Sunday, 7 December 2025

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Sarawak leads Islamic travel push

KUCHING: Sarawak is set to take centre stage at the World Islamic Tourism Expo (WITEX) 2025, positioning itself as a premier destination for Muslim travellers seeking both spiritual comfort and authentic cultural experiences. The Sarawak Umrah and Hajj Association (SUHA), in collaboration with the Sarawak Tourism Board (STB), will lead

New Cooperative Act expected in Parliament by year-end

KUCHING: The proposed new Cooperative Act is expected to be tabled in Parliament by the end of this year, with key reforms aimed at liberalising the cooperative sector and strengthening regulatory oversight. The Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister, Datuk Ewon Benedick, said that the new Cooperative Act will be better

Police hunt three suspects over man’s abduction after Puchong brawl

KUALA LUMPUR: Police are tracking three male suspects who abducted a man after a brawl at Jalan Persiaran Puchong Permai in Puchong yesterday. Subang Jaya district police chief, ACP Wan Azlan Wan Mamat, said police were informed of the incident at 6:38 pm that a local man had been kidnapped by three local male suspects following the altercation. “The police are conducting further investigations and

Maiden Malaysia Sarong Music Run attracts over 2,500 runners

KUCHING: The first-ever edition of the Malaysia Sarong Music Run (MSMR) in Sarawak made a vibrant debut at Metrocity Matang on Saturday, drawing more than 2,500 participants in a colourful celebration of culture, unity and active living. Held in conjunction with Sarawak Day, the event was officiated on behalf of

50 students take up first rocket building challenge

KUCHING: Fifty secondary school students recently participated in the state’s first ever rocket building challenge, the Sarawak Rocketeer CAN SAT Challenge (SRC), an initiative spearheaded by the Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS). The students from 10 secondary schools across five District Education Offices, gained foundational knowledge in aerodynamics, rocket

How design graduates can build thriving businesses

From Classroom to Creative Empire IN today’s digital landscape – where visual content dominates social media, advertising and branding – multimedia and graphic design skills have become invaluable assets. For creative graduates, this presents a golden opportunity to transform passion into profitable ventures. The global design market is projected to

Iban longhouse keeps decades-old Gawai ritual alive to honour ancestors

By Muhammad Iqbal Syahiran Affindi SARATOK: The festive cheer at Rumah Punggah here began to bloom days ahead of the Gawai Dayak celebration on June 1, not just with the return of family members from afar, but with the revival of a beloved tradition that has graced this longhouse for nearly

Nancy cautions women not to be victims of online scams

KUCHING: Women, Family and Community Development Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, warns women to be alert to the rising challenges brought about by technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and online fraud scams. Referring to the increasing frequency of fraudulent online scams, Nancy said that many women entrepreneurs are now exposed to

DBKU partners UNIMAS to develop zero carbon master plan

KUCHING: Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) has partnered with Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) to develop a master plan aimed at achieving zero carbon emissions. “This master plan will serve as a roadmap to reduce our carbon footprint. “It is part of DBKU’s commitment to making Kuching North a city that

Fadillah: No need to go to court over MA63 if top leadership can resolve it

KUCHING: Matters related to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) should not be brought to court if they can be resolved through discussions at the highest levels of leadership, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He said amicable negotiations remain the preferred approach, stressing that the courts should only