Earnest wish for a prosperous Sarawak
SIBU: As 2022 comes to a close and the New Year 2023 chapter will begin, leaders throughout the state wish for a prosperous Sarawak. They said that the year 2022 was a year where the state struggled to get its grip to stand stronger after the COVID-19 pandemic in its economy, industries and more. Hence, […]
Sarawakians head home for Christmas
KUCHING: As Christmas approaches this coming Sunday (Dec 25), Sarawakians are returning to their respective hometowns to celebrate the joyful occasion with their loved ones. Some of them have not been back to their hometowns in a very long time, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic and now they are more than excited and happy to […]
High hopes for businesses in 2023
THIS year has been filled with both “mountains and hills” and also the “low valleys” for the business community. Not too long ago, the country had restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the beginning of the year. Since then, it seems that there is a bit of light at the end of the proverbial […]
Serian Christmas parade makes comeback after two-year absence
SERIAN: The Serian Christmas Parade 2022 was joyfully celebrated after a two-year absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the statement by UKAS, the organisation of the parade this year was led by St Theresa Catholic Church Serian with the theme, ‘the King has been Born’. The officiating ceremony of the parade was completed […]
64 pct of SMEs suffered losses during MCOs
KUCHING: The movement control orders (MCOs) imposed in Sarawak at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic affected 64.8 percent of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) which suffered losses. This was the conclusion of a survey conducted by the Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment on the effects of COVID-19 on SMEs, which included micro-entrepreneurs, […]
Let it be heard
In Sarawak, there aren’t many podcasts that tell the story of its people, interesting tales about the Land of the Hornbills, and culture in general. When Barry Barim decided to start his own podcast, stories unfold. Stories to share with the world There aren’t many podcasts in Sarawak that focus on its people, interesting Sarawak […]
Fun and informative day at HELP University’s signature event
KUCHING: More than 150 parents and students participated in the annual HELP University signature event, the Mini Psychology Convention, recently. According to the university on Monday (Oct 17), the event was held at Tunku Putra, HELP International School after a two-year absence due to the pandemic. Three student workshops featured topics such as ‘Psychology: The […]
State records 424 COVID-19 cases
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded a total of 424 COVID-19 cases during the 41st epidemiology (epid) week, a slight decrease compared to 442 cases during the 40th epidemic week. Of the total number of cases during the 41st epid week, 418 cases were in categories one and two while six cases were in categories three, four, and […]
Mask-up, high-risk groups told
KUCHING: The public are advised to continue using face masks even in settings where they are not required, especially for those who have respiratory infection symptoms and are in high-risk groups. Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah told The Star yesterday (Oct 16) that the Health Ministry would continue to respond to new […]
Miri City Christmas Parade to make comeback on Dec 3
MIRI: This year will mark the 13th edition of the Miri City Christmas Parade, making a comeback after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Mayor Adam Yii Siew Yang disclosed that the parade would take place on Dec 3 at Miri City Fan. “The organising committee is headed by the Roman Catholic Church. “The […]
