Author: Zahid Zaki

SKAS recipients prefer a simpler platform

KUCHING: Issues related to the Sarawak Basic Needs Assistance (SKAS) drew attention today as more than 100 people queued at the SPay Global office, hoping to resolve access and account-related problems. Several SKAS recipients waiting at the SPay Global office were interviewed to share the challenges they faced and their

Elderly couple at welfare home ties the knot

KUCHING: Love knows no boundary. It may sound unusual, but it is a fact. For those who have journeyed far in life, love may seem like a distant memory, a shadow of their youthful days. However, in their twilight years, their hearts reopen to embrace a love that is not

Fatimah supports marriages in old age

KUCHING: Marriages in old age can help senior citizens avoid feelings of loneliness and prevent them from experiencing depression. Minister of Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development (KPWK), Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that having a partner at this stage of life provided them with motivation to continue living meaningfully.

RM22.3mil seized in price control enforcement

KUCHING: An estimated RM22,293,819 was successfully seized by the Sarawak Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) through 746 cases, with a compound value of RM228,700, said its director, Matthew Dominic Barin.According to him, the most frequently identified offense is the failure to put price tags on controlled

International dragon-lion dance championship takes centre stage in Kuching

KUCHING: Over 400 participants joined the International Open Dragon-Lion Dance Championship, representing 45 teams from Vietnam, China, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, and across Malaysia. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah expressed pride in Sarawak’s initiative to take on the challenge of hosting this prestigious

New RM730,000 bridge planned for Kampung Matang Batu 9

KUCHING: A bridge worth RM730,000 will be constructed this year to upgrade the existing link road in Kampung Matang Batu 9, says Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development, Datuk Ir Aidel Lariwoo. According to him, the decision to upgrade the bridge to meet Public Works Department (JKR) standards aims

Sarawak in good stead to enhance fish landings

KUCHING: Advanced port infrastructure in Tanjung Bako and Tanjung Manis gives Sarawak an edge to becoming a leader in the country’s fishing industry. Additionally, the size of the state, expanse of the sea and fish resources within it are also advantageous to the state. Malaysian Fisheries Development Board (LKIM) chairman

Additional allocations vital to develop fisheries sector

KUCHING: More allocations are needed to rehabilitate and develop the fisheries sector in this country, said Malaysian Fisheries Development Board (LKIM) chairman Muhammad Faiz Fadzil. Therefore, he expressed the hope that larger allocations would be channelled to LKIM through the 2025 Budget to achieve that goal. According to him, this

Workshop enhances appreciation of Rukun Negara

KUCHING: A total of 186 youths participated in the Sarawak Zone Rukun Negara Youth Tour which lasted for two days from Oct 5 to 6, at the Penview Hotel here, today. The programme was held to improve literacy, understanding and appreciation of the Rukun Negara culture in everyday life. In

Health awareness programme crucial to detect illness

KUCHING: Collaboration among government agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and the private sector are highly encouraged to raise health awareness. In stating this, Political Secretary to the Premier Dr Dayang Norfizawati Abang Abdul Karim said that cooperation of these three parties can achieve the mission and vision of spreading awareness to