Friday, 20 March 2026

Author: Sarah Hafizah Chandra

Journalism, motherhood, and the space between

“EVERYONE you meet is a story and has a story to tell.” Those were the exact words my chief executive officer, Datuk Dr Jeniri Amir, said during one of our meetings this week. It was not meant to be poetic. It was part of a wider discussion about direction, editorial

LCDA contributes RM1.78 mln business zakat to Baitulmal Sarawak

KUCHING: The Land Custody and Development Authority (LCDA) has channelled RM1,782,437.05 in business zakat for 2025 to Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS), reflecting its continued commitment to community welfare and inclusive development. The contribution was presented by LCDA general manager Datuk Zaidi Mahdi, representing the LCDA Group of Companies, to TBS

Regional cancer experts to gather in Kuching this September

KUCHING: Sarawak will take centre stage in regional cancer prevention efforts when it hosts the 13th Asian Pacific Organisation for Cancer Prevention (APOCP) General Assembly and Scientific Conference from Sept 28 to 30 this year. A delegation of medical experts and advocacy leaders paid a courtesy call on Minister for

‘Iftar’ gathering brings smiles to SCCS families

KUCHING: Sometimes, the most meaningful initiatives begin with a simple intention – to show up, to care and to share a little bit of joy. That was exactly the spirit behind a special iftar (breaking of fast) gathering organised by Raw Kitchen co-founder, Ilnara Mukatayeva, and digital content creator, Lee

Why children face greater risks from TB

It often begins quietly. A lingering cough, a mild fever that comes and goes, a child who seems more tired than usual. For many families, these symptoms may appear harmless at first, easily mistaken for a common infection. But in some cases, they can signal something far more serious: tuberculosis

Sarawak records over 250 TB infections, expert urges vigilance

KUCHING: The reporting of 257 tuberculosis (TB) cases within just five weeks of 2026 has raised concern among public health experts, who warn that the trend could signal either improved detection or a genuine increase in infections in Sarawak. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences’ public health

Sarawak delegation discusses education autonomy, DLP with MoE sec-gen

PUTRAJAYA: A Sarawak delegation led by Deputy State Secretary (Economic Planning and Development) Datuk Seri Dr Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel paid a courtesy call on Ministry of Education (MoE) secretary general Datuk Dr Aminuddin Hassim to discuss key education matters affecting the state. The meeting centred on issues arising from the

A quieter Ramadan, marked by motherhood

IN previous years, the arrival of the fasting month came with a familiar sense of excitement. There was the bustle of preparation, the mental list of dishes to cook, and the quiet determination to be spiritually better than the year before. Ramadan always felt like a return – to discipline, reflection and

Ramadan bazaars strengthen community spirit

KUCHING: The Ramadan bazaars organised by the Dewan Bandaraya Kuching Utara (DBKU) are set to serve not only as commercial hubs but also as platforms to enliven the spirit of the holy month. These bazaars strengthen community ties and uphold the cherished tradition of breaking fast among the city’s diverse

Don’t reduce croc attacks to a single agency’s failure

KUCHING: Each time a crocodile attack occurs in Sarawak, the spotlight inevitably turns to the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC). On social media, criticism comes swiftly and often harshly. However, Facebook user Cikgu Emmet Menulis has urged the public to take a step back and look at the bigger picture, saying