Author: Annabell Naja Tommy

Soaring prices leave bitter taste for consumers 

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The hike in the price of rice has certainly made an adverse impact on the finances of the people. Padiberas Nasional Berhad (BERNAS) recently announced an increase in the sale price of imported white rice at its warehouses nationwide from RM2,350 per metric ton to RM3,200 per metric

Kapit beauty Ella Apit to represent Malaysia at Miss Asia pageant

KUCHING: Ella Apit, who has been crowned as the Miss Asia Malaysia 2023, will represent Malaysia at the Miss Asia 2023 pageant in India on Nov 9. The 26-year-old model and marketing executive from Rh Milang Nanga Sepako Balleh in Kapit, said she is proud to represent Sarawak and Malaysia.

Beauticians after 5

KUCHING: Siblings Ensan Marklynn, 33, and Ensay Marklady, 27, have regular 9 to 5 office jobs.After 5 pm, they become beauticians – not only because of their interest in the beauty industry but also to earn extra money. The two sisters have, in fact, been running their own beauty business

Over 5,000 flock to Siniawan Music Fest

BAU: The Siniawan Country Music Festival and Juh Merami E-Money attracted over 5,000 attendees on Saturday night. Deputy Minister of Creative Industries and Performing Arts, Datuk Snowdan Lawan, said that the enthusiasm from music lovers has been consistent, and every year brings its own unique flair. “I was informed that

To revive or not: Youth discuss the PLKN dilemma

KUCHING: The National Service Training Programme (PLKN) has played a big role in bringing young people together, making it an important event in our country’s history. In the past, this programme taught many important life skills and helped people from different backgrounds, races, and religions understand and respect each other

RM100k for Kampung Sungai Ragei roads

MUKAH: Kampung Sungai Ragei will soon see improved roads connecting homes, thanks to the recent RM100,000 approval from the Rural Transformation Project (RTP). In relation to that, a project site handover ceremony was conducted by the implementing agency, the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) Mukah Division, represented by Olga

Entrepreneurs attend halal awareness workshop

KUCHING: Seventy-three entrepreneurs from all over Sarawak attended a Halal Awareness and Guidance workshop held on October 1 -2 at a hotel here. Organised by MINTRED in collaboration with the Malaysian Entrepreneurs and Cooperatives Development Ministry (KUSKOP), Sarawak Department of Islamic Religion (JAIS), SME Bank and the State Health Department,

Help needed to locate relatives of Choo Kueh Choi

KUCHING: Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) is currently searching for the next-of-kin of a patient named Choo Kueh Choi. In a statement, the hospital said the patient does not have any identification and was referred from Serian Hospital to SGH for further treatment. It is understood that Choo hails from Kampung

GeKo services to expand in health clinics

KOTA SAMARAHAN: GeKo (Community Geriatrics) services will be expanded in health clinics throughout the state to ensure all elderly residents of Sarawak receive fair treatment. The Ministry of Health (KKM) provides services for the elderly in health clinics, and in Sarawak, health clinics implement GeKo services, which are integrated and

Malaysia-China Friendship Park aglow with Mid-Autumn Festival

KUCHING: Colourful and various types of lanterns illuminated the Malaysia-China Friendship Park in conjunction with the Mid-Autumn Festival here yesterday evening. About 600 lanterns and mooncakes were distributed for free to the public at the Malaysia-China Friendship Park around 6.30 pm. A lion dance performance took place, and there was