Thursday, 29 January 2026

Author: Sharifah Nong Jasima

UNIFOR grants RM120,000 to BEM church

KUCHING: The BEM Trinity Hub Church received a RM120,000 grant from the Sarawak Government’s Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) during a church service on Sunday. A cheque for the amount was presented by Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang, in line with the state government’s ongoing support for religious harmony

Rising cost of saving child cancer patients

KUCHING: The case of a six-year-old Sarawakian boy battling Stage 4 neuroblastoma has highlighted the escalating financial burden faced by families seeking life-saving cancer treatment for children. Christian Deo Dennis, diagnosed with the rare and aggressive nerve cell cancer, is currently undergoing intensive treatment that includes chemotherapy, surgery, radiotherapy and

Empowering persons with special needs via training

KUCHING: Efforts to empower persons with special needs through skills training are gaining momentum in the city, reflecting a broader push for inclusive development that leaves no one behind. Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang said the programme was more than a skills-training initiative, describing it as a platform that

Improved dam management spares Batu Kitang from major flooding

KUCHING: Batu Kitang has recorded a notable improvement in flood management, avoiding major flooding during the current prolonged rainy season, a stark contrast to previous years when the area was among the first and worst affected in Kuching. Batu Kitang state assemblyman, Lo Khere Chiang, said the positive outcome was

Sarawak’s prosperity attracts global retirees

KUCHING: Sarawak’s recognition as one of the world’s five best places to enjoy retirement is proof that the well-being and prosperity of its people rank among the best globally. Batu Kitang assemblyman, Datuk Lo Khere Chiang, said Sarawak is well known for its friendly and caring community. “I am informed

CCEP donates OAE machine to Serian Hospital for newborns

SERIAN: The Community Care Enrichment Programme (CCEP) donated an Otoacoustic Emission (OAE) machine to Serian Hospital, strengthening Sarawak’s efforts to improve early detection of hearing impairments in infants. The handover was held at Serian Hospital and was attended by Dr Carlos Jinung, Deputy Director of Serian Hospital; Yee Poo Yoon,

Hope Place aids disabled man

PADAWAN: Hope Place Kuching has extended assistance to a physically disabled man in Kampung Sariq, Mambong, after his family was found to be in urgent need of support. Besen Jaub, 59, a retired security guard, recently had his right leg amputated due to complications from severe diabetes. Besen, who was

Tunku Azizah graces Juma’ani Pavilion’s third anniversary

KUCHING: Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah graced the third anniversary celebration of the Juma’ani Pavilion, held here on Monday (Dec 8).  Tunku Azizah arrived at about 4pm, accompanied by her daughter, Tengku Puteri Raja Tengku Puteri Jihan Azizah Athiyatullah Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, as well

CENTEXS Commercial launches ‘Sense of Malaysia’ showcase

KUCHING: CENTEXS Commercial Sarawak marked a significant milestone with the official launch of the ‘Sense of Malaysia’ (SOM) showcase at Kuching International Airport today. It was a collaborative initiative with Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) to promote Sarawak-made products to domestic and international travellers. The launch was graced by Tengku

Pahang royal visit to witness key MoU signing

KUCHING: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be exchanged between Penjara Puncak Borneo, the Tun Jugah Foundation (Olah Idup) and Pink Jambu during the official visit of Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, to the JUMA’ANI Pavilion tomorrow (Dec. 8, Monday), held in conjunction with the pavilion’s