Thursday, 29 January 2026

Author: Alexandra Lorna

Over 1,000 acres near Samarahan Boulevard designated as permanent green zone

KOTA SAMARAHAN: More than 1,000 acres near the proposed Samarahan Boulevard has been identified for development as a permanent green area, forming part of the planned Samarahan Park. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the plan is currently in the pipeline with the Land and Survey

Village Expansion Scheme growth brings rural areas closer to Kuching

GEDONG: The Sarawak Government is set to expand the Village Expansion Scheme (SPK) across the state, leveraging improved logistics systems and coastal road networks that shorten travel distances, save time, and reduce the need for residents to migrate to major towns. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg

Cloud-Based Clinic Management System expanded to 153 health facilities statewide

GEDONG: The Cloud-Based Clinic Management System (CCMS) has now expanded to 153 health facilities across Sarawak, marking a major milestone with 65 per cent of all health clinics in the state fully digitalised. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the achievement positions Sarawak as the leading state in

Cloud-based clinic system enables statewide access to patient records

GEDONG: Sarawak has taken a major step towards digitalising its healthcare services with the launch of the Cloud-Based Clinic Management System (CCMS) at Gedong, enabling patient records to be accessed instantly across clinics statewide. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the system will eliminate the long-standing

Quarters for federal and state civil servants under 13MP

GEDONG: Sarawak will build new government quarters across the state under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), with the units to be shared by both federal and state civil servants. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the initiative was introduced to address the long-standing issue of inadequate

Aid for victims remaining at flooded homes will also be assessed

BINTULU: Flood disaster victims who chose not to evacuate to temporary evacuation centres (PPS) will still have their situations assessed before decisions on compassionate aid are made, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He explained that he had never issued any directive denying aid to those who remained

Committee established to formulate flood mitigation solutions

BINTULU: The Sarawak Government will establish a state-level committee to formulate and implement long-term flood mitigation solutions. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the committee will study comprehensive engineering-based approaches to address recurring floods across Sarawak, beyond short-term measures currently in place. “We must have long-term

Jalan Haji Baki pipeline repaired, water supply restored

KUCHING: The temporary repair work on the 1050mm Mild Steel Cement Lined (MSCL) pumping main at Jalan Haji Baki, Batu Kitang, has been successfully completed, with welding works finalised at approximately 7.30 am today (Sunday, Jan 11). Following the repair, Sarawak Water Sdn Bhd said the water supply system is

Durian industry set to grow

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak’s durian industry is poised to grow as a high-value commodity, making continuous upskilling among growers essential to maintain stable production and secure long-term profitability. Deputy Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development (Food Industry), Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said that strengthening growers’ knowledge was vital

School bus operators need support letters from schools

KUCHING: School bus operators in Sarawak will soon need support letters from the schools they serve, under a new Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (LPKP) Sarawak requirement aimed at ensuring fair fares and greater accountability in the industry. LPKP Sarawak chairman Michael Kong Feng Nian said the measure is designed to