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Taiwanese, Chinese tourists fined RM14,300 each for taking plants from Santubong National Park
KUCHING: Two foreign nationals were each fined a total of RM14,300 in default nine months imprisonment here Tuesday for taking and attempting to remove wild plants from the Santubong National Park without permission. Sessions Court Judge Iris Awen Jon imposed the fines on Taiwan national Shih Kuan-Yu, 37, and Chinese national Sun Dayong, 30, after […]
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Eight sentenced to 18 months for Kuching love scam syndicate
KUCHING: Eight individuals, including five Indonesian men and three Malaysians, were on Tuesday (Sept 8) sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to involvement in an online “Love Scam” syndicate. The accused comprised five Indonesian men, two Malaysian men and a Malaysian woman. They pleaded guilty before Magistrate Leona Dominic Mojiliu to a charge […]
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Kuching Chess Association launches inaugural Yusuf Cup on Oct 10
KUCHING: The Kuching Chess Association (PCBK) is looking several moves ahead with the inaugural Yusuf Cup 2026, hoping to establish the new tournament as a major fixture on the local chess calendar before eventually building a reputation of its own. Set for Oct 10 at Pustaka Negeri Sarawak from 8 am to 6 pm, the […]
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Kuching court fines caregiver RM5,000 for injuring autistic girl
A 51-year-old woman was fined RM5,000 by the Sessions Court in Kuching for abusing a five-year-old autistic girl under her care. The offence occurred at a rehabilitation centre in Kuching in May 2025, and the court also ordered her to serve 100 hours of community service and be of good behaviour for three years.
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Batu Kawa flood mitigation works on track, says Deputy Premier Dr Sim
KUCHING (Sept 8): Flood-mitigation works in Batu Kawa are progressing rapidly, with several projects being implemented in phases, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said he intends to invite members of the media to visit the project sites once the haze situation improves, to provide a clearer understanding of the works. [...]
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Kuching South council to sue illegal dumpers using public photos, videos
KUCHING (Sept 8): Kuching South City Council (MBKS) is set to take legal action against individuals caught illegally dumping waste and rubbish. Kuching South mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng said the council had received photographs and videos from members of the public showing individuals dumping waste. “I really appreciate those people because I think that [...]
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Sarawak Energy expands billing support counters to Sibu, Bintulu and Miri
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy will extend its dedicated billing support counters to Sibu, Bintulu and Miri following recent concerns raised by customers over their electricity bills. The initiative, first held at Wisma SESCO here from Sept 2 to 4, will continue until October to provide customers with a faster avenue to seek clarification and have their […]
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iPROTECH 2026 exhibition at Plaza Merdeka showcases student innovation projects
KUCHING: Students need to develop strong communication skills alongside technical knowledge to better prepare themselves for the demands of the industry. Plaza Merdeka senior executive of Marketing and Communications and Public Relations manager Leovel Sam Avenido said the Innovation Project and Technology Exhibition (iPROTECH) 2026 provided students with an opportunity to practise those skills by […]
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BCCK in Kuching named official venue for national Malaysia Day 2026 celebration
The Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) in Sarawak has been officially named the venue for the national-level Malaysia Day 2026 celebrations on Sept 16. The decision to hold the event indoors was made due to the current haze affecting parts of Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia. The celebration will feature cultural performances, the signing of the Malaysia Proclamation Book, and satellite events across Sarawak, Putrajaya, Selangor and Kuala Lumpur.
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PBDS to chart future direction, unveil unity charter at Sept 19 convention in Kuching
KUCHING (Sept 8): Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS) will use its 2026 convention on Sept 19 to chart its future political direction and clarify its role in Dayak political representation ahead of the coming state election. PBDS secretary-general Sanjan Daik said the convention, to be held at a leading hotel in Kuching, is expected to [...]
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Week-long Gifted Art Gallery 4.0 to showcase special needs artists at Plaza Merdeka
KUCHING (Sept 8): A week-long event at Plaza Merdeka here will be highlighting not just artistic talents and creativity, but also inclusivity. Running from Sept 11 to 20, the Gifted Art Gallery brings together gifted artists under a platform that will enable them to express themselves and connect with the community, in line with the [...]
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Kuching association to launch baking workshop for special needs school leavers
KUCHING (Sept 8): For many young people, leaving school marks the beginning of a new chapter. It is a time to discover strengths, build a career, and find a place in society, but that journey can sometimes come to an abrupt halt for individuals with special needs. Once the familiar routines of school come to [...]
