Sunday, 14 December 2025

Author: News Desk

IEM Run hits its biggest participation record

KUCHING: The IEM Sarawak Branch Engineer’s Run 2025 recorded its highest participation to date, drawing 1,750 runners — the largest turnout since the event began in 2015. Held for the first time in Batu Kawa, the run carried the theme “Engineering Green Legacies” and was flagged off at the Petros

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How agile leadership can drive change

DEAR Leaders, In today’s fast-paced world, where the only constant is change, leaders must adapt their approaches – not just to keep up, but to inspire trust and collaboration within their communities. Traditional governance models, cherished for their stability and structured long-term planning, often leave leaders stranded when confronted with

Happy staff, happier guests

Using the Power of Flow to Retain Staff and Delight Guests IN my previous article, I explored how the concept of flow helps hotel employees stay focused, calm, and attentive when managing demanding guest needs. Today, let’s take a closer look at the three key dimensions of flow: absorption, enjoyment,

Applications open for Kenyalang CNY festive sales

KUCHING: Those who wish to do business at the 15-day Kenyalang Chinese New Year Festive Sales in February have two weeks to apply for permits beginning Dec 2. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the Kenyalang Chinese New Year Festive Sales will take place next

Fadillah urges Sarawakian students to be bold leaders

KUALA LUMPUR: Young students from the Sarawak Students Association of Universiti Malaya (PMSUM) have been urged to be bold, believe in their potential and make an impact in shaping Sarawak’s future. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof delivered the message after hosting a luncheon with 32 students who paid

Sarawakian wins, shares Toto Jackpot pool

KUALA LUMPUR: A Sarawakian has won RM146,688.95 from the Toto 4D Jackpot 1 through the i-System method, becoming one of the two Malaysians to strike the jackpot in the November 23 draw. STM Lottery Sdn Bhd in a statement, said that the Sarawak winner secured the prize using the numbers

Nyamai Festival returns with bigger itinerary

KUCHING: The Nyamai Sarawak Gastronomy Festival will be held on Dec 6-7 with an expanded programme featuring food showcases, cultural performances, community activities and the state’s largest coffee-themed rave party at the Sarawak Cultural Village. Now in its third edition, the two-day festival will run from 10am to 6pm. This

Defeat due to performance, political ineffectiveness

KUCHING: Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap has called out to Pakatan Harapan (PH) and DAP leaders in the wake of their loss in all eight urban constituencies in the recent Sabah state election, saying calls for the parties to apologise to voters reflect what he describes as a long-standing pattern

PRS Youth announces central committee lineup for 2025–2028 term

KUCHING: The Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth announced its central committee lineup for the 2025-2028 term, comprising elected and appointed members. The list was announced during the committee’s second meeting at the party’s headquarters held on Nov 29. Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang leads as the youth chief, with Surai

Public talk on Kayan social order on Dec 6

KUCHING: Members of the public will have a rare opportunity to explore the origins of Kayan social order and spiritual heritage on December 8 (this Saturday), as Friends of Sarawak Museum (FoSM) hosts its December public talk. Co-organised with the Kayan Association Sarawak (Kuching), the talk titled ‘Imun Ajo’ and