Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Author: Rasheeqa Bahida

SFC describes MyTQA Gold recognition as proud milestone

KUCHING, Oct 23: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) has described its recent Malaysia Tourism Quality Assurance (MyTQA) Gold recognition as a proud milestone, reflecting years of effort in maintaining world-class standards at its parks. Deputy general manager Japanie Bujang said the recognition, awarded by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and

Dr Sim on what defines Sarawak’s resilience, unity

KUCHING: Sarawak’s success story must continue to be built on the strength of moral values, education and interfaith harmony. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said while economic growth and infrastructure remain vital, faith-based values and mutual respect among diverse communities are what truly define Sarawak’s resilience and

STIDC bestowed Gold Award (Public Sector Category) at AIGA 2025

PUTRAJAYA: The Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) has earned national recognition after winning the Gold Award (Public Sector Category) at the Integrity, Governance and Anti-Corruption Awards (AIGA) 2025, held at the Dewan Perdana, Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) today. The award was presented by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar

Temple feels like home to young Hindus in Kuching on Deepavali

KUCHING: As Hindus in Sarawak prepare to celebrate Deepavali, two young devotees say the Festival of Lights continues to bring people together, even for those far from home. For Rahul Gaurav Puvandran, 19, a student and volunteer at the Sri Srinivasagar Kaliamman Temple in Jalan Ban Hock, the temple has

Deepavali’s message mirrors Sarawak’s enduring harmony, inclusive cultural diversity

KUCHING: As Hindus prepare to celebrate Deepavali, the Festival of Lights, the community in Sarawak believes the celebration’s message of light triumphing over darkness continues to mirror the state’s enduring harmony among its diverse people. Chief Priest of the Hindu Temple Association Kuching, Pushparajan Muniandi, said that Sarawak’s racial and

Car-free morning promotes health, unity, sustainability

KUCHING: Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) continues to strengthen community engagement and promote active lifestyles through the October edition of Kuching Car Free Morning, which featured a blend of sporting, wellness and community programmes. The morning event, which began as early as 6:00 am today at Padang Merdeka, attracted hundreds

Yap calls for proactive measures to secure full federal grant entitlement

KUCHING: Kota Sentosa Assemblyman, Wilfred Yap Yau Sin, has urged the Sarawak Government to take proactive measures to secure the state’s full entitlement under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution. This follows the recent Sabah High Court ruling which reaffirmed the federal government’s constitutional obligation to review and pay special

Move mental health care beyond hospital walls

KUCHING: Sarawak is calling for mental health care to move beyond hospitals and reach people in their daily environments, at home, school and work, to create a more compassionate and resilient society. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian, in a speech read by his political secretary, Kho

DBKU to boost creative collaboration with local artists

KUCHING: The Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) is set to deepen collaboration with the local creative community to strengthen Kuching’s identity as a City of Culture, says its mayor Datuk Hilmy Othman. Speaking at the 40th Annual Art Show of the Sarawak Artists Society (SAS) themed “Heritage Reloaded” at Westbury

Persistent cough does not stop poetry win for Adzharye Johari

KUCHING: A cold and persistent cough did not stop Adzharye Johari from the Sarawak State Attorney-General’s Chambers from clinching the top spot at the State-Level Poetry Recitation Competition (Public Servants Category) held at Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Sarawak on Friday. “Alhamdulillah, I’m very grateful. Even though I wasn’t feeling