Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Addressing Sarawak’s issue of stateless children

STATELESS individuals and their plight have become a topic of concern that has garnered the attention of both local and national authorities. With the vast state such as Sarawak, this issue is not a foreign matter among those living in the rural areas. With the Ministry of Women, Childhood and

Beacon of innovation, entrepreneurship and economic empowerment

AS the world hurtles into the digital age, Sarawak too has seized the opportunities presented by embarking on a transformative journey into the realm of the digital economy. This evolution reshapes the way Sarawakians do business and paves the way for a prosperous digital future. Charting the Digital Landscape of

Youth must find their groove in regatta racing

THE rhythmic beating of drums and the synchronised rowing of longboats are part of the many reasons why people get excited to go to the annual Sarawak Regatta. Yet, amid such excitement, a poignant observation emerges – the limited engagement of local youth in this legacy sport. Deciphering the Disconnect

Popular Indonesian preacher due in Kuching

KUCHING: Popular Indonesian Islamic preacher Ustaz Abdul Somad Batubara will be coming to Kuching on Sept 30. Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) president Datuk Misnu Taha announced that on the said date, Abdul Somad will give a talk during the Muslimah programme at the Islamic Complex Hall Kuching from 9 am

MIS to build Sarawak International Islamic High School

KUCHING: The Sarawak International Islamic High School will be built on about 10 acres of land at Jalan Diplomatik, near here. Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) President Datuk Misnu Taha said the school will be equipped with various basic facilities including dormitories, classes, laboratories and more. He added that its construction

Learn about space with Malaysia’s first astronaut

KUCHING: Join in a special event as Malaysia’s first astronaut, Datuk Dr. Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor, shares his journey to space this Thursday. According to Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication, Datuk Dr. Abdul Rahman Junaidi, this talk is part of the Islamic Creativity and Innovation Festival (FesKII) 2023, known as

Timber industry told to target fast-growing tree species

KUCHING: Sarawak needs fast-growing tree species as the state’s feedstock to produce timber-based and furniture-based products. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari said that among the trees that could be planted are rubber trees, bamboo, acacia, sentang and paulownia. He said since banks in Japan and China have imposed

Regatta racing: A legacy sport worth keeping afloat

THE Sarawak Regatta has always been an annual spectacle that draws crowds from far and wide to witness the prowess of paddlers navigating the meandering river. Despite being the oldest sport in Malaysia, it appears to have an enduring charm with participation from local and international teams growing from year

New highway Rest Stop to open next year

KUCHING: A Rest and Service Area (RSA) in Jelukong is all set to open its doors to the public on January 1, 2024. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said that the project is nearly complete, with around 83 per cent of the work done. “The RSA here will

Journalism award organisers get RM100,000 from state govt

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has donated RM100,000 to the Federation of Sarawak Journalists Association (FSJA) to organise the Kenyalang Journalism Award (KJA) 2023. FSJA president Andy Jong said the allocation is in addition to the sponsorship given by their ‘gold’ KJA sponsors, namely Shell, Petronas, and Sarawak Energy who each