Author: Annabell Naja Tommy

Counting on competition to lower prices further

KUCHING: One-way economy class flight tickets will be capped at RM599 for travel from the peninsula to Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan for three days before this year’s Hari Raya celebrations. Transport Minister, Anthony Loke, who announced the initiative said those who buy flight tickets to Sabah, Sarawak or Labuan in

Local band releases latest single ‘Kining Posah’

KUCHING: Local band Meruked released their latest single ‘Kining Posah’ with an accompanying music video, yesterday (Sunday). The Bidayuh Bau term ‘Kining Posah’, which means crystal clear, captures the archetypal path of personal development and rejuvenation. “The song explores themes of resilience and the transformative power of expression, echoing the

Three villages test oral cancer app

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Three villages in Bau, Lundu, and Sebuyau were chosen by the Ministry of Health (MoH) to participate in the Mobile Mouth Screening Anywhere (MeMoSA) application pilot project, which began in December last year. The villages of Kampung Peros in Bau, Kampung Pasir Hulu in Lundu, and Kampung Entangor

Unimas commits to sustainable future through digital transformation

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) is demonstrating its commitment to a sustainable future through the strategic utilisation of digital transformation. The university aims to leverage digital technology to enhance education, research, and administration, aligning with governmental objectives at both the federal and state levels. Unimas is actively supporting green

Chap Goh Mei aka Chinese Valentine’s or Lantern Festival

KOTA SAMARAHAN: After two weeks of celebrating Chinese New Year, the Chinese community, especially in Malaysia, will celebrate Chap Goh Mei. For individuals of non-Chinese descent, Chap Goh Mei may be just an ordinary festival enlivened by various shows. However, for the Chinese community, Chap Goh Mei has a different

Church donates lifesaving equipment to NGOs  

KUCHING: The Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sarawak and several NGOs have warmly thanked the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) for their substantial contribution of RM 177,000 in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training kits and automated external defibrillators (AEDs). MRCS Kuching Branch deputy chairman Dr. Chou Chii

Cleanup clears 5 tonnes of waste

KUCHING: Five tonnes of waste were collected during a cleanup operation at the Maong Tengah Hawker Centre here yesterday. The programme was organised by the Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) and the World Mission Society Church of God Young Adult Worker (ASEZWAO) Kuching Branch. DBKU Mayor Hilmy Othman said that

PIBAKAT receives festive donation of RM10,000   

KUCHING: Sarawak Society for Parents of Children with Special Needs (PIBAKAT) received a donation of RM10,000 from Plaza Merdeka during the launch of the Lunar New Year Bazaar at the shopping centre here, yesterday. Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah expressed gratitude to

Community spirit soars in poco-poco dance

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The poco-poco dance was celebrated at the Poco-Poco Marathon Programme at the Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) today (Feb 3). Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah praised the dance as a unique cultural hallmark of Sarawak. “They are good at playing around,

Poco-poco marathon enters Malaysia Book of Records

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of 3,688 participants who joined the poco-poco Samarahan Marathon have been included in The Malaysia Book of Records. The Poco-Poco Marathon activity was attended by participants from in and around Kuching and Asajaya at the Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) compound, today. The activity was also