Author: Magdalene Rogers

SHEDA committed to hold roadshows

KUCHING: Sarawak Housing And Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA) Kuching branch (SKB) chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok said SKB is committed in organising Home and Property Roadshows (HPR2022) for the benefit of SHEDA members and the public for updates on available properties in the market. He told reporters at a

Characters come to life at anime gathering

Many anime fans are so attached to their fictional character that they continue to participate in any activity to showcase their passion, such as Ink Cosplayer, a name adopted by one of the anime fans. “I am drawn to characterising Rem, and she is one of the two fictional heroines

Kuching SUPP to hold Unity Night on Nov 6

KUCHING: Kuching SUPP announced on Tuesday (Oct 25) that it would hold a Unity Night dinner on Nov 6, co-chaired by Jong Yean Pin and Eric Tay Tze Kok. The dinner aimed to unite senior and youth party members as they prepare for the upcoming parliamentary polls, read a press

Brooke is more than just a name

No matter where you turn in Kuching City, the name of the first White Rajah of Sarawak will always pop up. For the uninitiated, James Brooke was an Englishman who first came to the shores of Sarawak in the 1800s. Charmed by the lush environment and people, he soon made

i-CATS UC helps plant 1000 trees in FDS Greening Sarawak campaign

KUCHING: With 1000 trees to be planted accompanied with the pouring rain last Saturday (Oct 15), the students and staff from i-CATS UC rose to the challenge in helping the Greening Sarawak campaign. Sixty-five students and 35 staff, along with the officers from Forest Department Sarawak (FDS), set out last

Never take social, political stability lightly

KUCHING: Sarawakians are reminded not to take the social and political stability as well as the prevailing peace, racial and religious harmony amongst them lightly. “It took just one big scandal – the 1MDB scandal – to topple the BN government in 2018 and that was lesson enough for all

Mayor welcomes 1,300 international JCI delegates

KUCHING: Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng yesterday welcomed delegates from Malaysia and 22 countries to the 2022 JCI Malaysia National Convention here. “Representing caretaker Deputy Premier Datuk Sim Hui Juan, he said: “The convention is being held after two years of the unexpected pandemic – the most anticipated, the most

Adequate street lighting needed at 7th mile says DAP’s Kong

KUCHING: The relevant authorities, be it local councils or JKR, must always ensure that there is adequate street lighting on all major roads to provide a safe driving experience for the road users, said Micheal Kong, who is special assistant to Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen. Kong yesterday said