Thursday, 18 December 2025

Author: Ma Chee Seng

Sarawak Day prayer service celebrates interfaith unity

KUCHING: Over a thousand devotees filled the Christian Ecumenical Worship Centre (CEWC) for the Sarawak Day Ecumenical Prayer Service 2024, last night. This year’s theme, ‘May They All Be One’, was brought to life by the Association of Churches in Sarawak (ACS) and hosted by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese. The

Dewan Rakyat approves Bintulu Port as Sarawak state port

KUCHING: Bintulu Port has officially transitioned to a Sarawak state port following the passing of two pivotal bills in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday (July 16), said Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. The Deputy Premier said the declaration of an area in the Bintulu district in the Federal Port (Repeal) Bill

Interhill Property clinches property awards

KUCHING: Interhill Property has secured a prestigious accolade at The Edge Malaysia Best Managed and Sustainable Property Awards 2024. According to a press release issued today (July 17), the company won in the Strata Mixed Development category for properties under ten years old, recognising its standout project, Urban Residences here.

Gawai Carnival Redeems 2024 set for grand celebration

KUCHING: The Gawai Carnival Redeems 2024 (GCR24) is set to be a major cultural event, taking place from July 26 to 28, with the highlight being the gala dinner on July 27, graced by the Premier of Sarawak. Redeems president Datuk Peter Nansian Ngusie said the 16th edition of the

Kuching signs Braga Manifesto to champion culture

KUCHING: Kuching has joined 250 cities worldwide in signing the Braga Manifesto, advocating for culture to be a standalone goal in the post-2030 sustainable development agenda. The signing took place during the XVI Annual Conference of the Unesco Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in Braga, Portugal, from July 1-5. Mayor of

Bid to attain Unesco Global Geopark status gains momentum

KUCHING: The Sarawak Delta Geopark is actively preparing for its nomination as a Unesco Global Geopark by 2026. Sarawak Forestry director Datuk Hamden Mohammad said this at the Sarawak Delta Geopark Expedition Seminar here. The event is being held in collaboration with various government and local agencies form July 17-18.

Census to update profile of the agricultural sector

KAPIT: The Department of Statistics Malaysia  is urging the public to visit its nearest office to ensure the successful implementation of the 2024 Agricultural Census. In making the call its Sarawak Director, Dayang Rozana Abang Hassan, stressed the need for residents involved in agriculture to engage with its staff. “We

Acer Malaysia unveils new line of smart monitors, advanced laptops

KUCHING: Acer Malaysia has launched an array of new tech solutions aimed at enhancing productivity for both home and business users. The highlights of the launch include the versatile Acer CS272 smart monitor and the advanced TravelMate series laptops, both designed to meet the diverse needs of modern professionals. “The

Sarawak Day Ecumenical Prayer Service on July 18 in Kuching

KUCHING: The Association Of Churches In Sarawak (ACS) is set to hold the Sarawak Day Ecumenical Prayer Service on July 18, at 7.30pm at the Christian Ecumenical Worship Centre (CEWC), Jalan Stampin, here. According to its secretary-general, Elder Ambrose Linang, the event, themed “May They All Be One,” aims to