Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Author: Sharifah Nong Jasima

Unimas to host Festival of Ideas Sarawak from Oct 22-26

SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) is set to host the Festival of Ideas Sarawak 2025 in conjunction with the Borneo Book Festival 2025 from Oct 22 to 26 at DeTAR Putra Unimas, bringing together innovation, creativity, and literacy under one roof. The event, jointly organised with the Ministry of Higher

SPACEBOYS and CosmicNova bag top honours at Sarawak Space Challenge

KUCHING: The Sarawak Space Challenge (SSC) 2025, formerly known as NASA Space Apps Sarawak, concluded on a high note with an inspiring Closing and Awards Ceremony here, marking five successful years of nurturing creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills among Sarawakian youth. This year’s Challenge achieved a major milestone by hosting

Heartwarming tea reception concludes festivities

KUCHING: The 79th birthday celebration of the Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, concluded Sunday with a heartwarming tea reception, bringing the week-long festivities to a memorable close. The event, held at the Sarawak Chambers, Riverside Majestic Hotel, was attended by dignitaries, family members, and

Thanksgiving ceremony marks TYT’s 79th birthday

KUCHING: The serene atmosphere of Masjid Jamek Negeri Sarawak in Petra Jaya was illuminated with unity and gratitude as nearly 1,000 congregants gathered for the Thanksgiving Ceremony in conjunction with the 79th Official Birthday Celebration of Head of State (TYT), Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. Wan Junaidi,

Founders envisioned federation built on partnership, not subordination

KUCHING: The one-third parliamentary representation originally envisioned under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) was a deliberate constitutional safeguard to ensure Sarawak and Sabah would never be politically sidelined. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and Federal-State Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali gave the reminder at the

Honouring MA63 upholds principle of partnership: Sharifah Hasidah

KUCHING: The Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) remains the cornerstone of the nation’s constitutional foundation. “The MA63 is not merely a historical document,” said Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and Federal-State Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali. “It is the very cornerstone of our Federation, a living

JOS 4.0 Dinner unites Lions from seven nations

KUCHING: The Journey of Service (JOS) 4.0 Dinner, hosted by the Lions Club of Kuching, united more than 138 members of Lions Clubs International from China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand in a celebration of service and fellowship. The event, held at the Grand Margherita Hotel on

Reading as a national strategy for human capital

KUCHING: The habit of reading must be recognised as a strategic investment in Malaysia’s human capital, equipping citizens with the intellectual resilience and critical thinking skills needed to navigate the digital age. According to Deputy National Unity Minister Senator Saraswathy Kandasami, reading is a key part of the National Reading

Sarawak Book Fair champions inclusive access to knowledge

KUCHING: Reading is more than a personal pursuit; it is a bridge of unity and inclusivity, capable of connecting Malaysians across backgrounds, generations and abilities. Deputy National Unity Minister Senator Saraswathy Kandasami said that reading provides not only knowledge but also mutual understanding and respect, both of which are essential

Book industry a key economic catalyst

KUCHING: Malaysia’s book industry holds vast potential particularly in the micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) sector and must receive comprehensive support to ensure continued growth and job creation. Deputy Minister of National Unity, Senator Saraswathy Kandasami, said that the book industry under SMEs had contributed 0.38 per cent to