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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
KUCHING: A total of 625 runners from Kuching, Bau and Kota Samarahan participated in the Datuk Amar Juma’ani Bridge Run held at Jalan Kulas today. The inaugural programme, organised by Eventribe and supported by the Sarawak Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, drew an energetic crowd despite the
KUCHING: The Sarawak Government has expressed strong support for the inaugural Bidayuh Cultural and Musical Festival 2025, describing it as a significant platform for preserving and elevating the traditional arts and music of the Bidayuh community. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Snowdan Lawan, said the
KUCHING: Sarawak Civil Service (SCS) has been urged to strengthen its digital readiness amid rapidly evolving cyber threats driven by artificial intelligence. SCS Digitalisation Unit (SCSDU) Director, Datuk Grace Huong, said the programme, held from December 1-4, was designed to build a workforce capable of protecting government systems and public