Author: Annabell Naja Tommy

City hosts over 1K boys’ brigades from around the world

KUCHING: More than 1,000 members of the Boys’ Brigade from Malaysia and abroad gathered in Sarawak in conjunction with the 25th National Boys Brigade Festival which took place from September 16 to 21, with the mission of strengthening faith and fostering unity. A team of 50 to 60 members of

FDS, CMS cooperate in planting 2,500 high-value tree saplings

KUCHING: Sarawak Forestry Department (FDS) and Cahya Mata Sarawak (CMS) have jointly collaborated in its commitment to reforestation efforts by conducting a tree planting activity in the Sabal Forest Reserve on September 14. Through this joint project which gathered about 150 members of FDS, CMS, University Teknologi Mara (UiTM) academics,

Spaoh food basket project at 70pct

SPAOH: The food basket development project in Spaoh, Betong, is making significant progress, with almost 70 percent of the work completed and expected to be finalised early next year. Once completed, the site will serve as a collection, processing, and packaging centre (CPPC) for agricultural products, playing a crucial role

500 participate in charity run

KUCHING: About 500 participants took part in the Breakthrough Network Charity Run held in conjunction with Malaysia Day. Kuching South mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the event is looking to raise RM100,000 to help the education of children from poor families. “Everybody plays their role and does their part.

Indigenous performers strut their stuff at festival

KUCHING: The Sarawak Stars and Rhythms and Dance Festival (BITS 2024) brought to bear the artistic traits of the indigenous community. National Department of Culture and Arts (JKKN) director genetal, Mohd Amran Mohd Haris Mohd is hopeful this festival will inspire the younger generation to continue creating and advocating for

Over 8,000 participants join bike fest 

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Samarahan International Bike Fest (SIBF), which ended today, attracted over 8,000 participants from all over Borneo as well as West Malaysia, and Indonesia. It was a gathering of high-powered motorcycle enthusiasts.   According to Muara Tuang assemblyman, Datuk Idris Buang, one of the objectives of the event

Template on funds application guidelines, instructions for NGOs

KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development will introduce a template to guide non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and charitable organisations in the state when applying for funds to implement its programmes. Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah emphasised that these organisations must submit their grant applications, outlining their activities, target

Sarawak’s triumph reverberates

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The hosts, Sarawak, clinched the esteemed title of overall champion at the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2024 this past Saturday, edging out the Federal Territories by a single gold medal after enduring what many have hailed as the fiercest battle in the history of the national biennial games.This momentous

Fortune smiles and girl wins the car draw

KUCHING: A local proverb states, “The chicken’s luck can be seen in the leg, the human luck no one knows,” a saying that aptly captures the fortune of a young girl who emerged victorious in a lucky draw during the opening ceremony of SUKMA 2024 on August 17. Samuel Simon,

Parents and coaches counting down

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Excitement is building as Sarawak prepares to host the Malaysia Games (SUKMA).Not only are local athletes eager to compete on home turf, but the wider community is also enthusiastic about the opening event. While Kuching will be the main hub for most sports, the action will spread across