Author: Sharifah Nong Jasima

Sarawak employs eye scans to detect drug usage

KUCHING: Sarawak has gone hi-tech in its fight against the drug menace, bringing in machines that can detect drug usage visually. All it takes for the Instant Visual Drug Detector (IVDD) machines is to scan an individual’s eyes to determine if he or she is on drugs. And Sarawak has

Hope Place reaches out to blind farmer

KUCHING: A 67-year-old blind farmer from Kampung Bedup Longgo, Serian, has received food aid from Hope Place Kuching. Daram Denap recently lost his sight and has no immediate family but was invited to stay with his niece’s family, where he now receives the food assistance. He had lived alone in

Governor and wife join spectators at Bore fest

SIMANGGANG: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi graced the 21st Sri Aman Tidal Bore Festival 2024 (Pesta Benak) here. Wan Junaidi was accompanied by Minister of Food Industry, Commodities, and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr

Head of State visits Lachau Market

LACHAU: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi visited the Lachau Market to connect with the local community. On their way to officiate at the closing ceremony of the Sri Aman Tidal Bore Festival 2024 in

Wan Junaidi’s luncheon warmly received

SIMANGGANG: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi attended a luncheon at Seri Simanggang Hotel today (Dec 1). The couple was warmly welcomed by a gathering of around 150 individuals, including government officials and community leaders from

Hornbill International Music Biennale set to rock Kuching in December

KUCHING: The Hornbill International Music Biennale will be held at the Hikmah Exchange Kuching, featuring Didi Astillah, Bunkface, Acoustic Fourplay and Indonesian singer Rizky Febian. The inaugural concert, organised by Optimum Motion Pictures (OMP), promises to be two unforgettable evenings filled with music, energy, and special performances. According to OMP

Seven couples in Bintang P. Ramlee finals

KUCHING: The Bintang P. Ramlee finals, featuring seven couples, will be held on Nov 30, at the Stadium Perpaduan in Petra Jaya. According to Sarawak Broadcasting Director, Wan Azhan Wan Hamat, this year’s event concept will be musical. “In 2022, the competition included sketches and was more drama-focused, and this

i-CATS welcomes aspiring parents and students

KUCHING: i-CATS University College recently hosted two groups of visitors: 45 members of the Parents and Teachers Association (PTA) of SK Selepong, Sri Aman, and 35 Year Six students and 7 teachers from SK Abang Haji Matahir, Sarikei.The PTA delegation, led by SK Selepong Principal Sidai Kilau, aimed to gather

UKAS Appreciation Ceremony 2024 celebrates excellence

KUCHING: The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Unit Komunikasi Awam Sarawak – UKAS) hosted its annual Appreciation Ceremony 2024 on Sunday night, acknowledging the exceptional contributions and achievements of its personnel and partners throughout the past year. At the event held at the Hilton Hotel, Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s

UKAS celebrates excellence at annual appreciation ceremony

KUCHING: The Unit Komunikasi Awam Sarawak (UKAS) hosted its annual appreciation ceremony last night, honouring the exceptional contributions of its personnel, retirees, and media partners over the past year. The event, officiated by Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information, and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol, celebrated outstanding