Author: Sarah Hafizah Chandra

Embracing the excitement and blessings of Ramadan

“Sometimes you don’t realise how special something is until you lose it. That’s how I feel about Ramadan every year,” – American Muslim scholar, civil rights activist, public speaker, and author Omar Suleiman THE holy month of Ramadan stands as a beacon of light, ushering in a time of spiritual

Groom styling enhances wedding day charm

EVERY aspect of the bride’s appearance is meticulously planned and executed, from her gown and accessories to her hair and makeup. It is no surprise that couples often pay greater attention to the bride’s preparation for the big day. However, it is essential to remember that the groom also plays

Hilton Kuching’s Ramadan buffet extravaganza

KUCHING: Hilton Kuching is inviting guests to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates both the past and present with its ‘Merentasi Tradisi: Sajian Dulu Dan Kini’ Ramadan buffet. Adrian Teh, the hotel’s manager, revealed that guests will have an abundance of choices with over 200 selections ranging from traditional

Understanding the Impact of SST Increase

“Taxes are what we pay for civilised society, for modernity and for prosperity. The wealthy pay more because they have benefitted more,” – American historian and journalist, Jill Lepors IN a move to bolster the nation’s financial resilience and mitigate its budget deficit, the Malaysian government has implemented a significant

ABF receives fire certificate

KUCHING: The ASEAN Bintulu Fertiliser (ABF) Sdn Bhd has received its fire certificate following a successful inspection and audit to ensure compliance with fire safety requirements for premises. The certificate was presented by BOMBA Sarawak director Datuk Khirudin Drahman to ABF managing director and chief executive officer Lawai Jok at

No fire incidents reported during CNY

KUCHING: The dedicated efforts of the State Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA Sarawak) in promoting fire safety have yielded positive results, with no reported fire incidents during the recent Chinese New Year celebrations. BOMBA Sarawak director Datuk Khirudin Drahman said this achievement is also evident during the celebration of other

BOMBA nears end of Banting fires

KUCHING: Efforts to combat the bushfire and peat fire in Kampung Banting, Lawas, are intensifying, with the State Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA Sarawak) aiming to extinguish the remaining 10 hectares of the blaze. BOMBA Sarawak director Datuk Khirudin Drahman said good progress has been made with a total area

Dream Wedding Comes True

“It’s a dream wedding that she never dreamed of until now” – author, Krista Ritchie EVERY girl dreams about her wedding day – from the fairytale-like dress to the tiniest details for the venue’s decorations. It is a day filled with anticipation and excitement, where every detail is carefully planned

When Sarah UK met Zaimie

TO be honest, I am not entirely sure how to organise my thoughts and put them into words for this week’s column. On Saturday (Feb 17), a life-changing event took place – I tied the knot with someone who I have known for half my life. Zaimie and I first

The Hills Book Festival offers over 100,000 titles

KUCHING: With over 100,000 books available for grabs, book lovers visiting The Hills Book Festival here are indeed spoiled for choice. The book festival, happening from Feb 3 to March 17, is the perfect platform to nurture reading habits among the public, especially for the young ones. Second Time Around