KUCHING: The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) is making a positive impact in the community through its monthly initiative of distributing 500 free vegetarian meals to the public. Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang said through advocacy for vegetarianism, the society continues to embody the principles of compassion, generosity,
KUCHING: The Kuching International Tattoo Expo has the potential to become a much bigger event in the future. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan said through the expo, tattoos of different ethnicity have been showcased and now is well known by others. “Sarawak tattoos
KUCHING: Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu has urged the youth to capitalise on the free tertiary education opportunities available at state-owned universities in 2026. He said among the courses offered include the Bachelor of Mobile Gaming offered at University of Technology Sarawak (UTS)
KUCHING: In a move aimed at aligning with halal standards and enhancing industrial image, the Mara Industrial Area (KIM) at Demak Laut has been renamed as Mara Halal Industrial (MHI) Park Demak Laut. Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) Datuk Rubiah Wang said the renaming signifies a commitment
KUCHING: The first meeting of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) Technical Committee is expected to convene in mid-April. In announcing this, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that a task force at the officer level, comprising representatives from Sabah, Sarawak, and the federal government, has been tasked with
KUCHING: Community leaders are urged to explore avenues to enhance the skills and capabilities of the younger generation for income generation through socio-economic activities. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said apart from helping in identifying those in need of assistance, community leaders also must help in identifying ways
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Planters in the state are encouraged to explore cultivating RT-Paulownia trees due to the demand for their timber. Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the RT-Paulownia tree is a fast growing timber plant that has great potential not only to
KUCHING: KPJ Kuching Specialist Hospital (KPJ Kuching) recently has completed its 206th knee surgery within seven months utilising the cutting-edge Robotic Surgery Assistant (ROSA). The completion marks a remarkable milestone in orthopaedic surgery showcasing the group’s commitment to advancing surgical technology and patient-centric care. The achievement not only highlights KPJ
KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has donated RM19,250 to Wan Alwi Tabuan Jaya mosque to fund two of its upcoming programmes. “Last week, I was invited to attend the breaking of fast event with the mosque’s community. I also took the opportunity to handover an allocation of RM19,250
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA, LEONG Z-KEEN & VIVYNNA ANN CHABU KUCHING: A total of 45 animals out of 174 samples this year tested positive for rabies.Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the rabies-positive animals were detected in Kuching (17), Bau (4), Lundu (2), Padawan (7), Samarahan (4), Serian (3),
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