Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Wednesday, 29 April, 2026

9:02 PM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: Priscilla Tawie

Intellectual property key to Sarawak’s innovation future

AS Sarawak positions itself as a future regional hub for sustainable innovation, the focus is increasingly turning towards the ideas that will drive that progress. With the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, the three main pillars — “Economic Prosperity”, “Social Inclusivity”, and “Environmental Sustainability” — take centre stage. However,

Zoonotic malaria a growing concern

Malaysia has eliminated human malaria, but a different type of malaria is still affecting thousands of people. This article explores why zoonotic malaria remains a challenge, and what needs to be done to tackle it more effectively. Malaysia’s zoonotic malaria battle As the world marks World Malaria Day today, Malaysia

Kuching Gentle Readers: Turning pages, building connections

Where stories bring people together On World Book Day, Kuching Gentle Readers is quietly redefining reading as a shared, reflective experience – building a growing community where stories go beyond the page to connect people. IN a world that rarely slows down, reading has quietly become both a refuge and

Nadia Mikail’s second novel blends memory, emotion

FOLLOWING her debut, ‘The Cats We Meet Along the Way’ in 2023, author Nadia Mikail returns this year with her second novel, ‘A flood of memories’ – showcasing sharper storytelling, tighter plotting, and a more confident command of her craft. Having had a passion for writing since she was seven

Built by hand, driven by passion

CINCAI PEDAL was built on resilience and perseverance, shaped by years of tinkering and a deep understanding that, beyond music, lies a rhythm and melody underpinning every passion. For guitarist and musical instrument technician Helbert Chiu, it all began with a love for the guitar and countless hands-on experiences, eventually

From silos to systems: Fixing SME communication gaps

AS Malaysia’s digital economy accelerates, SMEs are investing in technology – yet many overlook a critical driver of growth: communication, now emerging as essential infrastructure for building trust, efficiency and scalability. When messages fail, businesses pay the price In Malaysia’s fast-moving digital economy, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are investing

Understanding HPV

Prevention starts with screening Three questions every woman should ask her doctor when receiving a HPV-positive result By Dr Jamil Omar At this stage, instead of asking, “Why did this happen?”, a more helpful approach is to ask three practical questions that restore clarity and control: 1.“Based on my results,

Embracing growth opportunities at home

In a time when young professionals often look beyond borders for growth, 27-year-old Nur Aisha Izlyn is choosing a different path – one rooted in purpose, community, and a belief in Sarawak’s rising digital future. Growing with Sarawak LEARNING and upskilling are not limited by location – sometimes opportunities arise

Turning recycling into a life lesson

What began as a simple act at home has grown into a meaningful movement, with one teacher inspiring students and communities to embrace recycling and take responsibility for the environment. Teaching the next generation to care for Earth LIKE the saying goes, a little goes a long way – for

Job-ready in cloud tech

As Malaysia’s demand for cloud talent grows, technical skills and certifications alone aren’t enough. Exabytes technical specialist, Khoo Sher Lyn, explains what it truly means to be “job-ready” in live cloud environments – from troubleshooting systematically to building confidence, fostering fundamentals, and supporting women in tech. Why fundamentals and confidence