Tuesday, 1 April 2025

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

UTS distributes bubur lambuk to needy

SIBU: Universiti Teknologi Sarawak (UTS) continues its annual tradition of giving back to the local community during the holy month of Ramadan by distributing bubur lambuk and bubur pedas to those in need. This year’s event saw the preparation of 400 packets of bubur lambuk, made through the collective efforts

Call to expedite construction work on Jalan Matang

KUCHING: The contractor for the Jalan Matang construction project has been urged to speed up work to ensure the project is completed on schedule. Tupong assemblyman, Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman, emphasised that although the construction is currently progressing according to schedule, the main concern is the safety of road users

Sarikei District Council hosts Iftar event to foster unity

SARIKEI: The Iftar event organised by the Surau Committee of the Sarikei District Council (MDS) was held with great festivity and camaraderie at the Sarikei Central Hall last night. Although the Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, Sarikei MP, and Repok assemblyman, Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii, was

Demak Laut rep distributes aid to 160 underprivileged individuals

KUCHING: Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Datuk Dr. Hazland Abang Hipni, continues to demonstrate his strong commitment to supporting the underprivileged (asnaf) in his constituency. During a ceremony held at Masjid Darul Falah, Kampung Tabuan Haji Drahman 1 yesterday, he distributed aid to 160 asnaf to assist them

KPDN keeps eye on consumer hotspots during Ramadan

KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Sarawak Branch has intensified enforcement efforts through Ops Pantau from March 2-31. Earlier on Wednesday, Director of KPDN Sarawak, Matthew Dominic Barin, together with Sarawak Chief Enforcement Officer, Peter J. Berinus Agang, conducted a walkabout at Stutong Ramadan Bazaar,

More campaign to address blood shortage this Saturday

KUCHING: The Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Stampin Branch, in collaboration with Regas Premium Auto Sdn Bhd, will be organising a blood and organ donation campaign this Saturday, March 15, at Regas Premium Auto Sdn Bhd here. The event will take place from 9 am to 1 pm, and aims

Deputy Minister brings Ramadan cheer to orphans

KUCHING: Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni, extended support to orphans from Taman Sepakat Jaya, Demak Laut, during an Isyak and Tarawih prayer event at Surau Taman Sepakat Jaya, Jalan Bako, last Friday. As a gesture of support and care, he presented donations in

Flood evacuees assured of welfare assistance

KUCHING: The Sarawak Government will continue providing assistance to the flood evacuees at two Temporary Evacuation Centres (PPS) in Miri which are still in operation. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said the support includes food and health monitoring for the evacuees. She added

Core values of Ramadan withstand the test of time

KUCHING: The fasting month of Ramadan in Sarawak may have evolved over the years, from simple communal meals to bustling bazaars and digital conveniences, but the core values of faith, family and giving remain strong. Each generation experiences it differently, yet the spirit of Ramadan continues to unite Sarawakian Muslims.

Sarawak Energy Isthmus Run returns

KUCHING: The Sarawak Energy Isthmus Run returns for its milestone 10 edition on August 10, marking a new chapter with the introduction of a 42 km Full Marathon category. This addition expands the event’s lineup, which also includes the 21 km Half Marathon, 10 km and 5 km Fun Run