Author: Fasiha Khushiri

Sarawak lawn bowlers edge closer to podium finish

KUCHING: The Sarawak lawn bowls team is edging closer to the podium after securing yet another victory in the next round at the Sarawak Lawn Bowls Arena, Petra Jaya, today (Sept 25). The host’s representative, Ahmad Bashirun Ismail, defeated Kuala Lumpur’s Abdul Qayyum Ismail with a score of 21-0 in

Association and mall host successful Mid-Autumn Festival do

KUCHING: The Kuching Surimas Fans of Art, Dance, and Music Association, in collaboration with Plaza Merdeka Mall, successfully hosted the Mid-Autumn Festival celebration from Sept 7 to 21. The event aimed to promote Sarawak’s rich traditions, culture, and arts through a variety of competitions and performances. “The festival, organised in

Lawn bowls duo stuns opponents

KUCHING: Sarawak’s dominance at the Para Malaysia Games (SUKMA) XXI 2024 continued today (Sept 24), with the lawn bowls event contributing two gold medals to the host’s haul. The home pair of Ahmad Bashirun Ismail and Nischal Nischolas Bujang secured Sarawak’s first gold medal in the event by winning the

Hope Place extends support to mother of three battling viral infection

KUCHING: Hope Place, in collaboration with a social worker from Sarawak General Hospital (SGH), has extended its support to a 41-year-old mother of three, Wynsey Wee Win Cher, who is currently undergoing treatment at SGH after suffering a stroke and battling a viral infection. Wynsey, once a small business owner

Raya Khas sets the pace for bumi automotive enterprises

KUALA LUMPUR: Automobile company, Raya Khas, has made history by becoming the first bumiputera automotive enterprise from Sarawak to be recognised as a ‘Premium Car Importer.’ It won the accolade at the Best Brands Bumiputera Award 2024 ceremony, held recently in the capital. Raya Khas Managing Director, Yasmin Mohd Johnny,

SFAA discusses freight forwarding issues with LPKP Sarawak

KUCHING: The Sarawak Forwarding Agencies Association (SFAA) recently held a meeting with the Land Public Transport Commission (LPKP) Sarawak at the LPKP Sarawak office. The focus of the discussion was on key issues affecting the forwarding industry, specifically the equity requirements imposed on freight forwarders operating under Licence ‘A’ (container).

Chevening scholarships up for grabs

KUCHING: A Chevening Scholarships Information Session and Workshop was held here on Sept 21. It was jointly hosted by the British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur and the Sarawak Skills Group of Learning Institutions (Sarawak Skills). Among the highlights of the workshop were sharing sessions by two Chevening alumni, namely

Film by Sarawakian director wins award

KUCHING: Tegkang, a Malaysian film depicting life in the highlands of Bario, has been selected as the winner of the Best New Filmmaker Award at the First-Time Filmmaker Showcase, part of the prestigious Lift-Off Sessions event. This victory on Sept 18 qualifies the film to compete in the final round

Attractive cash prizes for Para SUKMA photography, videography contest

KUCHING: A Photography and Videography competition on Para SUKMA XXI 2024 Games will be held to enliven the atmosphere throughout the sports period. The competition features three categories: Open, Youth, and Videography, offering total cash prize of RM15,500. For the open category, the first, second, and third-place winners will receive

Youth camp seeks to nurture holistic growth of young

KUCHING: A Youth Camp was held here last month to nurture the intellectual and holistic growth of young minds. Coordinated  by the Youth Empowerment Society Sarawak (YESSarawak) it aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals. The camp was held