Saturday, 6 December 2025

Author: Sulok Tawie

Colourful night at SGGS Sarong celebration

KUCHING: It was an evening of colours and camaraderie at the Sarawak Gerontology and Geriatrics Society (SGGS) Sarong Night held here last night. The society’s annual event drew about 100 SGGS members and friends, all dressed in their finest attire for an evening of performances, karaoke and lucky draws. Also

Malam Mesra a night remember for three NGOs

KUCHING: It was a night to remember when senior citizens and persons with disabilities came together for a fun-filled Malam Mesra 2025 at the Pertubuhan Orang Cacat Sarawak (POCS) centre on Saturday night. The event was also made merrier with the participation of members of Persatuan Tenpin Boling Negeri Sarawak

Hidden Wetland Eco-Park offers nature retreat near Kuching

KUCHING: Located off Jalan Telaga Air, there is an eco-park that is little known to the tourists and nature lovers. Owner Dennis Wong, a retired engineer with the Public Works Department (JKR), considers the Wetland Eco-Park a hidden secret that he has kept to himself for years. However, he said

PBDS mourns passing of Pope Francis

KUCHING: Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS) today joined Catholics and Christians worldwide in mourning the death of Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21 at the age of 88. PBDS information chief Andrew Bugie said the party and its members extend their deepest condolences to all Roman Catholics and

Comradeship among senior citizens at Aidilfitri gathering

KUCHING: Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, graced the Majlis Ramah Tamah Aidilfitri organised by the Sarawak Gerontology and Geriatrics Society (SGGS) at Kozi Square here on Saturday night. She was impressed by the comradeship shown by the senior citizens who were still physically and

Former PKR candidate, Boniface Willy Tumek, passes away

KUCHING: Former Sarawak Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) election candidate, Boniface Willy Tumek, passed away early today at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH), where he had been receiving treatment for cancer. His wife, Angela Ritikos, confirmed that Boniface breathed his last at around 5.20 am. He had been battling cancer over the

PBDS lodges complaints with police and relevant authorities

KUCHING: Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS) yesterday distanced itself from a Facebook’s post using its name against the state government regarding financial assistance to the recent flood victims. Its information chief Andrew Bugie Ipang said the party has lodged complaints with the police and the relevant authorities against those individuals

The “K” on the IC, its significance and importance

KUCHING: The letter “K” inserted at the bottom right corner of the Identity Card (IC) of Sarawakians has long been a subject of interest, especially when issues on birth certificate, citizenship, employment and welfare benefits are raised. Since becoming the Chief Minister in 2017 and then the Premier, Datuk Patinggi

Seniors renew friendship at pre-Christmas gathering

KUCHING: Some 30 senior citizens were in a cheerful and joyous mood during their pre-Christmas gathering cum-potluck lunch at a hotel here, today. Sarawak Gerontology and Geriatrics Society (SGGS) president Dennis Tan said the occasion was to renew bonding and friendship among the seniors, many of whom are retired professionals

Targetted five mil visitor arrivals achievable next year

KUCHING: Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah is  quite confident that the target of five million visitor arrivals in Sarawak and a RM12.75 billion tourism receipts set for next year is achievable with the acquisition of MASwings. He said the state government is