Saturday, 27 December 2025

Author: Sharifah Nong Jasima

Exhibition on works of three generations of artists

KUCHING: A landmark group exhibition celebrating the creative lineage of three generations of Sarawakian artists will open Friday (July 25) at the Hoan Galley here. The Continuum: 3 Generasi exhibition which feature the works of the late Raphael Scott AhBeng, Sylvester Jussem, and Dr Mohammad Faizuan Mat is being staged

Collaboration inked on industry-funded research project

MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Best Quality Batching Sdn. Bhd. (BQB) to launch an industry-funded research project, aiming at reducing the carbon footprint of concrete production in a significant stride towards a greener and more sustainable Sarawak, The project, titled

Sarawak Day: No place like home for Sarawakians living abroad

AS Sarawak marks another year of progress, pride and unity on July 22, its sons and daughters scattered across the globe are finding heartfelt ways to honour their homeland, despite being oceans and continents apart. From the academic halls of the United States of America (USA) to quiet towns in

MTUC Sarawak: Workers key to state’s prosperity

KUCHING: The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) Sarawak Division extended its heartfelt congratulations to the people of Sarawak in the celebration of Sarawak’s 62nd anniversary of self-governance, reaffirming the vital role of workers in driving the state’s prosperity and progress. MTUC Sarawak chairman Zaidi Nasar said the occasion is not

Spotlight on Kuching’s rising stars

KUCHING: Kuching’s Got Talent (KGT) 2025 returns as a key highlight of the Kuching Festival, marking its 11th edition with a record number of entries and renewed enthusiasm from the community. This year, the annual talent showcase has attracted over 220 participants across four categories, reinforcing its role as one

Road closure for Unity Walk on July 22

MIRI: In conjunction with the upcoming Sarawak Day celebrations, the Miri District Police have announced a temporary road closure for the Unity Walk event scheduled to take place this July 22 in the city centre. The road closures will begin at 7:00 am and continue until 9:00 am, covering the

ChatGPT must not dominate human values

KUCHING: The increasing reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) by students, particularly platforms like ChatGPT, has raised concerns over weakening family bonds, said Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Datuk Mustapha Sakmud. Mustapha shared an anecdote from a student who admitted to preferring AI-generated answers over seeking advice from their own parents,

Empowered women drive nation forward

KUCHING: Women must rise as agents of change by spreading knowledge and inspiring their communities, ultimately contributing to national development, said Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Datuk Mustapha Sakmud. Mustapha emphasised that women today are no longer confined to traditional roles but are key drivers in shaping families, communities, and

Sarawak intensifies battle against rising synthetic drug threat

KUCHING: Sarawak is boosting its efforts to curb drug abuse amid rising concerns over the escalating use of synthetic drugs, with calls to improve rehabilitation, enforcement, and forensic support throughout the state. Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said Sarawak currently ranks 11th

Alarming misuse of drug-laced vapes among students

KUCHING: The growing misuse of vapes among school students in Sarawak has sparked serious concern, prompting urgent calls for federal legislation to curb the trend. The Chairman of Malaysian Drug Prevention Association (PEMADAM) Sarawak, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, revealed that over 20,000 students nationwide have been detected using