Author: Sharifah Nong Jasima

Etim to be buried at Heroes Grave

KUCHING: The last Sarawakian surviving recipient of the nation’s highest gallantry award Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa (SP), Cpl (rtd) Etim Bijam, who passed away in Miri today will be laid to rest at the Heroes Grave here, according to a family member. Etim, who was 83, died at the Miri

Chinese firms keen on industry-academic research projects

KUCHING: EXE Healthcare Group, a subsidiary of YAST GROUP, and its partners — six prominent Chinese companies, including two from Hong Kong — are interested in collaborating on industry-academia-research projects in Sarawak to bring significant advancements and opportunities to the local community. They aim to establish factories or assembly plants

New Isuzu D-Max model launched

KUCHING: Rhino Motors Sdn Bhd has launched the new 2024 Isuzu D-Max, a vehicle with five distinct variants, here today. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng, who officiated at the launching ceremony, said the new 2024 Isuzu D-Max is not just a celebration of a new

Baby Shima’s debut Iban song, a prelude to Gawai

KUCHING: The Xibo Rami Oohhaa Tour is a significant cultural event that showcases Baby Shima’s debut Iban song, a momentous tribute to the Gawai celebrations. The Xibo Rami Oohhaa Tour featuring artistes like Baby Shima, Hairee Frances, Melissa Francis, Jeffdom, Roxy Ixzy, Shirly, Nomi and KMJX was held at Aeon

Silent Run prepares Sarawak deaf athletes

KUCHING: Silent Run 4.0, organised by Sarawak Deaf Sports Association (SSDeaf) will support the training and preparation of deaf athletes in the state for upcoming competitions. SSDeaf president Ko Ming Liang said this was in view of ASEAN Games in Indonesia at the end of the year and the Deaflympics,

Call for enhanced safety training amid rising occupational fatalities

BINTULU: The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) must intensify occupational safety and health training, as occupational fatalities in Malaysia surpass those in Japan and Singapore. “According to the Statistics Department, the number of occupational injuries increased by 58.9 per cent to 34,216 cases in 2022. “Additionally, there

Gawai roadshow launched in Singapore

KUCHING: A Sarawak Gawai Dayak Celebration 2024 Roadshow has been launched in Singapore. In view of this, a delegation from Sarawak is in Singapore to promote the range of exciting activities planned for the upcoming Gawai Dayak celebration. The delegation comprises officials from the Sarawak government, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) representing

SGH celebrates International Nurses Day

KUCHING: Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) celebrated International Nurses Day, honouring the critical role that nurses play as the backbone of the healthcare system. The celebration, attended by 300 nurses, was held at the Clinical Research Centre (CRC) SGH, here. SGH director Dr Ngian Hie Ung stressed the significant contributions of

Living out your dreams riding motorcycles

SOME find comfort, freedom and even excitement in the simple act of mounting a motorcycle and hitting the road. Muhammad Nur Hakeem Yusop, who owns a Yamaha X-Max 250 is among this select group of people who ride these machines to live out their dreams. As a teenager, Hakeem’s motorcycle

Artist celebrates 70th birthday with first exhibition

KUCHING: Celebrating a milestone in her artistic journey, Joanne Lau’s first solo exhibition, “Colourful Echoes”, opens at the Hoan Gallery, La Promenade, Kota Samarahan near here on her 70th birthday. The exhibition spanning from May 18 until June 15, features over 50 acrylic-on-canvas artworks, highlighting six distinctive series: “The Journey