Author: Sarah Hafizah Chandra

A time for joy and to reconnect

The only thing sweeter than union is reunion. – American author, Kathleen McGowan As the festive season wraps the world in a warm embrace, there is a magical symphony that resonates through the air – the laughter of children, the clinking of glasses, and the harmonious melodies of shared stories.

Ramps up urban fire safety awareness

KUCHING: The State Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA Sarawak) will intensify its efforts on fire safety awareness and educational programs for city dwellers next year. BOMBA Sarawak director Datuk Khirudin Drahman noted the concerning number of fire incidents in cities compared to suburban and rural areas. He observed that city

Households better off with fire extinguisher, smoke detector

KUCHING: The State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba Sarawak) will continue advocacy and awareness efforts on the importance of each household having a fire extinguisher and smoke detector. Bomba Sarawak director Datuk Khirudin Drahman said only 5.3 per cent of households in Sarawak are equipped with fire extinguishers and only

Children at centre feted to Christmas treats

KUCHING: Sarawak Metro recently brought Christmas cheer and joy to the Salvation Army Kuching Children’s Care Centre in Kota Samarahan. The Sarawak Metro team spent the morning distributing festive treats for the children and also had the chance to sing Christmas carols with them. Among those present were Sarawak Metro

Prioritise safety during water activities these school holidays: Bomba

KUCHING: Parents have been urged to give priority to their children’s safety when the latter are engaged in water activities during the school holidays. State Fire and Rescue Department (Sarawak Bomba) director Datuk Khirudin Drahman said precautions are crucial to prevent untoward incidents during recreational activities at the beach or

New lease on life through decluttering

“Spring cleaning doesn’t have to be a dreaded list of chores. It can be a rewarding experience that helps provide some structure and organisation in your life.” —  Australian-American professional organiser and writer, Peter Walsh AS the year draws to an end, my mum and I decided to embark on

Sarawak’s rising stars shine at Tennis Malaysia Masters

KUCHING: The recently concluded Tennis Malaysia Masters 2023 witnessed an outstanding display of skill and determination from Sarawak junior players. The tournament, held from Dec 9 to 13 at the National Tennis Centre in Kuala Lumpur, saw the emergence of two promising talents from Sarawak, Ryoga Kho and his younger

Musical extravaganza to feature diverse musical genres

SAMARAHAN: The upcoming annual musical extravaganza, Home Concert XVII, scheduled for Dec 15 to 16, promises an immersive experience featuring film scoring and a diverse array of musical genres, all brought to life by talented local artistes. Themed ‘Glowing Symphonic Concert,’ this eagerly anticipated event is meticulously organised by the

Additional seat demand will test PM’s sincerity

KUCHING: The time has come to assess the sincerity of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the federal government on meeting Sarawak’s demands including the addition of parliamentary seats. Vice President of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the addition of parliamentary seats

Local company launches S-MM2H One Stop Centre

KUCHING: Aramaz Borneo (MM2H) Sdn Bhd has launched its Aramaz Borneo Service Centre located at Level 2 of Tun Tugah Tower here.
 The launching was officiated by Minister of Tourism, Performing Arts and Creative industry Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah who congratulated Aramaz Borneo on its new milestone.  He said