Tuesday, 23 December 2025

Author: Nurin Patra

MOA finalisation underway for Affin Bank to manage EFS 2.0

KUCHING: The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for Affin Bank Berhad’s appointment as the manager of the Sarawak Endowment Fund (EFS) 2.0 from January 2025 to December 2029 is in its final stages of completion. Minister of Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the transition is

Committed coaches, teachers behind Kuching Chapter athletes’ awesome showing

KUCHING: Behind the stellar performance of the Kuching Chapter at the 7th Special Olympics Sarawak State Games 2025 is a team of committed teachers, coaches, and companions who are dedicated in training and caring for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Kuching Chapter head of delegation (HoD) Ruhana Bujang was

Kuching tops medal tally at 7th Special Olympics Sarawak State Games 2025

KUCHING: The Kuching Chapter emerged as overall champions at the 7th Special Olympics Sarawak State Games 2025, securing a total of 131 medals to top the leaderboard. Minister of Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development (KPWK) Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah announced the results during the closing ceremony at the

Jaja Yusof’s feline art exhibition bursts with emotion

KUCHING: As visitors step into Jaja Yusof’s solo art exhibition, they are greeted by wide-eyed whimsical feline figures bursting with emotion, movement and colour that leaps from the canvas to tell a vivid, captivating story. Nur Yusniza Mohd Yusof, better known as Jaja Yusof, has returned to the spotlight with

DBKU launches contemporary art exhibition featuring Jaja Yusof

KUCHING: The Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) continues to intensify its efforts to support local artists with a new contemporary art exhibition. Its Mayor, Datuk Hilmy Othman, said that DBKU has taken a very drastic effort to provide a platform for individuals who wish to showcase their artistic talents to

Sarawak Petchem leads safety push with inaugural industrial engagement programme

BINTULU: Sarawak Petchem, together with the Bintulu Resident Office, have organised the inaugural Bintulu Industrial Safety Engagement Programme today (Apr 29). Launched by Bintulu Division Deputy Resident Abang Zainuddin Abang Turkey, the event marks a key milestone in advancing a culture of safety across Bintulu’s fast-developing industrial sector. “This inaugural

Scouts catalysts for harmony among young, says Mawan

KUCHING: The Sarawak scout movement is much more than a co-curricular activity as it fosters noble values and a spirit of harmony among the younger generation. Sarawak Scout Council president  Tan Sri Datuk Sri William Mawan Ikom, who stated this, called on all commissioners and scout leaders to continue playing

Minister on how to stay competitive in global business events industry

KUCHING: Sarawak is carving its place in the global business events industry through the prestigious Borneo Inspires Legacy Awards (BILA) 2025 that celebrates impactful contributions from around the world. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said Sarawak must continue to adapt, innovate,

PERKIM Kuching celebrates unity and Aidilfitri

KUCHING: With Syawal’s blessings still in the air, Muslim Welfare Organisation Malaysia (PERKIM) Kuching Branch gathered 120 members and family guests for its Majlis Ramah Tamah Aidilfitri 2025 at Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites today. Their chairwoman, Datuk Seri Sharifah Mordiah Tuanku Fauzi, said that the Hari Raya gathering is

Ramah Tamah Aidilfitri strengthens bonds among Satok residents

KUCHING: Hari Raya celebrations continue in full spirit as residents of the Satok constituency gathered for the Ramah Tamah Aidilfitri ‘Kamboh Raya’ KJM N8 Satok 2025 at Dewan Datuk Hajjah Juma’ani SK Rakyat yesterday evening (April 26). Organised by Kejiranan Mesra (KJM) Kampung Muda Hashim, the event brought together residents