Author: Natasha Jee

Lulie to head Malaysian Peat Society for another term

KUCHING: Datuk Dr Lulie Melling has been re-elected as the president of the Malaysian Peat Society (MPS) for the 2023-2025 term. She was re-elected during the 13th annual general meeting (AGM) of the Malaysian Peat Society (MPS) on April 8. Dr Lulie will be assisted by vice president David Chia

Traders urged to offer cheaper food

KUCHING: Ramadan bazaar traders in the state have been encouraged to introduce and offer reasonably priced Rahmah menu to consumers. Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) secretary-general Datuk Azman Mohd Yusof said the provision of Rahmah menu could help the less fortunate to buy meals at affordable

S’wak looking at developing caravan, motorhome tourism

KUCHING: Could Sarawak be the next potential destination for caravan or motorhome enthusiasts? Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah thinks there is potential for this form of tourism, and his ministry is exploring the feasibility of the idea. “I can see that

A unique way – a la Sarawak – to break fast with 5,000-strong crowd

KUCHING: A large gathering of 5,000 people did not miss the opportunity to participate in a picnic-style breaking-of-fast event at Padang Merdeka here. Under the scorching sun yesterday (Apr 9), families set up their picnic mats and shades as early as 5pm to break fast later in the evening. Unique

Get ready for Frog Race 2023!

KUCHING: Enthusiasts must be excited and are told to get ready as the 10th International Bornean Frog Race 2023 will be held on June 17 this year. Nature aficionados are therefore called to join the annual event which will take place at the Sama Jaya Nature Reserve. The event organised

Early Raya joy for 50 needy individuals

LUNDU: Hari Raya joy came early for about 50 needy individuals as they received cash assistance and daily food items from the Tanjong Datu Constituency Service Centre. The recipients from Lundu Zone each received RM100 as well as rice during the presentation ceremony of donations to the needy at the

Christians celebrate Easter with joy, hope

KUCHING: Happy Easter, all! Today, Christians all over the world celebrate one of the holiest days, which is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In Sarawak, many faithful have flocked to churches and chapels to attend Easter Sunday sunrise mass. In the meantime, Sacred Heart Church, Kota Sentosa here, was packed with congregants who

Abolition of mandatory death penalty bodes well

KUCHING: The abolition of the mandatory death penalty in the country is good and a progressive move which augurs well with the times. In stating this, Sarawak Patriot Association (SPA) chairman Datuk Dr John Lau congratulated parliament for giving judges discretionary powers. “The crux of this Bill is to abolish

Eco-friendly jewellery from waste

KUCHING: We can all do our part to help limit climate change..One of the ways to do so, is of course, by practising the 3Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. In the case of Ha-Mim Marzuki, a 54-year-old retiree who hails from Simunjan,  he transforms recycled items into exquisite and distinctive

Yayasan trustees get letters of appointment

KUCHING: Eight members of the Yayasan Sarawak board of trustees who were appointed effective January 1 this year received their letters of appointment here Monday. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is also the chairman of Yayasan Sarawak’s board of trustees handed over the appointment letters in a brief ceremony