1+ week, 1+ day ago (218+ words) SIBU (Nov 22): The March for Life drew some 150 participants on Friday in a bid to raise awareness of promoting and protecting the sanctity of human life. The group was led by 24th Human Life International Asia Pacific (HLI ASPAC) Congress on Faith, Life, and Family organising chairperson Eta Ting, who is also president of Pertubuhan Kebajikan dan Kasih Sayang Sibu (Caritas Sibu). "This is our inaugural March for Life event, where we unite not only with our Christian community but also invite other communities to join us in highlighting the preciousness of life," Ting told reporters prior to the march. "That it is a gift bestowed upon us to assist each other, to honour, and to safeguard those who lack a voice, whom we refer to as the voiceless, such as the unborn child." She said everyone must learn to love…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago (247+ words) KUCHING (Nov 29): St Paul's Church in Bunuk has launched a major raffle ticket fundraiser to support the construction of its new church building. The initiative " officially launched on Friday by the Right Reverend Datuk Danald Jute, Bishop of the Anglican Church in Sarawak and Brunei " aims to rally the community behind the project. Representing the new church building committee, John Rizal Biki emphasised the raffle as a meaningful way for parishioners and the public to contribute to this cause. "We hope this initiative draws strong participation, as every contribution matters in helping us realize this long-term project for our community," he said in a statement. The grand draw is scheduled for Aug 30 next year, at 7.30pm, in Kampung Bratan/Asah multi-purpose hall at Mile 16 of Jalan Puncak Borneo. Attractive prizes are up for grabs, headlined by a brand-new Perodua Bezza 1.0G Automatic....

3+ week, 1+ day ago (522+ words) Zawahir (right) and Ng help nine-year-old Arash Naufal Khasmadi, from SK Bumiputera, try on the new school shoes. LUNDU (Nov 8): Non-governmental organisation (NGO) Islamic Aid Malaysia (IAM) and its humanitarian partner Etiqa Takaful held the first leg of their "Back to School 2026" programme at SK Bumiputera here, this morning. According to IAM president Zawahir Abdullah, the annual education outreach serves to fulfil the corporate "zakat" (tithe) obligation of Etiqa Takaful, meant for underprivileged schoolchildren in the selected locations. "Specifically, we launch our "Back to School 2026" outreach in Sarawak, which is the first location, and will later proceed to Selangor, Pahang, Kedah, Perak, Johor, Kelantan and Sabah. "This programme is meant to benefit 1,600 primary school pupils as they prepare for the 2026 school session," he said when met at the event, where Etiqa Insurans & Takaful Sarawak region director Sylvester Ng, Masjid Pehin…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago (362+ words) The new St James" Church building stands alongside the original structure, consecrated on Dec 7, 1865. KUCHING (Nov 27): St James" Church in Quop, one of the oldest churches in the Anglican Diocese of Kuching and Brunei Darussalam, will mark its 160th anniversary with a thanksgiving service on Dec 7. The service, themed "Give Thanks to the Lord of Lords; for His Steadfast Love Endures Forever'Psalm 136:3", will begin at 3pm and feature Bishop of Kuching the Right Reverend Datuk Danald Jute as guest preacher. According to a statement, the milestone celebrates the church"s long-standing history as a spiritual home for generations of the Bidayuh Quop community. "The anniversary service will include a specially curated order of worship reflecting the church"s journey through economic hardship, social change, and global challenges," said the church. "A 160-voice anniversary choir, comprising choristers from St James" Church, St Thomas…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (367+ words) The Mazu Golden Statue from the Mazu Ancestral Temple, Fujian, China. KUCHING (Nov 6): In a landmark event for its 140th anniversary, the Kuching Hainan Association will host a grand ceremony on Nov 11 to welcome back a sacred Mazu statue from China's Meizhou Island. A 14-member delegation from the Kuching Hainan Association will travel to the renowned Mazu Ancestral Temple in Meizhou Island, Fujian from Nov 7 to 11 to formally receive the statue. The delegation is scheduled to arrive at Kuching International Airport around 11pm on Nov 11. Upon arrival, the statue will be escorted from the airport in a vibrant procession featuring a lion dance troupe. The procession will journey through several key cultural sites, including Wisma Kuching Hing Ann Thien Hoe Kong, Tua Pek Kong Temple, Hong San Si Temple, Hiang Thian Siang Ti Temple, before arriving at its new home " the Kuching…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (714+ words) KUCHING (Nov 12): Tributes have poured in from Malaysia and abroad following the passing of Tnay Yong Hua, the longest-serving national president of The Girls" Brigade Malaysia (GBM), remembered for her faith, humility, and lifelong service. Tnay led GBM for three decades and served the movement for over 50 years, inspiring generations of members and officers through her steadfast devotion and quiet leadership. Former Girls" Brigade (GB) officer Phyllis Wong, who fondly called her "Yah Hua, described her as a mentor and spiritual guide. "I joined The Girls" Brigade as an officer because of Yah Hua"s encouragement. She was my mentor " a woman of quiet strength and deep faith who taught me what it means to lead with humility and to serve without seeking recognition. She disciplined with love and inspired generations of girls and officers to find purpose through service....

