Saturday, 18 April 2026

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Sarawak’s right to impose this tax

‘When it comes to oil and gas, S’wak is the land owner and therefore, we have to enforce this’ KUCHING: It’s high time for Sarawak to enforce its constitutional rights and get back what have been eroded in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 for the benefit of its people. President of

Telco towers: State Govt cares for public safety

KUCHING: Public safety gets top priority when it comes to the construction of telecommunication towers in any area. The assurance came from the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) which said the people’s safety was of concern to state government while meeting the increasing demand for better coverage, quality and affordable broadband

State records drop of 271 dengue cases

SIBU: Sarawak recorded a drop of 271 dengue cases (31.6 percent) until November 3 this year, thanks to collaborative efforts from all involved in fighting it. According to State Federal Secretary Dato’ Mansor Man, 586 cases were reported between January until November this year as compared to 857 cases during

Sabati on mission to beautify Kuching

KUCHING: The Association of Wives of Ministers and Assistant Ministers (Sabati) are on a mission to further beautify Kuching with their Environmental Beatification Programme. The programme is supported by its president, Datuk Amar Hajjah Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang, who is keen to see that trees and flowers are planted to

SJK Chung Hua No 5 to hold e-waste collection drive

KUCHING: The Malaysian Red Crescent Society of SJK Chung Hua No 5 here will be organising an e-waste collection drive at the school next weekend. From 24 to 25 November, the collection drive will be held from 9am to 12pm on the first day (Saturday) and from 9am to 4pm

Max temperature of 33 expected today

KUCHING: The state is expected to experience a maximum temperature of 33 degrees Celsius today and a minimum of 23 degrees Celsius. In the morning, isolated rain is expected in Betong, Mukah and Bintulu and no rain is expected to occur in other divisions. As for the afternoon, isolated thunderstorms

Miss World Malaysia: Determined and Ready

Beauty with a purpose is this year’s theme for the Miss World beauty pageant and Malaysia’s beauty representative, Larissa Ping Liew, is making sure she meets all the requirements. With her traditional Orang Ulu music instrument, the sape, by her side and her beautiful personality, Larissa, 19, is determined to

It’s just peanuts!

We can’t build modern schools with paltry sum from Putrajaya: Pol sec KUCHING: Kota Sentosa state assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen’s rant on the RM40mil per primary school state budget allocation is seen as “covering for his own failure”.  Political Secretary to the Chief Minister Dr Simon Sinang Bada said Sarawakians

Thirty-two pol secs sworn in

KUCHING: A total of 32 political secretaries to Chief Minister was sworn in a ceremony witnessed by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg held at State Legislative Assembly (DUN) building here yesterday. The ceremony was also witnessed by Deputy Chief Ministers Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas and Tan

Gas reserves sufficient for 15 to 17 years: Abdullah Saidol

KUCHING: Sarawak is the biggest natural gas producer in the country with 52.89 trillion standard cubic feet (TSCF) with 52.7 per cent of the country reserves in 2017. According to Assistant Minister for Corporate Affairs Abdullah Saidol, the country’s reserves were estimated to provide up to 15 to 17 years