Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Author: Alexandra Lorna

MRC is lauded as a life-saving charity body

KUCHING: Every cent donated during the Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Kuching Flag Day Sale is meaningful and could potentially save a life tomorrow, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said the initiative provides an opportunity for everyone to contribute, regardless of the amount, as sincerity is

Thailand Week debuts in Sarawak with trade exhibition

KUCHING: For the first time ever, Thailand Week is being held in Kuching, bringing together the vibrant blend of Thai trade, culture and consumer experience under one roof. The exhibition, taking place at The Spring Shopping Mall from July 31 to August 3, features 100 booths representing a wide range

Local authorities called to tackle Parkcity waste

BINTULU: The Tanjong Batu State Constituency Service Centre has urged the authorities to take immediate action following complaints from residents about drains clogged with garbage in the Parkcity Commercial Centre area. Tanjong Batu Assemblyman, Johnny Pang Leong Ming, in a statement on Wednesday, said that his office had received public

Good employer-employee ties in Sarawak on right track

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded a notable improvement in its Industrial Harmony Index (IHI), rising from 79.3 per cent in 2022 to 81.5 per cent in 2024. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring), Datuk Gerawat Gala, said the improvement shows that employer-employee relations in Sarawak are

PKD Mobile on track to reach rural communities

PUSA: The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development is set to expand its rural outreach with the next Mini Rural Community Centre (PKD) Mobile programme scheduled for Saratok this October. Its Deputy Minister, Datuk Rubiah Wang, said the initiative aims to bring government services directly to remote areas and improve

S Pay Global achieves prominence as digital e-wallet platform

Sarawak’s financial technology platform, S Pay Global, has achieved an exponential milestone as its users have nearly doubled in new registration accounts following the announcement of the Sarawak Basic Needs Assistance Scheme (SKAS), which has been distributed through the platform. During a recent interview with Sarawak Tribune, Head of Business

Rise in sleep disorders needs urgent health action

KUCHING: Sarawak is witnessing a growing number in sleep-related health issues, with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) affecting an estimated 15 to 20 per cent of Malaysian adults. Deputy Director of the Sarawak State Health Department Dr Mohammad Nazarudin Bahari said that many remain undiagnosed, putting them at risk of accidents,

Sarawak exports 800 live pigs to Selangor in milestone move

KUCHING: Sarawak reached a new milestone in its journey to become a net food exporter by 2030 with the successful export of 800 live pigs to Selangor by local company, Green Breeder Sdn Bhd. The shipment, which departed from the Pending Port here today and took about 60 hours to

State-level bridge run across all 17 major bridges possible in future

BINTULU: Sarawak may one day organise a state-level bridge run across all 17 of its major bridges in conjunction with future Sarawak Day celebrations, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. Uggah said the overwhelming response to the recent Jepak Bridge Run 2025, which attracted over 2,600 participants, shows

Sarawak has developed AI cutting-edge chip

BINTULU: Sarawak’s innovation landscape is poised for a major breakthrough, with an artificial intelligence (AI) chip developed by a local Sarawakian which is expected to receive international intellectual property (IP) rights by the end of the year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the cutting-edge chip