Tuesday, 8 April 2025

Author: Karen Masing

LAKIL’s Ramadan aid brings hope to underprivileged families

LUNDU: In the spirit of Ramadan, the Lundu Islamic Welfare Trust Board (LAKIL) has stepped forward to support the underprivileged community in the Lundu and Sematan districts by distributing food baskets to 60 asnaf (eligible recipients of zakat). The initiative aims to ease their burden and help them observe the

RAYS is more than a summit, it’s a movement

KUCHING: Following the launch of the Rainforest Youth Summit (RAYS) 2025, Sarawak Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, has reiterated that the summit is not just an event but a long-term commitment to shaping environmentally conscious leaders. Speaking at a press conference, Abdul

RAYS 2025 empowers youth for a sustainable future

KUCHING: Sarawak is strengthening its global sustainability efforts with the launch of the Rainforest Youth Summit (RAYS) 2025, a platform dedicated to shaping young leaders in environmental advocacy. The programme was launched by Sarawak Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, yesterday at the

State govt proactive towards OKU

KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Family, and Community Development (KPWKM) remains committed to improving care and rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities (OKU) in Sarawak, with ongoing efforts to expand special needs centres across the state. During the Fifteenth Parliament Senate session on Mar 19, senator Roderick Wong Siew Lead

LCDA brings Ramadan cheer to underprivileged communities

KUCHING: The Land Custody and Development Authority (LCDA) hosted the annual Darul Hana Iftar 2025 to support and celebrate the Darul Hana community as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme. The event aimed to provide financial assistance to orphans and underprivileged communities during Ramadan while also acknowledging the

Rough seas, strong winds, heavy rain expected in Sarawak

KUCHING: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MET Malaysia) has issued a weather warning for Malaysia, forecasting continuous heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas until March 23. According to the latest weather models for Sarawak, the monsoon surge is expected to persist, bringing significant rainfall and an increased risk of flooding

PEKEMA Sarawak praised for its commitment to charity

KUCHING: The Sarawak Bumiputera Automotive Entrepreneurs Association (PEKEMA Sarawak) hosted a meaningful Ramadan Iftar event, an annual gathering that brought together orphans from Kompleks Kebajikan Laila Taib. The event last night (Mar 16) at Dewan Hikmah, Petra Jaya, was graced by the Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah

DPM calls for sustainable growth in automotive sector

KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has urged Malaysia’s automotive industry to embrace sustainability and technological advancements to remain competitive. Speaking at the Ramadan Iftar PEKEMA event last night (Mar 16), he highlighted the need for industry players to adapt to the evolving market, particularly in the transition

Fadillah outlines Malaysia’s renewable energy transition plans

KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to net zero emissions by 2050, emphasising the need for a robust energy transition strategy. Speaking to reporters at the Ramadan Iftar PEKEMA event last night (Mar 16) he addressed concerns regarding the national power grid’s capacity to

Jom Travel, KUJDT to expand umrah accessibility in Sarawak

KUCHING: Jom Travel and Tours has entered into a strategic collaboration with Kembara Umrah JDT (KUJDT), a subsidiary of Tiara Mass Travel & Tours, to enhance access to Umrah pilgrimages for Sarawakians. The partnership was cemented through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony at the TEGAS Digital Innovation Hub,