Author: Jacintha Jolene

Debt, despair, and a journey of redemption

KUCHING: Ariff Peter’s journey was one filled with both hope and despair. At the age of twenty-seven, the enterprising young man found himself entangled in a web of debt amounting to a staggering RM1.2 million.  It all began when he decided to venture into the realm of digital currency investments,

GPS will retain Jepak, says Uggah

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak, which will be represented by Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) in Jepak in the coming by-election, is confident of retaining the state seat, said the party’s deputy president Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. As it is traditionally a PBB seat, Uggah expressed confidence that the party

Mooncake Festival brings all races together: Fatimah

KUCHING: The Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival is a great platform for unity and to increase the economic income of the local community regardless of race, said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister said the involvement of Bumiputera entrepreneurs in selling festive products is

UiTM Sarawak explores collaboration with ministry

KUCHING: A delegation from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak branch has explored collaboration with the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry. It was among the issues raised during a courtesy call by UiTM to Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri recently. The UiTM delegation was led

Sagah opens new SDA church

SERIAN: The newly-built Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Kampung Tarat Mawang here was officially opened on Sunday (Sept 24). It was officiated by the Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Roland Sagah. Elder Richard Rumpet, who is the church director, said the RM450,000 project would not have succeeded without

Allure of Chinese culture in bamboo forest

KUCHING: Chinese culture took centre stage at a bamboo forest here Sunday ahead of the Mid-Autumn festival which falls on Sept 29. It was a stunning display, complete with people dressed to the nines in vibrant traditional Chinese attire, making it a picture-perfect photo opportunity. Organised by the Kuching Elite

Sarawak remains a beacon for oil and gas investments

BINTULU: Sarawak’s enduring appeal as a hub for oil and gas investments continues to shine brightly. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg expressed his delight that, even after more than a century, the oil and gas industry in Sarawak continues to thrive. “We remain an attractive destination

Processing sour gas into chemical products

BINTULU: Sour gas has the potential to become a valuable resource for Sarawak’s economy. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the economic opportunities of sour gas extraction are similar to the unique langsat fruit, known for its sweet and sour taste. He said that sour

Jepak constituency as PBB’s stronghold endures

KUCHING: The Jepak constituency has long been a stronghold for Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) due to the effective representation provided by its late incumbent, Datuk Talib Zulpilip. Political analyst Professor Dr Novel Lyndon emphasised that the candidate selection for this seat is not a major concern, as Pakatan Harapan

PBB will field a candidate for Jepak seat

BINTULU: The name of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate who will be fielded in the Jepak by-election is expected to be announced after the Election Commission (EC) meeting. GPS chairman and Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said GPS will field a candidate from Parti Pesaka Bumiputera