KUCHING: Integrated planning at the early stages of residential design is crucial to ensure homes in Sarawak are secure, intelligent and future-ready, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said that modern residential development must go beyond the traditional concept of building houses with basic walls and
KUCHING: The Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) hosted 37 orphans from Sarawak Orphan Children Welfare Association (PERYATIM) at a special breaking-of-fast event here, reflecting the spirit of compassion and sharing during the holy month of Ramadan. The event on Thursday (Mar 12) was attended by the Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri
BAU: A proposal to build a multipurpose hall at SK Opar is expected to enhance educational facilities and provide a more conducive learning environment for its students. Opar assemblyman, Billy Sujang, said facilities such as a school hall are important in supporting educational activities, co-curricular programmes and initiatives involving the
KUCHING: The Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) contributed more than RM50,000 to benefit 190 tahfiz students from three Islamic educational institutions during a breaking-of-fast event held at Grand Margherita Hotel here. The assistance, part of SEDC’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, aims to support community welfare and strengthen Islamic education
KUCHING: The Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) hosted its 2026 Iftar gathering on Saturday (March 7) where 100 underprivileged students received Hari Raya Aidilfitri contributions. The event held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) was attended by Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment, Datuk Len
KUCHING: The Sarawak Basic Necessities Contribution (SKAS) programme is expected to generate a multiplier effect of at least 2.5 in the local economy, helping to boost domestic demand and support retail businesses across the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the initiative, which allows recipients
KUCHING: A total of 857,814 Sarawakians will receive assistance under the Sarawak Basic Necessities Contribution (SKAS) 2026 programme, based on Phase 1 recipient data for the ‘Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah’ (STR). Of the total eligible recipients, 395,802 are from the household category, 335,591 are single individuals, while 126,421 are senior citizens
KUCHING: Five beneficiary households under the Sarawak Health Access Programme (SHAPE) across the city received essential food baskets and packed meals through the ‘Satu Juadah, Seribu Keberkatan’ outreach programme organised in conjunction with the holy month of Ramadan. The initiative was carried out by the Malaysian AIDS Foundation (MAF) in
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian is continuing a meaningful family tradition by personally signing Hari Raya Aidilfitri greeting cards, a practice started by his late father Tan Sri Datuk Amar Sim Kheng Hong. Dr Sim said that as Ramadan approaches its midway point, he has been
KUCHING: About 400 stakeholders from government agencies, industry partners and the media gathered for a breaking-of-fast event hosted by Sarawak Energy in conjunction with the holy month of Ramadan. The annual gathering, at Sheraton hotel here on Thursday (Mar 5), brought together key partners to strengthen collaboration and foster closer