KUCHING: A total of 473 kilogrammes of waste were collected during the ‘Gotong-Royong Perdana Kampung Bako Seberang’ event held at the grounds of Surau Darul Ibadah, Bako today (Feb 8) . The programme, which began at 7.00 am, involved about 150 residents of Kampung Bako Seberang, including children of all
KUCHING: A festive atmosphere filled Plaza Merdeka here as the Reins of Prosperity Celebration Chinese New Year 2026 kicked off with cultural performances, lively bazaar and community activities today. The celebration took place at the Main Atrium on the ground floor of Plaza Merdeka, with Kuching North City Commission (DBKU)
KUCHING: Local youth and college students are urged to cultivate environmental awareness through recycling and gotong-royong (community clean-up) programmes. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) and Samariang state assemblywoman, Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali, highlighted today’s ‘Gotong-Royong Perdana 2026 for Kejiranan Mesra (KJM) N7 Samariang’ event
KUCHING: A total of RM20,000 was handed over to the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of SK Mejar Jeneral Dato Ibrahim, Kem Semenggo, here to support the purchase of school equipment and facility upgrades. Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap said the contribution of the Minor Rural Project (MRP) grant reaffirmed his commitment to
KUCHING: A total of RM4.627 million has been allocated to benefit 1,688 mosques, surau and Islamic cemeteries across Sarawak. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Project Coordinator for Regional Development Agencies, Kuching North City Commission and Islamic Affairs) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the allocation reflects the continuation of
KUCHING: The zakat fitrah rate in Sarawak for the year 2026/1447H has been maintained at RM7.50 per person, the same as last year. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Project Coordinator for Regional Development Agencies, Kuching North City Commission and Islamic Affairs), Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, said that zakat
KUCHING: Hotels hosting Ramadan buffets in the city have been urged to review their pricing to ensure it remains reasonable for local customers. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Project Coordinator for Regional Development Agencies, Kuching North City Commission and Islamic Affairs), Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, said the trend
KUCHING: Construction of the permanent i-CATS University College campus, which is set to become the region’s most advanced technology hub, is expected to begin this year. Its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi, said the campus will be built near Kampung Trombol, Telaga Air. When completed the campus
KUCHING: The establishment of three specialised research centres at i-CATS University College serves as a strategic platform that integrates applied research, technology development and industry-driven problem-solving. Its vice chancellor, Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Ts Mohamad Kadim Suaidi, said the centres are designed to consolidate i-CATS’ strengths in high-technology fields, including
KUCHING: Sarawak Skills is strengthening local training by sending experienced lecturers and instructors abroad to acquire new expertise, says Sarawak Skills Senior Marketing Executive and Head of School Unit, Awang Mohamad Hasrekim Awang Yusof. He added that the knowledge and exposure gained overseas are brought back and applied in Kuching