Tuesday, 23 December 2025

Author: Nura V Lorna

Putting M’sia back on global tourism map

KUCHING: Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) is committed to putting Malaysia back on the global tourism map. Its minister, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, noted that a good tourism industry means a robust economy for Malaysia. He said his team will be discussing internally together with the tourism

Event to empower, improve community integration

KUCHING: The Gerak Rahmah 2023 programme: ‘Jom Sihat’ was held to empower, improve and intensify the activities of Neighbourhood Watch Committee (KRT) towards developing the Rahmah Community. On Saturday (Feb 25), the Gerak Rahmah Programme — one of the National Unity and Integration Department (JPNIN) new initiatives — was put

Creative industry hopes for slice of the pie

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah is hoping Sarawak and Sabah will be given consideration under the RM127m budget allocation to support the creative, arts and cultural industries. State Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister said the creative industry comes under many agencies, including the Malaysian Communications and

Sarawak, Brunei to enhance economic co-operation

KUCHING: Sarawak and Brunei need to further enhance co-operation in the economic sector, especially agricultural trade, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Leveraging on the prevailing close spirit of cooperation with Brunei, he said Sarawak hopes to increase trade, especially supply of agricultural products such as

Over 38 pct dip in teen pregancy rate

KUCHING: Sarawak saw a 38.09 per cent dip in the percentage of teen pregnancy rate between 2016 and 2022. The Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah noted that in the six-year period, the number has dropped from 2,481 cases to 1,536 cases. She asserted

Multilingual will give Sarawakians the edge

KUCHING: If most Sarawakians can master two or more languages, it will certainly be advantageous for them, said Datuk Richard Wee. The Sarawak United Association of Chinese School Boards of Management (Sha Dong Zong) treasurer and Kuching Chung Hua Middle Schools No. 1, 3, and 4 Management Committee chairman noted

Yes, English and Mandarin vital to S’wak

KUCHING: Datuk Jonathan Chai agreed that learning English and Mandarin would help Sarawak develop and become a big player on the global stage. The president of the Association of Aided Chinese Primary Schools Kuching, Samarahan, and Serian Divisions pointed out that both English and Mandarin were popular mediums of communication

MBKS delegation calls on UNICEF rep

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) hopes to provide a safe environment for children and ensure the community understands the importance of knowing a child’s rights. It hopes to do that through the Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI). The MBKS Councillors yesterday paid a courtesy visit to the United Nations

Kapit food operators provide Rahmah Menu

KAPIT: Four food shop owners here have responded positively to the call to voluntarily implement Rahmah Menu programme by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (DTCL). The eateries are Selera Kampung Kak Eda, Rahmat Restaurant 2, Sister Kopitiam, and Nana Bakery & Café. According to the owner

NGO wants more funding for disabled persons

KUCHING: The Persatuan Anak Istimewa Sarawak (Perais) hopes that the revised Budget 2023 will be exclusively for the needs of persons with disabilities (PwD), besides for women and children’s development. Its president, Rapelson Richard Hamit, said he hoped that the budget would be specifically allocated to the needs of the