KUCHING: Smokers lurking in no-smoking zones around the city found themselves slapped with hefty notices as health officers launched an enforcement operation on Monday, catching 25 offenders in the act. The Kuching Divisional Health Office (PKB) said their enforcement team swooped in on several public areas — including MJC, Pine
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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