Author: Nura V Lorna

Neglect hair and scalp health at your own peril

KUCHING: The pursuit of confidence and overall well-being often extends beyond the boundaries of fitness and nutrition. One aspect that frequently goes unnoticed but plays a significant role in how individuals perceive themselves is the health and appearance of their crowning glory. In an effort to delve into this intriguing

UTS student enrolment soars after Premier’s initiative

KUCHING: Education initiatives by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg have paid dividends to University of Technology Sarawak (UTS). Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said the introduction of substantial scholarships at UTS in 2021 has yielded unprecedented results. These scholarships

Healing – a matter of time, opportunity

“NOT Here to Stay” by Nf Afrina takes readers on a unique journey through the mystical world of Lagenda, blending time jumps and poetic prose to tell a story of profound healing and resilience.  As a local author, Afrina’s writing style may initially strike readers with its metaphor-heavy and repetitive

Early breast cancer detection saves lives

KUCHING: The Breast Cancer Awareness Day programme encouraged early detection and prevention. In a commendable collaborative effort, Kuching Democratic Action Party (DAP) initiated a programme in partnership with the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development to provide free breast cancer screening services. DAP Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen said

Police asked to solve traffic woes

KUCHING: Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen has urged the police to solve the recent traffic woes at the Tabuan-Kota Samarahan stretch. Chong, who is also Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak chairman, said police roadblocks, set up between 7 pm and 8 pm, near La Promenade Mall had worsened the condition.

Win-win situation on the roads

KUCHING: Amid discussions about enhancing road safety and promoting responsible driving habits, Hulu Terengganu MP Rosol Wahid has put forward a thoughtful proposal when debating the Budget 2024 in the Dewan Rakyat. He suggests providing tax and driver’s licence renewal discounts to individuals who maintain a clean driving record, without

Purplelily Social Association Kuching joins global women empowerment initiative

KUCHING: Purplelily Social Association Kuching (Purplelily) took part in the prestigious World Network programme, a global initiative for women empowerment. Hosted by the Women and Democracy Association of Turkey (KADEM) and supported by the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), it was held in Istanbul from Oct 8 to 15.

Sarawak Metro signs initiative to forge local expertise

KUCHING: Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd (Sarawak Metro) has signed the 1st Tier Agreement for the Socio-Economic Enhancement Development (SEED) Programme, an initiative aimed at enhancing the procurement value of the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) project. The agreement, signed on yesterday (Oct 18) between Sarawak Metro and the main contractor for System

Kuching MP urges cautious approach to diesel subsidy rationalisation

KUCHING: While subsidy rationalisation is crucial, its implementation must be carried out carefully to ensure it doesn’t disproportionately burden those who rely on these subsidies. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen has voiced concerns regarding the upcoming diesel subsidy rationalisation, as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar