year-old budding photographer whose passion for storytelling

High hopes for excellence for SMK Tarat 

SERIAN: The construction of the long-awaited new hall of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Tarat has finally commenced yesterday. Tarat assemblyman Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the project, which is funded under the Rural Transformation Project (RTP), was approved two years ago. He expressed optimism that the project could

Dilapidated schools: Sagah optimistic following talks

SERIAN: A recent meeting between the Ministry of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development (MEITD) and the federal Ministry of Education (MoE) has led to the identification of strategies to tackle the issue of dilapidated schools in the state. Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah revealed that the meeting, held on March