Author: Moeka Ashley Shimizu

District Sarawak Education Expo draws over 1,000

KUCHING: More than 1,000 people, mostly students, turned up for the district Sarawak Education Expo 2024 from as early as 8am at the Arcum Tent, Majma Mall here today. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki arrived at the expo around 9am, followed by the online opening ceremony conducted by Premier Datuk

Contributing to Sarawak’s development and sustainability

NUMEROUS individuals and organisations have played vital roles in bringing Sarawak to its current position, and among them is Opus Consultants (Sarawak Regional Office), a subsidiary of UEM Edgenta and Malaysia’s premier engineering and asset management consultancy firm. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Opus was established

Code to camera: A photographer’s journey

KUCHING: Photography freezes time, transforming fleeting memories into lasting treasures. Think of a loved one’s smile or the joy of a wedding day — these are the moments that make life beautiful. However, amid the hustle and bustle, it’s easy to forget these significant occasions. Yet, as someone once said,

Sape junior champion set for international debut

KUCHING: Norfazlina Mohd Fariz, the 2024 Sape Junior Champion, may be just about to make her international debut. The 28-year-old musician from the Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV) revealed that she may represent Sarawak to perform the sape in Vietnam this September. “Winning the 2024 Sape Junior championship has opened so

Enforcement of nationwide indoor smoking ban policy lagging

KUCHING: A survey by the Society for Cancer Advocacy and Awareness Kuching (SCAN) reveals that the nationwide indoor smoking ban policy has strong public support, but enforcement remains a significant challenge. An overwhelming 97.5 per cent of respondents are aware of the ban, but 48.1 per cent of respondents frequently

GrabFood Malaysia, SugarBun Malaysia launch first-ever on-ground activation together

KUCHING: GrabFood Malaysia held its first-ever on-ground activation in collaboration with SugarBun Malaysia. SugarBun Malaysia, a homegrown culinary icon across Borneo since its inception in 1979, officially collaborates with the leading super-app in Southeast Asia, Grab Malaysia. Grab Malaysia head of enterprise Nicholas Pang expressed his excitement about this historical

A night of thrills and laughter

KUCHING: Embarking on a memorable evening, picture yourself dressed in your most comfortable attire after a delightful dinner. You hop into your car and embark on a scenic drive to the Sarawak State Stadium. Little do you know that you are about to step into a world filled with laughter,

A night of thrills, frills and laughter

KUCHING: Embarking on a memorable evening, picture yourself dressed in your most comfortable attire after a delightful dinner. You hop into your car and embark on a scenic drive to the Sarawak State Stadium. Little do you know that you are about to step into a world filled with laughter,

Nail Crush revolutionises nail fashion

KUCHING: Picture a world where your nails become a blank space where you can show off your unique style. They can change their appearance in an instant to match your mood, the clothes you’re wearing, or the current popular trend. The days of going to salons and waiting for your

AirAsia launches new direct flight KK – Manado

SEPANG: AirAsia is expanding its connectivity by introducing a new direct route from Kota Kinabalu (KK) to Manado, Indonesia, marking its second route from Sabah to Indonesia. Set to commence on September 1, the service will operate three times a week. With the addition of this route, AirAsia will offer