Pros and cons of early shopping for festive seasons
KUCHING: With less than two weeks to go until Gawai Dayak and Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrants are contemplating whether to shop early or leave it till the last minute. Retail…
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Indonesian capital shift good for Sarawak
Relocation to Kalimantan will bring massive economic benefits to us: Santubong MP KUCHING: The relocation of Indonesia’s capital city from Java to Kalimantan, if realised, is expected to have enormous…
Public must take suicide threats seriously: Befrienders Kuching
KUCHING: The general public must take suicide threats on social media seriously as means to prevent suicide says Befrienders Kuching. “Suicide prevention is a combined community effort and no one…
Head of State officiates at Unimas’ breaking of fast ceremony
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Head of State Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud officiated at a breaking of fast at Pusat Islam Tun Abang Salahuddin (Pitas) in Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) ceremony earlier today….
Matriculation quota still needed by state Bumis: Unimas VC
KUCHING: Matriculation quota is relevant and is still needed by Sarawak Bumiputeras, according to Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Mohd Kadim Suaidi. “Should the programme be open…
State to continue developing Islamic syiar: Abang Johari
KUCHING: The state government will continue to develop Islamic syiar to set an example for others as Islam is a religion that values brotherhood, peace and equality, said Chief Minister…
53 get incentive from Islamic Council
KUCHING: A total of 53 less fortunate children received incentive from Sarawak Islamic Council or Majlis Islam Sarawak (MIS) here yesterday. These recipients are from Skim Penempatan Semula (SRS), RPR…
Better public transport in Kuching sought
KUCHING: Members of the public welcome the impending construction of the light rail transit (LRT) project from Kuching to Kota Samarahan but suggest an improvement in the public transport for…
Fest a platform to develop nation’s arts: Karim
KUCHING: Festival Tari dan Lagu Asli (FTL) can become a platform to develop the nation’s arts, said Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah at…
Bubur Pedas, Sarawak’s spicy and savoury Ramadan delicacy
KUCHING: At the very onset of Ramadan, a familiar tradition returns in the form of Bubur Lambuk. It seems that the porridge is cooked at every other community event, be…