Author: Fasiha Khushiri

Businesswoman finds her niche in essential oils

KUCHING: Oilzania Borneo proprietor Dayang Saemah Abang Roselie, 42, makes no secret of her love for essential oils. “I fell in love with the beautiful and calming natural aromas. Initially, I started making homemade balms using pure essential oils in 2017 for treating fever, colds and cough among my family

Overseas Sarawakians wish state well

KUCHING: Sarawak celebrates its formal Independence Day on Sarawak Day. It is observed by paying respect to former leaders for their enormous role to achieving independence from British domination. Every year on July 22, Sarawak celebrates its independence, which is recognised as a public holiday. Across the state, parades, exhibitions,

Farmers assured of government’s help

KUCHING: The Smart Farming method will enable farmers to increase their income and productivity so that they can penetrate the global market. Minister for Agriculture Modernisation and Regional Development Datuk Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the Sarawak government strongly support all the efforts of farmers, regardless of whether they

Farmers assured of government’s help

KUCHING: The Smart Farming method will enable farmers to increase their income and productivity so that they can penetrate the global market. Minister for Agriculture Modernisation and Regional Development Datuk Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the Sarawak government strongly support all the efforts of farmers, regardless of whether they

TVS telemovie ‘Nemu’ on July 22

KUCHING: TVS will broadcast a telemovie titled Nemu on July 22 in conjunction with Sarawak Day. Nemu tells the story of three 15-year-old teenagers – Salem, played by Adhwa Mahyuddin, Peter, played by Stefan Wyatt Kedu Winter and Kiong, played by Eric Ng Kang Wei. They are taken back to

State library to hold Sarawak Day forum on July 21

KUCHING: In conjunction with Sarawak Day, Pustaka Negeri Sarawak will hold a forum titled Sarawak Revolution Towards Prosperity on Thursday (July 21) at 2.30pm-4.30pm at the Special Collection Room, Level 1, Pustaka Negeri Sarawak. The panel members are Dr Noria Tugang, senior lecturer, Faculty of Applied and Creative Arts, Universiti

Session with local writer this Friday

KUCHING: Local writer Jais Sahok will provide tips and share his experience during session entitled ‘Writers Sharing Session: Views and Thoughts towards Sarawak Makmur’ on July 22. Pustaka Negeri Sarawak is organising the session at 11am in conjunction with the Sarawak Day celebration. The programme will be broadcast on the

SHEDA team visits building exhibition in KL

KUCHING: The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA) branch here went on a study tour to Kuala Lumpur. The delegation visited the Archidex (International Architecture, Interior Design and Building Exhibition) 2022 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), recently. The exhibition draws together architects, interior designers, urban planners,

E-waste campaign on July 23 in Miri

MIRI: The Department of Environment and the Natural Resources and Environment Board together with Miri City Council will hold a Household Electrical and Electronic Waste (BEE) Collection Campaign on July 23. This campaign wants to ensure that used and expired electrical and electronic equipment or e-waste is collected and segregated

Singapore business delegation’s visit ends on high note

KUCHING: The Singapore business delegation’s visit to Kuching ended on a high note after a series of networking sessions, discussions, field trips and presentations. Feted to a welcome dinner graced by Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, the 60-person delegation also participated in back-to-back field