Thursday, 29 January 2026

Author: Nur Hazirah Syukur

Pre-Tahfiz Programme at KEMAS kindergartens a success

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Pre-Tahfiz Programme at KEMAS Kindergartens here continues to achieve success, with 771 young huffaz (Quran memorisers) recorded to date. Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development and Kota Samarahan Member of Parliament Datuk Rubiah Wang, expressed pride at seeing the children’s ability to memorize selected surahs of

KEMAS celebrates children’s graduation

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of 516 children from KEMAS kindergartens and nurseries in the Kota Samarahan parliamentary constituency were honoured during two sessions of the KEMAS Kindergarten and Nursery Appreciation Day yesterday (Dec 13). The morning session saw 36 children from KEMAS nurseries in Samarahan and 200 children from KEMAS

Retain status as education & knowledge hub, Rubiah says

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The human capital development in Kota Samarahan must remain a priority to strengthen its role as a hub of knowledge and produce a competitive generation, said Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development Datuk Rubiah Wang. “To further strengthen our role as a hub of knowledge, we must

Sarawak Day tribute, ‘Ibu Pertiwi’ flag flies high

KUCHING: The Dataran Ibu Pertiwi once again bore witness to the spirit of patriotism as the July edition of the Ibu Pertiwi Flag-Raising Ceremony, held in conjunction with Sarawak Day, was carried out in an orderly and dignified manner on Sunday morning. The ceremony, held monthly by the Kuching North

Sarawak silat team strike gold at ‘Semangat Jebat’ tournament

KUCHING: The Sarawak silat team achieved remarkable success at the 2025 National Open ‘Semangat Jebat’ Young Warriors Silat Championship, bringing home an impressive haul of gold, silver, and bronze medals. The tournament was held from May 15 to 18 at the Tapah Sports Complex, Perak. A total of 18 young

PETRONAS presents food baskets to flood victims

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) Sarawak branch continues to reinforce its commitment to assisting flood victims in the Samarahan area by donating 800 food baskets to affected families. The contribution, distributed to 13 Temporary Relief Centres (PPS) in the division, was carried out in collaboration with the Samarahan Division

Youth are key players against corruption

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya of the Premier’s Office (Integrity and Ombudsman) emphasized the pivotal role of youth in combating corruption, particularly in today’s borderless media landscape. He highlighted the youth as invaluable assets in uprooting corruption. In his address at the 2024 International Anti-Corruption Day (HARA)

Next-level health hub coming in 2025

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Residents in the area will soon have easier access to health information, with the Wellness Hub Kota Samarahan set to open in April next year. Kota Samarahan MP Datuk Rubiah Wang said construction of the building is well underway. “This is the first such centre in Sarawak, and

Kembara Kasih aims to spread word about services

KUCHING: A total of 27 activities will be conducted throughout the eight-day Kembara Kasih programme by the Ministry of Women, Family, and Community Development, which will begin in Kuching and continue to Lawas. Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said that the programme is crucial to introduce the community to the

Heritage Run to become tourist magnet

KUCHING: The Kuching Half Marathon Heritage Run (KHMHR) could be a game-changer for Sarawak tourism, said Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng. “I really appreciate the City Jogger’s Club (CJC) for organising a programme like this, because it is one way to attract the interest of