KUCHING: As the tabling of the 2025 state budget draws closer, Balai Ringin assemblyman Datuk Snowdan Lawan hopes to see allocations directed toward advancing rural development, such as in his constituency, Balai Ringin. “We’re expecting that some portion of the budget will go toward spurring development in rural areas like
KUCHING: The What About Kuching (WAK) Festival 2025 aims to further elevate Sarawak’s creative scene by broadening its focus on grassroots performances. Festival director Donald Tan said that the upcoming WAK Festival will prioritise giving a stage to Sarawakian talents who have yet to showcase their skills. “Looking forward to
KUCHING: Sarawak is set to experience its highest visitor influx to date, with the state expecting to reach five million visitors by the end of the year. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the number of visitors should have already reached
KUCHING: The idea of eating any type of faeces typically only comes to mind for survival or combating a life-threatening disease—but what if it were served as dessert? Imagine after a scrumptious dinner, all you crave is a little sweet to pinch the tastebud, and what is presented to your
KUCHING: The Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur (JFKL) organised a five-day filmmaking workshop for Malaysian and Japanese youth last August to celebrate the 20th Japanese Film Festival (JFF) 2024, marking its 12th edition in Kuching. Led by Malaysian director Lim Kah Wai, the workshop covered all aspects of filmmaking, including ideation,
KUCHING: Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah encouraged the public to draw inspiration from Japanese customs, culture, and social development. Reflecting on a family trip to Japan, he recounted an incident where his son accidentally left his pouch on a coach, which
KUCHING: Running is more than just a way to sweat it off, as overall studies suggest that running is a workout that can boost your heart and bones health, increase cardiovascular strength, fortify energy, alleviate stress and more. However, many runners may not realise the importance of incorporating basic drill
KUCHING: “I have two goals in life – to be like Cristiano Ronaldo and to do flower arrangement,” Scott said with a smile. Meet Scott Voon, a 12-year-old boy diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), who has two passions that define his life goals – football and flower arrangement.
KUCHING: The Kuching International Airport (KIA) will carry out a comprehensive Aerodrome Emergency Exercise (AEX) today, starting at 7 pm. According to an official poster on the Malaysia Airports Holdings’ Facebook page, all safety precautions have been meticulously planned to ensure smooth operations throughout the exercise. The public has been
KUCHING: A woman of humility as many would say. One who chooses to put others above herself. A woman who understands the meaning of love that has no bounds and a contagious smile that lifts up a room — meet Yong Tiong Yieng, an operation manager in Hope Place who
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