Food & Lifestyle news in Serian Division
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Kuching South council helps Kenyalang residents clear homes after strong winds
Strong winds damaged several homes and blew off roofs in Kenyalang, Kuching. The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) stepped in to help residents, particularly the elderly, clear debris and damaged belongings, and provided bins for waste disposal.
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Junior pickleball camp in Kuching ends, organisers plan monthly clinics and tournament
A three-day junior pickleball camp for children aged seven to 12 was held at The Mad Pickleball courts in Kuching from Sept 2 to 4. Organisers plan to expand the programme with monthly clinics and a junior tournament next year.
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Mambong parish annual sale draws strong support, raises funds for church projects
The St Augustine's Parish Mambong Annual Sale 2026 was held at the Kampung Mambong Community Hall in Kuching on Saturday. The event, officiated by Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil, raised funds for the parish's development, including plans for a new vicarage and upgrading the parish office.
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Haze cuts takings for traders at Serian wet market
The worsening haze in Serian, Sarawak has significantly reduced customer traffic at the open-air Serian Wet Market, halving the daily takings of some traders. Sellers like Rosni Julaihi report sales have dropped from over RM500 to between RM200 and RM300 as shoppers avoid prolonged exposure to the polluted air.
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Cooking competition brings community together
A cooking competition held in Batu Kawa on Aug 31 fostered community ties as residents shared traditional recipes. Senator Ahmad Ibrahim attended the closing ceremony at Kampung Rantau Panjang, praising the event for strengthening neighbourly bonds and passing on values.
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Fatimah: Stronger childcare support key to keeping Sarawak women in workforce
Sarawak Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah said stronger childcare support can help women stay in the workforce. She was speaking at the 'Sarawak Women @ Work' programme in Kota Samarahan, citing 2024 statistics showing Sarawak's female labour force participation at 52.7 per cent compared to 85.4 per cent for men.
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St Augustine's Parish Mambong to hold annual sale
St Augustine's Parish Mambong in Kuching, Sarawak will hold its annual sale on Sept 5 at the Kampung Mambong community hall to raise funds for parish development projects. The event will feature a lucky draw and karaoke session.
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The Raintree Restaurant opens for breakfast
The Raintree Restaurant at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) has started serving breakfast from Monday to Friday, 7 am to 9 am. The menu includes local favourites like Nasi Lemak, Fried Mee Hoon, and steamed red bean buns, with combo prices starting from RM6.70.