Sarawak to host HAWANA next year
KUCHING: Sarawak wants to host the National Journalists’ Day (HAWANA) event next year. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs and Sarawak Public Communications Unit) Datuk Abdullah Saidol said UKAS has submitted an application for HAWANA to be held in the state to the relevant minister. “Through UKAS, we have applied for the HAWANA […]
Ora Et Labora Run embodies spirit of Josephian family
KUCHING: The Ora Et Labora Run continues to embody the spirit of the Josephian family, fostering unity, community engagement, and the celebration of enduring bonds formed within the school’s walls. Under the theme “I Run of St Joseph’s,” the Old Josephians Association (OJA) Kuching organised the 6th edition of the Ora Et Labora Run on […]
Sarawak extends six-month BKSS aid
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has announced the extension of its assistance package, Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) on the electricity bill. According to Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi, this assistance will take effect from July 1 to Dec 31. He added that the state government will offer monthly electricity bill discounts of up […]
Man gets fives months in prison for threatening to kill his mother
KUCHING: The Magistrates’ Court here on Monday (Oct 9) sentenced a man to five months in prison for threatening to kill his biological mother. Magistrate Zubaidah Sharkawi delivered the sentence to Awang Jazli Awang Jalal, 24, who works as a catering assistant. He pleaded guilty to the charge under Section 506 of the Penal Code. […]
Youth-led body supportsreintroduction of PLKN
KUCHING: In a significant development, the youth-led non-profit organisation, Architects of Diversity (Persatuan Pendidikan Diversiti), has expressed its strong support for the reintroduction of Malaysia’s National Service, or Program Latihan Khidmat Negara (PLKN). It recommends essential revisions to ensure a renewed emphasis on social cohesion within the programme. “Malaysia currently faces a critical need to […]
Habitual offender sentenced for possession of housebreaking tools
KUCHING: A man with a history of four previous criminal records related to theft and drugs has once again been sentenced for possession of equipment believed to be intended for housebreaking. Mohd Saifullah Mohd Safri, 29, was fined RM1,000, in default one month in jail, by the Magistrates’ Court here on Monday (Oct 9). He […]
20 youth attend transformative workshop
KUCHING: In a bid to empower and educate today’s youth, Learning Hub by Hope Place recently organised a transformative workshop known as No Apologies®. The event attracted 20 youth aged 12 to 17. “Held at the Learning Hub by Hope Place, this workshop’s primary objective was to equip young individuals with the knowledge and tools […]
Abang Johari holds meeting with GPS MPs
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg attended a meeting with Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday (Oct 8). Deputy Prime Minister and Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) senior vice president Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof was among those present at the meeting. “Attending […]
RM123,600 for new toilet
KUCHING: Wan Alwi Mosque in Tabuan Jaya has received a donation of RM123,600 for the construction of its new toilet facilities. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii said his parliamentary constituency office agreed to allocate the funding for the construction cost in response to the mosque’s request to build a new toilet for its female […]
Women get tested for HPV to stay healthy
KUCHING: As Sarawak is ramping up its effort to battle against cervical cancer, the KASIH Keluarga: Sarawak Cervical Cancer Screening Campaign has garnered overwhelming response, with more than 1,300 women registered to take the human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test. In a region where rate of cervical cancer is notably high, this campaign is a crucial […]
