Saturday, 2 May, 2026

4:16 PM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

Unity key to village progress

BINTULU: Jepak assemblyman, Iskandar Turkee, highlighted the importance of unity within the community as a fundamental pillar for fostering harmony and advancing village development. He praised the strong cooperation and mutual understanding demonstrated by the leadership of Kampung Baru Darat, Kampung Baru Tengah, Kampung Baru Laut, and the Darussalam Mosque

Spreading Easter cheer to paediatric ward

BINTULU: In conjunction with the Easter celebration, the Salvation Army Bintulu paid a heartfelt visit to Bintulu Hospital to bring joy to children in the paediatric ward and present them with special gifts. A total of 100 gifts were donated by Pemanca Datuk Dr Francis Toh Chiew Peng as a

Waqaf clinic mulled to cater for low-income group

BINTULU: A waqaf clinic has been proposed to be established at the Martabat Building here as part of efforts to expand access to affordable healthcare services for the Muslim community in the district. The proposal was put forward by Jepak assemblyman, Iskandar Turkee, who is also the Bintulu Welfare Trust

Aidilfitri enhances family bonds

BINTULU: The celebration of Hari Raya Aidilfitri is not only a time to mark the triumph after a month of fasting, but it also serves as an important avenue to strengthen family institutions in facing the challenges of today’s world. According to Jepak assemblyman, Iskandar Turkee, the strength of any

‘Jiwa Komuniti MADANI’ strengthens unity among longhouse communities

SELANGAU: The Jiwa Komuniti MADANI programme, themed around community spirit, held at Rumah Ngian, Pelugau, here successfully brought together more than 400 local residents in an effort to foster mutual cooperation and promote understanding of government policies. Selangau Member of Parliament, Edwin Banta, stated that such programmes not only strengthen

Programme enhances understanding of Regulatory Impact Analysis

KUCHING: As part of efforts to strengthen evidence-based and efficient governance practices in Sarawak, the Sarawak Transformation and Innovation Unit (STIU) organised the Advanced Capacity Building Programme for the Expert Panel on Good Regulatory Practice (GRP) Sarawak from April 15 to 16. The two-day programme involved the participation of 11

Engkalat bamboo crafts as economic driver for rural communities

TATAU: Traditional handicrafts, especially those made from Engkalat bamboo inherited by the Dayak community, must be strengthened so they do not vanish over time. Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department, Datuk Seri John Sikie Tayai, said that this effort is not only important to preserve cultural identity but also holds

No evidence of water pollution in mass fish deaths incident

BINTULU: No evidence of seawater pollution was detected in the incident where large quantities of fish were found dead on the Kampung Kuala Nyalau beach that went viral on social media recently. According to Tanjong Batu assemblyman, Johnny Pang Leong Ming, the results of an investigation conducted by the Sarawak

Fire victims find solace in Salvation Army effort

BINTULU: The Salvation Army here has been working tirelessly to help ease the plight faced by 92 people who lost their homes on April 7. The victims, 27 of whom were children, were left with only the clothes on their backs when fire destroyed 16 squatter homes in Sungai Plan,

KMKK health screening among new initiatives by MP

BINTULU: Selangau Member of Parliament Edwin Banta has unveiled a series of initiatives to strengthen healthcare access for rural communities. These include regular health screenings for local leaders and the rollout of new support facilities for dialysis patients in the constituency. Speaking at the Pemimpin Bersama Rakyat (Leaders with the