KUCHING: The haunting sound of the Last Post during the Warriors’ Day celebration served as a poignant reminder to the people that the peace enjoyed today was paid for with the ultimate sacrifice of the nation’s heroes. As the Last Post echoed faintly through the stillness of the morning at
SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) will host the upcoming International Translation Conference (PPA) from August 19 to 21, 2025, marking a significant moment in the university’s role as a national leader in translation studies and cross-cultural engagement. The biennial conference, first established in 1984 by the Malaysian Translators Association (PPM)
KUCHING: The mental wellness of youths must no longer be treated as a side issue but as a mainstream concern that requires collective commitment from all sectors. In stating this Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah called for urgent action to address rising mental
MIRI: A bushfire that scorched approximately 100 acres along Jalan Kuala Baram, Senadin, was fully extinguished on Sunday (July 28) following a three-day operation led by the Lutong Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). The blaze, which broke out last Friday (July 26), was brought under control through a swift and
KUCHING: PEMADAM Sarawak Branch is continuing its innovative approaches to curb drug abuse among young people in the state. One such effort is the just concluded BreakOff eSports Challenge 2025 (BEC2025), now in its 10th edition, at the Centre of Technical Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) in Santubong on Sunday (July 27).
KUCHING: Batik Air has launched its inaugural flight from the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Subang to Kuching International Airport (KIA), marking a significant step in strengthening Sarawak’s domestic connectivity and tourism potential. The maiden flight, OD1612, arrived in the city on Monday evening with 133 passengers onboard the Boeing
SERIAN: The Yellow Ribbon Project has been described as a powerful symbol of second chances, representing hope, trust, and society’s belief that every individual deserves the opportunity to rebuild their life and reintegrate into the community. The initiative, which focuses on providing second chances to ex-offenders — referred to as
KUCHING: Head of State (TYT) Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi received a courtesy visit from a delegation of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) at the Astana Negeri Sarawak here today. The delegation was led by
KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat has passed the Fee (Pengkalan Kubor Ferry) Bill 2025, marking a significant step in resolving a longstanding legal and technical issue that has persisted for more than two decades. Tanjong Manis Member of Parliament, Yusuf Abd Wahab, described the Bill as not only reaffirming the
KUCHING: A severe thunderstorm that struck Kuching left several places in the city having to deal with floodwaters, fallen trees, structural damage, and power outages, yesterday evening (Jul 27). Heavy rain and strong winds began around 6.30 pm, affecting several residential areas, including Batu Kawa, where properties were significantly damaged.
