Author: Ma Chee Seng

SAR underway for missing man in Lubok Subong

LUBOK ANTU: A search and rescue (SAR) operation is in full swing in Lubok Subong for a 20-year-old man who was swept away by a powerful river current while attempting to cross the river yesterday (Aug 30). According to reports from the Betong Fire and Rescue station, the victim, identified

Elderly woman fatally struck in road accident

KUCHING: A 70-year-old woman died on the spot after she was struck by a sport utility vehicle (SUV) near a supermarket located along Jalan Teo Hui Seng here yesterday (Aug 30). Kuching OCPD ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the accident involved a Perodua Aruz, which was exiting a junction,

Pullman hotel offers exclusive mooncake collection

KUCHING: Pullman Kuching and Pullman Miri Waterfront have introduced their exclusive “Moonlit Wonder Mooncake Collection” specially made by its in-house Chinese restaurant, Nu Er Hong to celebrate this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival. Known as the “Moonlight Treasure Box,” this limited-edition collection features four exquisite baked-skin mooncakes, elegantly packaged in a handcrafted

AZAM Sarawak holds two-day emcee training workshop

KUCHING: Angkatan Zaman Mansang (AZAM) Sarawak is hosting a two-day Emcee Training Workshop today (Aug 29) and Aug 30 at Wisma SABATI, here from 8 am to 5 pm daily. Led by experienced emcee and trainer Syerifah Farah, the workshop will focus on enhancing public speaking and event hosting skills.

Experts to discuss challenges facing the tropics

KUCHING: Pressing environmental and social challenges facing the tropics will take centre stage at the upcoming 2nd International Conference on Tropical Sciences (TropSc 2024). Scheduled for Oct 16-17 in Sarawak, the conference will bring together local and international experts to discuss the latest advancements and challenges in four key areas:

Embrace technology, green economy, Hanifah tells youth

MUKAH: Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib has called on youths to get to grips with modern technology and the green economy to drive the region’s development. She said the marine engineering course offered at Universiti Teknologi Sarawak (UTS) Laila Taib Campus could, for instance, support the Carbon Capture,

Time to rise for marginalised communities

KUCHING: The KECEKAPAN-RISE (Reaching Intellect Through Social and Education) programme, launched today (Aug 27) by Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, aims to empower the B40 community and persons with disabilities (PwD) in Sarawak through internationally recognised certifications from leading universities. Supported by the British Council,

Sarawak’s mixed doubles fall short in bronze medal clash

KUCHING: The Sarawak ping pong team fell short in their quest for a podium finish, succumbing to Penang with a 3-1 defeat in the bronze medal match this afternoon (Aug 22) in the mixed double event. Representing Sarawak, Annie Siaw Mei Kong and Brandon Tze Yuan Tan displayed grit and

Federal Territory and Penang advance for an intense final

KUCHING: The Federal Territory and Penang are expected to clash in a showdown group category finals of the ping pong competition today (Aug 22), following intense semifinal victories that showcased the skills and determination of both teams. The Federal Territory secured their spot in the final after a hard-fought 3-2

Sarawak close tenpin bowling with dominant gold medal performance

KUCHING:  Sarawak solidified their dominance in tenpin bowling by retaining the overall championship title at the Malaysia Games (SUKMA), capping off the 21st edition with a total of five gold medals as the competition concluded today. The final day of Aug 20 at Megalanes Sarawak Emart Batu Kawa saw Sarawak’s