Tuesday, 30 December 2025

Author: Sharifah Nong Jasima

Sarawak’s air quality moderate, Miri near unhealthy level

KUCHING: The Department of Environment (DOE) Malaysia has confirmed that all air quality monitoring stations in Sarawak recorded moderate Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 5:00 p.m. today, according to data from the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS). Miri registers the highest API level at 142, approaching the

Sarawak air quality remains moderate statewide

KUCHING: All air quality monitoring stations across Sarawak recorded moderate air quality levels as of 11 am today (July 27), according to data from the Department of Environment’s Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS). Currently, Kuching registered the highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading at 80, followed by Bintulu (78),

Exhibition opens on living rhythm of Sarawak’s visual spirit

KUCHING: Sarawakian art took centre stage with the launch of ‘The Continuum: Tiga Generasi’, an evocative exhibition, celebrating three generations of visual storytelling and creative legacy. The launch was officiated by Deputy Minister for Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Snowdan Lawan, who represented Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman

Early detection key to healthier rural communities

SIBURAN: Sarawak’s rural communities received a vital public health boost with the launch of the Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre’s (SIDC) Disease Surveillance Programme (DSP), officiated by Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn at Kampung Gayu here today. The initiative, marking the beginning of

SJKC Chung Hua No. 1 receives RM196,964 for infrastructure upgrades

KUCHING: SJKC Chung Hua No.1 Kuching is set to undergo several key infrastructure upgrades following the allocation of RM196,964 from the office of Bandar Kuching Member of Parliament, Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen. According to a statement, the funding is intended to improve the overall learning environment for students and

Sarawak leads in veterinary innovation

PUTRAJAYA: Sarawak emerged as a standout contender at the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) Malaysia Innovation Day 2025, securing top honours in two national categories during the three-day event at Wisma Tani, Putrajaya. The annual event, organised by DVS Malaysia, aims to celebrate forward-thinking solutions in veterinary and livestock development.

Do you know her?

SIBU: The Sibu Hospital is appealing to the public for assistance to locate the family of a female Iban patient, Meliah Bauh, who has been warded since July 21, 2025. According to its statement, the patient was admitted without any identification documents and is unable to recall her MyKad number

Think & Tinker lab launched in SMK Lawas during Pro-DR roadshow

LAWAS: The 10th edition of the Project of Dreams Realized (Pro-DR) education and career roadshow was officially launched in Lawas, marking the start of a month-long journey across 14 destinations throughout Sarawak. The initiative, spearheaded by Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS), aims to strengthen human capital development among students

BIC Fest showcases art, craft, creativity across all backgrounds

THE Borneo Illustration and Creative Festival (BIC Fest) returned for its fourth year, providing a platform for Sarawak’s hidden artistic talents, often overlooked in mainstream exhibitions, to be seen, celebrated, and supported. The festival, themed ‘Echoes of Borneo: A Diverse Harmony Through the Colours of the Land’, showcases an eclectic

Three generations, one legacy

IN the world of Malaysian art, few names resonate as profoundly as the late Raphael Scott AhBeng, a pioneering Bidayuh artist from Bau, whose dynamic brushwork and bold abstractions immortalised the Sarawak landscape. His influence lives on through two generations of Sarawakian artists: his mentee Sylvester Jussem, and Sylvester’s mentee-turned-collaborator,