Friday, 6 February 2026

Author: Sharifah Nong Jasima

Broadcasting to boardrooms

Zahir Kelvin Ong Abdullah’s professional life is one of diversity, flexibility, and drive, from his initial days as a household name on TV3 as a newsreader, to host of Money Matters, and as an executive director of Ital Auto Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. Kelvin has shown a remarkable capacity to excel

Society reaches out to community with food

KUCHING: The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) held its monthly “Free Food For Life” event here Sunday to coincide with the upcoming Chinese New Year. The programme held at the 3rd Mile Wet Market aimed to foster unity and assist underprivileged individuals. Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang

Carnation Club donates chairs to Sarawak General Hospital

KUCHING: The Carnation Club of Kuching and Samarahan donated 12 rolls of link chairs to the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) as part of its social welfare programme. The handover, officiated by SGH director Dr Ngian Hie Ung, was held at the SGH lobby on Thursday (Jan 23). “We are here

Sarawak-level Chinese New Year celebration set for Jan 29 at BCCK

KUCHING: The Sarawak-level Chinese New Year celebration is set to take place on the first day of the Chinese New Year at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) at 8.45am until 2pm, on Jan 29. The Sarawak government will host the celebration and graced by Head of State Tun Pehin

Sarawak hosts EIC CONNECT Energy Borneo

KUCHING: Sarawak is all set to host EIC CONNECT Energy Borneo 2025 from February 25 to 26 at the Hikmah Exchange Event Centre, putting the state squarely in the limelight as a vital player in ASEAN’s energy transition. EIC CONNECT Energy Borneo 2025 is a globally recognised platform with the

Hope Place assists family of six

KUCHING: Hope Place Kuching recently extended household assistance to a family of six living in Sg Apong, alleviating their struggles to make ends meet. The family comprises Muhammad Azeny, 42, his wife Sofiah Kadir, 38, and their four children aged 5 to 13. Azeny works part-time in a furniture factory

MBKS reaches out via caring community programme

KUCHING: The MBKS Caring Community Programme is a poignant reminder of the season’s true spirit of compassion, introspection and unity. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the essence of sharing joy and blessings with those in need reinforces the values of care and togetherness that

DBKU Car Free Morning off to a resounding start

KUCHING: The Kuching Car Free Morning 2025 officially kicked off at Padang Merdeka here, bringing people together in a healthy environment. It also saw the launching of the DBKU 2025 Event Calendar featuring various activities aimed at promoting a sense of wellness, sustainability, and unity among the people. Deputy Minister

Bible society marks 40th anniversary with three editions

KUCHING: The Bible Society of Malaysia marked its 40th anniversary with a historic launch of three Bible editions at the Sanctuary, Trinity Methodist Church here Sunday. The three editions were ‘Alkitab Kudus Malaysia’, a formal Bahasa Malaysia translation; ‘Alkitab Berita Baik Edisi Studi’, an enriched study Bible; and the experimental

Festive baskets for hardcore poor to be distributed

KUCHING: A joint Food Assistance Programme, involving festive baskets for the hardcore poor in the Kota Sentosa constituency, will be distributed on January 24 to help families celebrate the Chinese New Year. According to assemblyman Wilfred Yap, this is a joint effort with his service centre, Farley Supermarket, and the