Author: Annabell Naja Tommy

Buy Back Campaign aims to promote eco-friendly habits

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A Buy Back Campaign will be held by Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) to foster sustainable waste management practices and environmental consciousness among residents. The campaign will take place on Nov 30, from 8am to 12pm at Pusat Hijau Komuniti, Pasar Bandar Riyal, here. Residents can participate in

Sim raises alarm over growing diabetes problem

KUCHING: Sarawak is facing a growing challenge in managing diabetes due to the rising number of diabetics. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said efforts to tackle diabetes have as a result become more critical than ever. He made these remarks at the launch of the Multi-District Diabetes

Over 1,000 runners join The Silent Run 4.0

KUCHING: A total of 1,030 runners participated in The Silent Run 4.0 – Kuching Edition, which was flagged off from the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) foyer here on Sunday, marking an important milestone in integrating the deaf community into mainstream society. The event was attended by MBKS mayor Wee

Pullman ushers in Christmas season with tree lighting

KUCHING: Pullman Kuching kicked off the festive season with a dazzling Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The event took place at the hotel lobby with representatives from the corporate, government, media and content creators in attendance, instilling the Christmas spirit among guests. As part of the celebration, Pullman Kuching introduced the

Society invests RM50,390 to upgrade Paediatric Oncology Ward

KUCHING: Since March 2024, the Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) has funded the upgrading of facilities at the Paediatric Oncology Ward in Sarawak General Hospital, amounting to a total of RM50,390. This initiative followed a thorough inspection by the medical team to identify urgent needs for improving the ward’s conditions

Youth StartUp Programme to empower 300 young entrepreneurs

KUCHING: Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) Secretary-General Datuk Jonathan Chai Voon Tok led a 12-member delegation on a courtesy visit to Deputy Minister Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development (Entrepreneur Development) Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly Complex here, toda., The visit aimed

Mas Gading Community College showcases innovation at IT project competition

BAU: Mas Gading Community College recently held the Information Technology Certificate Project Competition and Exhibition, allowing students from the Information Technology Certificate course (STM30294) to showcase their innovative projects. The event featured 16 student groups presenting projects in various categories, including mobile applications, Internet of Things (IoT), big data analytics,

Monks donate essential supplies to charity

KUCHING: Yayasan Dhamma Vijaya recently donated over RM2,500 worth of special milk powder supplements to Hope Place Kuching. These essential supplies are crucial for individuals reliant on tube feeding, cancer patients, and those living with disabilities. Venerable Bhikkhuni Dhammika personally delivered the donation to Kelvin Wan, founder of Hope Place,

Association pays courtesy call on minister

KUCHING: Minister for Transport Sarawak Datuk Sri Lee Kim Shin received a courtesy call from Kuching Xiang Qi (Chinese Chess) Association led by its chairman Kapitan Datuk Lau Sie Lok today. The meeting took place at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly complex here. During the meeting, the Association’s president Jee Xin

Concert brings multiculturalism to the fore

KUCHING: Harmonious echoes of multiculturalism were brought to life in ‘Music and Words,’ presented by the Sada Kenyalang International Choir Festival and Symposium (SKICF & SKICS) here Saturday. The concert took place at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). The event attracted the attention of choir enthusiasts from both within