1+ week, 6+ day ago (390+ words) KAPIT (Nov 17): A total of RM1.1 million has been allocated by the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) to eight mission schools in this district. The recipients are SK Methodist, SK Sungai Amang, SK Nanga Diau, SK Nanga Entaroh, SK Lubok Mewang, SK Nanga Menuan, SK Sungai Meluan and SK Nanga Mujong. The cheques were presented by Works Minister and Kapit MP Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi during a simple ceremony held at the Bletih State Complex here last Saturday. Also present were Deputy Minister in Sarawak Premier's Department (Native Laws and Customs) Datuk Jefferson Jamit Unyat and Pelagus assemblyman Wilson Nyabong Ijang. The Unifor funds are meant to support repairs and upgrading works on these mission schools to improve the facilities and learning environments there. The presentation of the cheques here was held after the handing-over of the "2025 Mission School Assistance…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago (297+ words) KUCHING (Nov 29): Yayasan Bintulu Port has contributed RM200,000 to the Sarawak State Mosque Welfare Trust Board (LAKMNS) to support ongoing efforts towards enhancing mosque development and also religious activities in the state. The handing-over took place at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) Complex on Friday, and was witnessed by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri [...] The post Yayasan Bintulu Port donates RM200,000 to support mosque development in Sarawak appeared first on Borneo Post Online. KUCHING (Nov 29): Yayasan Bintulu Port has contributed RM200,000 to the Sarawak State Mosque Welfare Trust Board (LAKMNS) to support ongoing efforts towards enhancing mosque development and also religious activities in the state. The handing-over took place at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) Complex on Friday, and was witnessed by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is also LAKMNS chairman. The mock cheque was presented by Bintulu…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (570+ words) KUCHING (Nov 12): Faith Methodist Church here was filled with hymns, prayers, and quiet reflection this morning as Girls" Brigade (GB) Malaysia members, church leaders, family, and friends gathered to honour the late Tnay Yong Hua, the organisation"s longest-serving national president. The funeral, which started around 8.30am, drew hundreds from across Sarawak and beyond " many dressed in GB uniforms " to pay their final respects to a leader remembered for her humility, faith, and lifelong devotion to the movement she served for more than five decades. The service began with the singing of "Amazing Grace", followed by an opening prayer led by Faith Methodist Church pastor Alinne Teo. The programme included the GB Sarawak theme song "Unity", a video tribute, a reading from Philippians 3:1314, and a message delivered by Rev Jabez Tiong of Trinity Methodist Church. Eulogies were delivered by Girls" Brigade…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago (362+ words) The new St James" Church building stands alongside the original structure, consecrated on Dec 7, 1865. KUCHING (Nov 27): St James" Church in Quop, one of the oldest churches in the Anglican Diocese of Kuching and Brunei Darussalam, will mark its 160th anniversary with a thanksgiving service on Dec 7. The service, themed "Give Thanks to the Lord of Lords; for His Steadfast Love Endures Forever'Psalm 136:3", will begin at 3pm and feature Bishop of Kuching the Right Reverend Datuk Danald Jute as guest preacher. According to a statement, the milestone celebrates the church"s long-standing history as a spiritual home for generations of the Bidayuh Quop community. "The anniversary service will include a specially curated order of worship reflecting the church"s journey through economic hardship, social change, and global challenges," said the church. "A 160-voice anniversary choir, comprising choristers from St James" Church, St Thomas…...