Tuesday, 15 July 2025

Author: Zarina Abdullah

Border market on the cusp of thriving again

A UNIQUE border market featuring traders from two different countries, Serikin Market, is a household name in this neck of the woods. Straddling the Sarawak-Indonesia border, the longest border market in the country has gained quite a reputation as a shopping paradise for locals and tourists alike. Indeed, a visit

Jeniri Amir joins journalist brotherhood

KUCHING: It’s a remarkable milestone for journalism in Sarawak as Datuk Dr Jeniri Amir, a distinguished senior fellow of the National Council of Professors, adds another achievement to his illustrious career. He has been appointed as a member of the prestigious Malaysia-Indonesia Brotherhood of Journalists (ISWAMI) Malaysia Administrative Council, marking

Three MA63 issues receive policy decision

KUCHING: The granting of powers on the matters on environment, labour and the appointment of a Judicial Commissioner in Sarawak are three new matters under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) which have already received a policy decision. Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah, Sarawak Affairs and Special Duties)

GPS will not take opponents lightly

BINTULU: Although Gabungan Parti Sarawak is confident of retaining Jepak state seat in the by-election, the coalition will not and take the challenge of the opposing parties lightly. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, who is also Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) deputy president, said all the GPS

Ex-cons, ex-juvie inmates need a second chance

KUCHING: Ex-prisoners and ex-juvenile inmates should be given a second chance in life after serving their sentences. It is because of this that the Ministry of Youth and Sports organised the Yellow Ribbon Programme, aimed at building the confidence of such participants through group activities. “It is implemented through a

More organ donors needed to save lives

KUCHING: Sarawak needs more organ donors to save lives and improve the quality of life of patients with chronic or end-stage organ damage. According to Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian, only 5,418 people in Sarawak have registered as organ donor pledgers so far. “The number is very

Organ donations can save lives

KUCHING: The establishment of an Organ Procurement Unit at the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) here is expected to increase public awareness of the importance of organ donations in saving lives. Located at the SGH lobby, it aims to promote and encourage more people to register as organ donors. Sarawak State

SM Sains Kuching students do country proud in Bali competition

KUCHING: Eight students from SM Sains Kuching made the country and Sarawak proud after winning several medals in the final round of the International Applied Biology Olympiad (IABO) 2022 in Bali, Indonesia. IABO 2022, which was held from June 30 to July 3, was attended by 16 countries, with participants

Forum on challenges facing media on May 29

KUCHING: In conjunction with National Journalists Day, the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) will be organising a national media forum on May 29. Journalists from Malaysia and several neighbouring countries, including Indonesia, are expected to join the event in Malacca. Themed ‘IR4.0: Challenges and Opportunities’, the forum will feature six media

Darul Hana resettlement move to begin Aug 1

KUCHING: The first group of households from two villages will be moving to the Darul Hana resettlement scheme on August 1. Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication II Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said it will involve residents from Kampung Panglima Seman and Kampung Semarang, at Seberang Hilir. “There are