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Sarawak invites Sabah to join Borneo Quran recitation assembly in Kuching
KOTA KINABALU, 7 Sept: Kerajaan Sarawak mengundang Negeri Sabah menyertai Majlis Tilawah Al-Quran Bandaraya Se-Borneo (MTQBB) 1448H/2026M yang akan berlangsung di Kuching dari 26 hingga 29 Oktober ini.
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Kelly Group donates RM6,500 in milk powder and diapers to Kuching NGO Hope Place
KUCHING: Once again, Hope Place has received generous contributions from local benefactors who called themselves Kelly Group. Kelly Group leader Lau Hong Eng presented donations worth RM6,500 to Hope Place founder Kelvin Wan recently at Nanas Road here. Kelly Group is no stranger to Hope Place as they are long-term donors and supporters of the […]
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Sarawak's 34 ethnic cultures called valuable asset for tourism
KUCHING, 7 Sept: Pengaya budaya 34 etnik ke ke udah digazet sechara rasmi di Sarawak dipeda nyadi aset berega dagang temuai ti midaka nengeri tu enggau menua bukai.
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Junior pickleball camp in Kuching ends, organisers plan monthly clinics and tournament
KUCHING (Sept 7): Organisers believe a three-day junior pickleball camp here last week is helping lay the foundation for a new generation of young players. They are now planning to expand their grassroots programme through monthly clinics and a junior tournament next year. The second edition of the Junior Pickleball Holiday Camp was held at [...]
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Miss Sarawak Tourism 2026 finalists to serve as state's tourism ambassadors
KUCHING, 7 Sept: Finalis Miss Sarawak Tourism 2026 bukan sekadar bersaing merebut gelaran, sebaliknya berperanan sebagai duta yang membawa cerita, budaya dan identiti Sarawak ke persada antarabangsa.
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DAP aid fund supports brother of fatal accident victim in Kuching
KUCHING (Sept 7): The elder brother of a victim of a fatal accident that occurred at Jalan Teo Kui Seng-Stutong Baru here early last year has received assistance from the Democratic Action Party (DAP). Jain Kemin, the recipient of the Tertiary Education Assistance Fund, lost his brother Japin Kemin to the tragedy, which claimed four [...]
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Shin Yang buys Pending Industrial Estate land for RM34 million
KUCHING (September 7): Shin Yang Group Bhd (SYGroup) is acquiring a parcel of leasehold land together with the buildings erected on it at Pending Industrial Estate here for RM34 million in a related party transaction with Forescom Plywood Sdn Bhd. The company said in a filing to Bursa Malaysia on Friday that it had on [...]
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SHARP airlifts air purifiers to Kuching to meet haze-driven demand
KUCHING (Sept 7): As haze continues to affect parts of Malaysia, concerns over indoor air quality are prompting households to take greater steps towards creating cleaner and more comfortable living environments. Recognising the growing demand for air purification solutions in Kuching, SHARP Electronics Malaysia has taken swift action by airlifting SHARP Air Purifiers to the [...]
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Operasi pembenihan awan diteruskan untuk kurangkan jerebu di Sarawak
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Operasi pembenihan awan akan diteruskan bagi membantu mengurangkan tahap pencemaran udara susulan keadaan jerebu yang melanda beberapa bahagian di Sarawak.
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Hua Shang pledges full financial backing for proposed Sarawak Chinese university
KUCHING (Sept 7): Hua Shang Economic Corporation (Sibu) Bhd has pledged financial support for the establishment of a Sarawak Chinese Independent University should such an institution be proposed in the future. Its founder Tan Sri Datuk Tiong Su Kouk said the corporation regarded investment in the next generation as more valuable than investing solely in [...]
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Bilik Kasih Wanita pertama dilancarkan di HUS untuk jururawat
Kuching: Yayasan Kebajikan Negara (YKN) memperkenalkan Bilik Kasih Wanita pertama di Hospital Umum Sarawak (HUS).
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Sarawak minister opens Kuching art exhibition, urges growth to preserve city's soul
KUCHING (Sept 6): Economic growth should not come at the expense of Kuching’s cultural identity and character, said Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said while Sarawak was focused on developing various sectors and ensuring its reserves continued to grow, it was equally important not to [...]